Romans 10:12 - Everyone's the Same For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. Truth to Learn God doesn’t care who your ancestors are. He will respond to your call for salvation. Behind the Words...
Romans 3:1 – The Profit Statement
Romans 3:1 What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? Truth to Learn Though we are special in God’s eyes, we need to be humble. Behind the Words The word translated “advantage” is perisos which is based on peri, meaning “around” or “above.” Perisos refers...
Romans 2:28 – Not Visibly Apparent
Romans 2:28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; Truth to Learn Christianity is not based on appearance or membership. Behind the Words The word translated “outwardly” is phaneros, which is derived from phainō, meaning “to illuminate.”...
Romans 2:17 – No Place for Pride
Romans 2:17 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, Truth to Learn Relying on heritage and obedience to the Law is futile. Behind the Words “Indeed” is translated from the two Greek words ei de. Some translations use the English...