For I say that Jesus Christ has become a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers, Truth to Learn The bondage of manmade rules and tradition is hard to break. Behind the Words “Has become” is translated from the...
Romans 11:9 – Ensnared by Blessings
And David says: "Let their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a repayment to them. Truth to Learn Blessings can become a trap if taken for granted. Behind the Words The words “let … become” are translated from a form of ginomai, meaning “to...
Romans 6:5 – My Fellow Sprouts
For if we have been joined together in the likeness of His death, so also will we be in the likeness of His resurrection, Truth to Learn Christian actions should bear a resemblance to Jesus Christ. Behind the Words “We have been” is translated from ginomai, which means “to...
2 Thessalonians 2:7 – The Restraining One
For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He may be out of the way. Truth to Learn The restraining one is probably a reference to the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words The word “mystery” is transliterated from the...
1 Thessalonians 2:10 – Blameless Ministers
You are witnesses, and so is God, how devoutly and righteously and blamelessly we were to you who believe; Truth to Learn Christians should be blameless in whatever ministry they are engaged in. Behind the Words The word “witnesses” is translated from martus, from which we get our English...
1 Thessalonians 2:1 – Opposition Will Come
For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. Truth to Learn An effective Christian ministry will encounter opposition. Behind the Words “Know” is translated from the Greek verb eidō, which literally means “to see,” but as in English, it carries the meaning of...
1 Thessalonians 1:7 – Christian Models
so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe. Truth to Learn Every Christian should be an example of Christ Himself. Behind the Words “So that” is translated from the Greek word hōste, which is made up of hōs, meaning “as” and te, which is...
Ephesians 6:3 – Faithful Obedience from Love
That it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth. Truth to Learn We should be obedient to God because we love Him, not because we want or expect something from Him. Behind the Words The verbal phrase “it may be” is translated from...
Ephesians 5:17 – God’s Will?
Therefore do not be ignorant, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Truth to Learn Christians need to understand God’s will. Behind the Words “Be” is translated from ginomai, which primarily means “to begin to be” or “to become.” It implies a change of state from one...
Ephesians 5:7 – Saved? Really?
Therefore do not become partakers with them. Truth to Learn You can’t be a child of God and still live like the Devil. Behind the Words The word “become” is translated from the Greek verb ginomai, which means “to begin to be” or “to become.” “Partakers” is from summetochos,...