Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? Truth to Learn The body of Christ (the church) is the Temple of God. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “know” is eidō, which means “to see.” However, it...
1 Corinthians 2:12 – Free and Undeserved
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. Truth to Learn God freely reveals Himself to Christians through His Spirit. Behind the Words Lambanō is the...
1 Corinthians 2:11 – Revealer Of Secrets
For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit reveals God to Christians. Behind the Words The Greek word translated...
1 Corinthians 2:2 – And Him Crucified
For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Truth to Learn Christ’s crucifixion is the central theme of Christianity. Behind the Words “Determined” is translated from the Greek verb krinō, which literally means “to discriminate between good and evil,” that is “to judge,...
1 Corinthians 1:16 – More Baptisms
Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other. Truth to Learn Baptism is not to be a source of bragging or arguing. Behind the Words The word translated “yes” is the Greek conjunction de, which is most often translated as...
2 Thessalonians 3:7 – Walk, or Just Talk?
For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you; Truth to Learn The most effective proclaimer of the Gospel truth is someone who lives the kind of life he preaches about. Behind the Words The word translated “know” is eidō, which means...
2 Thessalonians 2:6 – Holy Spirit Power
And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time. Truth to Learn Only God can completely control Satan. Behind the Words The words “you know” are from the Greek verb eidō, which means “to see with perception,” or “to know.” It is expressed...
2 Thessalonians 1:8 – Righteous Blazing Fire
in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn God will judge unbelievers, so we don’t need to. Behind the Words “Flaming” is translated from the Greek word phlox, which...
1 Thessalonians 5:12 – Encouragement and Prayer
And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, Truth to Learn Pastors have a tough job. Encourage and pray for him today. Behind the Words The word translated “we urge” is erōtaō, which literally means “to...
1 Thessalonians 5:2 – Noisily Versus Quietly
For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. Truth to Learn The Day of the Lord will come quietly, the rapture noisily. Behind the Words “Know” is translated from the verb eidō, which refers to “seeing with perception and...