For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Truth to Learn God offers all of us a free gift of inestimable value. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “wages” is opsonia, which is the plural form...
Romans 1:11 – A Firm Standing
For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established— Truth to Learn Paul was filled with a desire to teach God’s truths to others. Behind the Words “Long” is from the Greek verb epipotheō, which is made...
1 Peter 4:10 – Ministering Gifts
each one as has received a gift, ministering it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Truth to Learn God has given every Christian gifts. These are to be shared with the rest of the church, liberally and humbly. Behind the Words The expression...
2 Thessalonians 3:8 – A Servant Above Reproach
nor did we eat anyone's bread as a free gift, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, Truth to Learn The Apostle Paul behaved above reproach in his ministry. Behind the Words The Greek word translated...
Ephesians 3:7 – Humble Building Block
of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me according to the working of His power. Truth to Learn God places each of us in the temple of God and gives us the gifts we need to perform the function He...
Ephesians 2:8 – God’s Gracious Gift
For by grace you are saved through faith, and this not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, Truth to Learn Salvation by grace, through faith, is God’s gift. Behind the Words “Saved” is translated from the Greek verb sōdzō, meaning “to save, deliver, protect, or preserve from...
James 1:17 – God’s Perfect Gift
Every good act of giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Truth to Learn God cannot be the source of our temptation because He only gives what is good. Behind the Words...
1 Corinthians 1:7 – Gifts Used for Him
so that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn All Christians are gifted so we might bring glory to God. Behind the Words The words “come short” are from the Greek verb husteroō, which is based on the...
Ephesians 3:7 – Humble Building Block
Ephesians 3:7 - Humble Building Block of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power. Truth to Learn God places each of us in the temple of God and gives us the gifts we...
Ephesians 2:8 – God’s Gracious Gift
Ephesians 2:8 - God's Gracious Gift For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, Truth to Learn Salvation by grace, through faith, is God’s gift. Behind the Words “Saved” is translated from the Greek verb sōdzō, meaning “to...