"For who has known the mind of the Lord? or who has become His adviser?" Truth to Learn God is infinitely more intelligent and wise than we are; therefore, we have no reason to question his actions or plans. Behind the Words “Known” is from ginōskō, which means “to...
Romans 7:15 – That Thing You Do
For the thing I do, I do not understand. For what I determine to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. Truth to Learn Paul battled his sin nature just as you and I do. Behind the Words The words “the thing I...
Romans 7:7 – The Revealing Law
What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! I did not know sin except through the law. For I would not have known covetousness except the law said, "You shall not covet." Truth to Learn The Law reveals our sinfulness to us. Behind the Words The...
2 Peter 2:21 – Knowledge or Faith?
For it was better for them not to have recognized the way of righteousness, than having recognized it to turn away from the sacred commandment that was delivered to them. Truth to Learn Great works done in the name of God are not an indication of salvation. Real salvation comes...
Ephesians 6:22 – A Personal Comforter
whom I sent to you for this very purpose, that you might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. Truth to Learn The church needs people of comfort and encouragement. Behind the Words “I have sent” is translated from the Greek verb pempō, which means “to...
Ephesians 3:19 – Knowledge by Experience
and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge; that you may be filled unto all the fullness of God. Truth to Learn You can only really know God’s love by experience. Behind the Words “And” is translated from the word te, which is a particle of connection...
1 Corinthians 2:16 – Understanding God’s Wisdom
For "Who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ. Truth to Learn Christians can understand the wisdom of God, with His help. Behind the Words “Known” is translated from ginōskō, which we saw back in verse fourteen. It...
1 Corinthians 2:14 – The Truth Revealed
But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Truth to Learn Christians understand the Bible because of the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words The word translated “natural” is...
1 Corinthians 2:8 – Acts of Ignorance
which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. Truth to Learn Christians should not be ignorant of God’s wise plan. Behind the Words “None” is translated from oudeis. This Greek word is made up of ou,...
1 Corinthians 1:21 – Want to Please God?
For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. Truth to Learn Belief in the “foolish” gospel message pleases God. Behind the Words “Since” is translated from the Greek...