Romans 10:16 - Who's the Fool? But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "LORD, who has believed our report?" Truth to Learn Many people will not listen to or believe the Gospel message. Behind the Words “Obeyed” is from the Greek word hupakouō, which is make...
Romans 1:16 – Powerful Message
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Truth to Learn There is eternal life giving power in the gospel message. Behind the Words...
Romans 1:15 – Listening and Ready
Romans 1:15 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. Truth to Learn Paul was ready to risk his life to obey God’s call in his life. Behind the Words The expression “I am ready” is translated...
Romans 1:2 – The Promised Gospel
Romans 1:2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, Truth to Learn The good news of Christ was promised to us in the Old Testament. Behind the Words The words “promised before” are translated from the Greek proepangellomai. This is made up of pro, meaning “before,...
Romans 1:1 – Our Master’s Slave
Romans 1:1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Truth to Learn All Christians need to recognize that they are God’s slaves. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “bondservant” is doulos, which means, “a slave, one who is in...
1 Peter 4:6 – Dead, But Alive
1 Peter 4:6 For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. Truth to Learn The ultimate price to pay for our faith (our life) may be...