And greet the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is a firstfruits of Achaia to Christ. Truth to Learn Christianity involves active participation, not passive attendance. Behind the Words “Church” is from the Greek noun ekklēsia, which is made up of ek, meaning “out of”...
2 Thessalonians 1:1 – Jesus’ Church
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Truth to Learn All Christians are members of the church of Jesus Christ. Behind the Words “Church” is translated from the Greek word ekklēsia, which is made up of ek,...
1 Thessalonians 2:14 – Family Suffering
from the Jews, Truth to Learn Many Christians suffer at the hands of friends and relatives. Behind the Words “Imitators” is from the word mimētēs, which we saw in the sixth verse of the previous chapter. It refers to “someone who mimics, imitates, or follows the example of someone...
1 Thessalonians 1:1 – Grace and Peace
Paul and Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. Truth to Learn All Christians can know peace in the midst of attack. Behind the Words “Church” is translated from the Greek word ekklēsia,...
Ephesians 5:23 – God Honoring Submission
Because a husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body Truth to Learn Submission is part of God’s plan and it honors Him. Behind the Words “Head” is translated from kephalē, which means “the uppermost...
Ephesians 3:21 – Praise God!
to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all our praise! Behind the Words The word “glory” is translated from doxa, from which we get our English word doxology. It is derived from...
Ephesians 1:22 – Supreme Authority
And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay for your sins and He is now your supreme authority with regard to all things physical and spiritual. ...
1 Corinthians 1:2 – A Letter to You
To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: Truth to Learn The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to...
2 Thessalonians 1:1 – Jesus’ Church
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Truth to Learn All Christians are members of the church of Jesus Christ. Behind the Words “Church” is translated from the Greek word ekklēsia, which is made up of ek, meaning...
1 Thessalonians 2:14 – Family Suffering
For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. For you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Judeans, Truth to Learn Many Christians suffer at the hands of friends and relatives. Behind the...