Because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption unto the glorious freedom of the children of God. Truth to Learn The curse on God’s creation will be lifted when we are glorified as the children of God. Behind the Words “Delivered” is translated from...
Romans 1:5 – Working for God
Through whom we received grace and apostleship to obedience of faith among all nations for His name, Truth to Learn Paul received his salvation and apostleship from Jesus. Behind the Words “Received” is from the Greek verb lambanō, meaning “to take” or “to receive.” The word translated “to” is...
2 Peter 3:7 – Fiery Reservation
By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept unto the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men. Truth to Learn Though God will not bring another worldwide flood, He will judge the world and unbelieving people by a fiery judgment. Behind...
Ephesians 4:15 – Lovely Body Building
but, speaking the truth in love, that we may grow up unto Him in all things, who is the head—Christ— Truth to Learn We need to be truthful and loving as we minister to our fellow Christians. Behind the Words “Speaking the truth” is translated from the verb alētheuō,...
Ephesians 3:2 – Administrator of Grace
if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, Truth to Learn All Christians are commissioned to preach the Gospel. Behind the Words The word “if” is translated from ei. This is a conditional particle which introduces a...
Ephesians 2:22 – Living Building Blocks
in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. Truth to Learn Every Christian has a specific function within the temple of God. Behind the Words The word “you” is translated from humeis, which is a second person plural pronoun (you-plural)....
1 Corinthians 4:3 – The Master’s Judgment
But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. Truth to Learn Don’t worry about what others say but what God says. Behind the Words “With” is translated from the...
1 Corinthians 2:9 – They Can’t Understand
But as it is written: "eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love him." Truth to Learn Natural man can’t understand the mystery of salvation. Behind the Words The words “it is written”...
1 Corinthians 1:21 – Want to Please God?
For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. Truth to Learn Belief in the “foolish” gospel message pleases God. Behind the Words “Since” is translated from the Greek...
1 Corinthians 1:9 – Called Into Eternal Fellowship
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Truth to Learn Christians are called into fellowship with God, forever. Behind the Words Pistos is the Greek word translated “faithful.” It is based on the verb peithō, meaning “to win over”...