Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Truth to Learn Some Christians stand out as “choice” within the church. Behind the Words The name “Rufus” is of Roman (Latin) origin, meaning “red.” “Chosen” is translated from the noun eklektos, which is based on the verb eklegomai,...
Romans 8:33 – Chosen to be Sinless
Who will bring a charge against God's chosen ones? God is the one who justifies. Truth to Learn God declares His chosen ones to be completely righteous. Behind the Words “Bring a charge” is from engkaleō, which is a compound word made up of en, meaning “in” and kaleō,...
1 Peter 2:4 – A Precious Stone
Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, Truth to Learn We have the great privilege of directly approaching our Lord. Behind the Words “Coming” is translated from the Greek word proserchomai, made up of pros, meaning “to” or...
1 Peter 1:1 – From Peter, To All Christians
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen sojourners of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, Truth to Learn If you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died on the cross to pay the penalty for your sins then this...
Romans 16:13 – A Choice Christian
Romans 16:13 - A Choice Christian Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. Truth to Learn Some Christians stand out as “choice” within the church. Behind the Words The name “Rufus” is of Roman (Latin) origin, meaning “red.” “Chosen” is translated from the noun eklektos, which...
Romans 8:33 – Chosen to be Sinless
Romans 8:33 - Chosen to be Sinless Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Truth to Learn God declares His chosen ones to be completely righteous. Behind the Words “Bring a charge” is from engkaleō, which is a compound word made up of en,...