For if we should live, we live to the Lord; and if we should die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we might live or die, we are the Lord's. Truth to Learn Living to the Lord is submission to His will. Behind the Words The subtlety of...
Romans 11:21 – The Almighty Gardner
For if God did not spare the natural branches, Neither will He spare you. Truth to Learn God rejected the Jewish people because they refused to believe that Jesus was their Messiah. Since He was willing to do this, He is just as willing to reject Gentiles in the future...
Romans 11:14 – It May be a Way
if somehow I may provoke those who are my flesh to jealousy and might save some of them. Truth to Learn Preaching the Gospel message may evoke an emotional response in others, and it also might provoke them to salvation. Behind the Words The word translated, “if” is the Greek...
Romans 3:30 – Faith for All
since it is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. Truth to Learn God will justify anyone who comes by faith. Behind the Words The Greek word starting off this verse is different depending on which Greek text is used. Some have...
2 Peter 2:4 – Held For Judgment
For if God did not spare sinning angels, but delivered them to chains of darkness sending them down to Tartarus, holding them for judgment; Truth to Learn False teachers, like the angels who sinned, will be judged! Behind the Words The word “if” indicates a conditional clause. In New...
1 Peter 2:3 – Tasting God’s Provision
if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Truth to Learn Our Heavenly Father treats us very well. Behind the Words “If indeed” is translated from eiper, which is a compound word made up of ei, meaning “if” and per, meaning “perhaps” or “indeed.” The best manuscripts,...
1 Thessalonians 3:8 – Stand Firm!
For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord. Truth to Learn Christians must learn to stand firm in the midst of battle. Behind the Words The word translated “now” is nun, meaning “the present time.” “Live” is from the Greek verb dzaō, meaning “to live” or...
Ephesians 3:2 – Administrator of Grace
if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, Truth to Learn All Christians are commissioned to preach the Gospel. Behind the Words The word “if” is translated from ei. This is a conditional particle which introduces a...
James 2:17 – Works of Evidence
So also faith, if it should not have works, is dead by itself. Truth to Learn A living, breathing faith in Christ is always accompanied by good works, for these works are the evidence that it is a living faith. Behind the Words “So also” is translated from houtōs kai,...
James 2:15 – The Invisible Poor
If a brother or sister is naked and should be lacking daily food, Truth to Learn We often don’t even notice those members of our church having the greatest needs. Behind the Words “If” is translated from the Greek word ean, which is used here (along with the subjunctive mood...