Romans 3:22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; Truth to Learn You can’t earn righteousness, but you can receive it. Behind the Words The word translated “faith” is the Greek word pistis. This is...
Romans 3:3 – Ya Gotta Believe
Romans 3:3 For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Truth to Learn Salvation and our relationship with God are all about faith. Behind the Words The word translated “not believe” is apisteō, a compound word made up of the privative...
Romans 2:26 – Faith, Not Surgery
Romans 2:26 Therefore, if an uncircumcised man keeps the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision? Truth to Learn We keep the righteous requirements of the Law through faith. Behind the Words The word translated “righteous requirements” is the Greek word dikaiomata, which comes...
Romans 1:12 – Encouragement Needed!
Romans 1:12 that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. Truth to Learn The Apostle Paul needed comforting at times as we all do. Behind the Words “That is” is translated from the Greek touto de estin. Literally, this...
Romans 1:8 – World Renowned Faith
Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Truth to Learn Living as a Christian in the midst of paganism takes faith. Behind the Words The word “first” is translated from the Greek prōton men....
Romans 1:5 – Working for God
Romans 1:5 Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name, Truth to Learn Paul received his salvation and apostleship from Jesus. Behind the Words The word translated “obedience” is hupokoē, which is made up of hupo, meaning “under” and...
2 Peter 3:9 – Merciful Patience
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Truth to Learn God is very patient with sinners, but His patience will end one day, and many...
2 Peter 1:5 – Diligent Growth
2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Truth to Learn No matter where we are in our Christian experience today, we need to be growing and maturing in our relationship to God. Behind the Words “Every” is...
2 Peter 1:1 – Humble Greetings
2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: Truth to Learn Peter humbly greets all Christians who read this letter. Behind the Words “Servant” is...