Romans 6:23 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...
Romans 5:17 – A Reigning Gift
Romans 5:17 For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.) Truth to Learn We will reign with Christ because of what He has...
Romans 5:16 – One for the Many
Romans 5:16 And the gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned. For the judgment which came from one offense resulted in condemnation, but the free gift which came from many offenses resulted in justification. Truth to Learn God’s free gift of righteousness takes care of...
Romans 4:4 – Unearned Gift
Romans 4:4 Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt. Truth to Learn Abraham did not earn his righteousness and neither can we. Behind the Words The words “who works” are translated from ergodzomai, which means “to work or labor.” “Wages” is from...
2 Peter 1:3 – God-given Godliness
2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Truth to Learn All that we need for life and godliness comes from God. Behind the Words “Divine” is translated...
1 Peter 4:10 – Ministering Gifts
1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister 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...