and that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy. As it is written, "For this reason I will profess to You among the Gentiles, and sing to Your name." Truth to Learn All Christians are members of the same body. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “Gentiles”...
Romans 4:18 – Faithful Expectation
who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, "So shall your descendants be." Truth to Learn Abraham’s faith was an unwavering, fully-expectant faith. Behind the Words The word translated “hope” is the Greek word elpis, which...
Romans 3:29 – Non-Exclusive God
Or is He the God of the Jews only? Is He not also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also, Truth to Learn No group of people has exclusive rights to God and His truth. Behind the Words “Only” is translated from the Greek word monon....
Romans 2:24 – Visible Evidence
For "the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you," as it is written. Truth to Learn The actions of some Christians bring shame to our God. Behind the Words The word “blasphemed” is transliterated from the Greek. That is, the Greek word is brought directly over...
Romans 2:14 – Moses’ Law vs. Natural Law
for when Gentiles, not having the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law unto themselves, Truth to Learn Even those who don’t know the Law can do some good. Behind the Words “Gentiles” is translated from the Greek...
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 4:5 – Uncontrolled Desires?
not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God; Truth to Learn Uncontrolled passion is bad for a marriage and Christian faith. Behind the Words The word translated “passion” is pathos, which is derived from the verb paschō, meaning “to suffer.” In general usage it...
1 Thessalonians 2:16 – Proclaim It Fearlessly
hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved, so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But wrath has suddenly come upon them to the uttermost. Truth to Learn Christians are to share the Gospel, in spite of persecution. Behind the...
Ephesians 3:1 – A Serving Stone
Because of this I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles— Truth to Learn Serving God as part of His kingdom is a very high calling. Behind the Words “Because of this” is translated from the Greek words toutou charin. The first of these, toutou, is a...
Ephesians 2:11 – Spiritual Snobbery
Therefore remember that you, previously Gentiles in the flesh—who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands— Truth to Learn Spiritual snobbery should not exist in the life of any Christian, for we are saved by God’s grace. Behind the Words The...