For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus set me free from the law of sin and death. Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit is continually working in Christians. Behind the Words This verse starts with “For,” a translation of the Greek article gar, which is...
Romans 1:19 – Our God Revealed
because what may be known of God is evident among them, for God has revealed it to them. Truth to Learn God does not hide Himself from mankind. Behind the Words The phrase, “the thing which may be known” is from the Greek to gnoston, which literally means “that...
Romans 1:9 – Unceasing Prayer
For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of His Son, how without ceasing I make mention of you in my prayers, Truth to Learn Paul was a prayer warrior and prayed for others constantly. Behind the Words The word “witness” is translated...
Romans 1:6 – God’s Saving Call
among whom are you also the called ones of Jesus Christ; Truth to Learn Every Christian is one of God’s special called ones. Behind the Words The word translated “nations” in the previous verse is ethnos, (from which we get the English word ethnic) meaning “a race of people,”...
1 Thessalonians 4:7 – Uncleanness or Holiness
For God did not call us for uncleanness, but in holiness. Truth to Learn We are to avoid uncleanness and separate ourselves to God. Behind the Words The word translated “call” is kaleō. This word primarily means “to call out to someone, inviting him or her to come or...
Ephesians 2:3 – Wrath Avoidance
among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. Truth to Learn Before we were saved we were destined for God’s wrath. Behind...
1 Corinthians 3:18 – When Wisdom is Foolish
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. Truth to Learn Use your gifts with wisdom, but not worldly wisdom. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “deceive” is exapataō. This word...
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 1:4 – Give Him Your Best
I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given to you by Christ Jesus, Truth to Learn We should give our best to any ministry we are involved in. Behind the Words “I thank” is translated from the Greek verb eucharisteō, which means “to...
1 Thessalonians 4:7 – Uncleanness or Holiness
For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness. Truth to Learn We are to avoid uncleanness and separate ourselves to God. Behind the Words The word translated “call” is kaleō. This word primarily means “to call out to someone, inviting him or her to come or to...