But I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am indeed an apostle of the Gentiles, I honor my ministry, Truth to Learn Service to God is a great privilege and an honor, which should humble us now and forever. Behind the Words Many translations of this verse start...
Romans 10:2 – Zeal for God
For I testify to them that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. Truth to Learn Zeal and devotion are good if they are not misplaced. Behind the Words Paul starts off this verse with “For I testify to them.” This is translated from the...
Romans 8:31 – Powerful Loving Father
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? Truth to Learn God is powerful and is watching over us, His children. Behind the Words “For” is translated from huper, which primarily means “over” or “above.” Figuratively, however, it means “for”...
Romans 8:2 – His Faithful Spirit
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...
2 Peter 1:11 – Heavenly Homecoming
for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you. Truth to Learn Our entrance into heaven will be affected by the way we spend our life here on the earth. Behind the Words Peter starts...
1 Peter 1:16 – Total Submission
for it is written, "Be holy, because I am holy." Truth to Learn God wants us to be completely set-apart to Him. Behind the Words “For” is from the Greek word dioti, which is made up of dia, meaning “through” or “for” and hoti, meaning “that.” So literally it...
1 Thessalonians 5:15 – Do Good, Not Evil
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for one another and for all. Truth to Learn Don’t retaliate when you experience evil. Do good instead. Behind the Words The word translated “renders” is apodidōmi, which is composed of apo,...
1 Thessalonians 5:10 – Eternal, Living Faith
who died for us, that whether we should watch or sleep, we should live together with Him. Truth to Learn Faith in Jesus Christ means living with Him eternally. Behind the Words “Died” is from apothnēskō, which is composed of apo, meaning “from” or “away from,” used as an...
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 5:30 – God’s Body Love
For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. Truth to Learn Christians are part of God’s body which He loves. Behind the Words “For” is translated from hoti, a Greek conjunction which can be used to demonstrate something further (translated as “that”) or...