you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn All true Christians are priests and we are to offer sacrifices. Behind the Words The expression “are being built up”...
1 Peter 1:15 – Shedding Grave Clothes
but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your conduct, Truth to Learn We are commanded to become set-apart from sin and the world system. Behind the Words The word “holy” is translated from hagios. The root of this word refers to that...
2 Thessalonians 1:10 – Return In Glory
when He comes to be glorified among His saints on that Day, and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony among you was believed. Truth to Learn Christ is coming in glory to judge and to rule. Behind the Words “To be glorified” is...
1 Thessalonians 5:27 – Read God’s Letters
I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brothers. Truth to Learn Reading God’s Word is essential for all Christians. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “charge” is horkidzō, which is based on horkos, meaning “a solemn oath.” The verb horkidzō...
Ephesians 5:3 – Do What Fits
But let not fornication and all uncleanness or greediness not be named among you, as is fitting for saints; Truth to Learn We are saints, so we need to learn to live like saints. Behind the Words The word “fornication” is translated from the Greek word porneia. This word...
Ephesians 3:18 – Foundational Understanding
may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— Truth to Learn Christian lives must be based on and rooted in Jesus Christ. Behind the Words “May be able” is translated from the verb exischuō, a compound word made...
Ephesians 2:19 – Household Members
So, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, Truth to Learn Christians are part of God’s household and will live with Him for eternity. Behind the Words The word translated “So” is ara, which is...
Ephesians 1:1 – Paul’s Letter to You
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the decision of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful ones in Christ Jesus: Truth to Learn If you are a Christian, this letter was written to you! Behind the Words “Apostle” is transliterated from the Greek word apostolos,...
1 Corinthians 3:17 – Destruction Equals Destruction
If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. Truth to Learn Destroying a church has dire consequences. Behind the Words “Anyone” is translated from the indefinite pronoun tis, which means “someone,” “a certain one,” or “anyone.”...
2 Thessalonians 1:10 – Return In Glory
when He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed. Truth to Learn Christ is coming in glory to judge and to rule. Behind the Words “To be glorified” is translated from...