For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. Truth to Learn An effective Christian ministry will encounter opposition. Behind the Words “Know” is translated from the Greek verb eidō, which literally means “to see,” but as in English, it carries the meaning of...
Ephesians 5:6 – Don’t Be Deceived
Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Truth to Learn Don’t believe everything you hear being taught about the Bible. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “deceive” is apataō, which means “to...
James 4:5 – A Jealous Spirit
Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, "The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously"? Truth to Learn Seeking things instead of God makes Him Jealous. Behind the Words “Vain” is from the word kenōs, meaning “with no purpose” The word translated “dwells” is katoikēsen. Some Biblical...
James 2:20 – A Fool Without Works
But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is useless? Truth to Learn God calls all true believers to do good works. Behind the Words “Want” (“will” in some translations) is translated from thelō, which refers to the will of man (the determined will). It...
1 Thessalonians 2:1 – Opposition Will Come
For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. Truth to Learn An effective Christian ministry will encounter opposition. Behind the Words The word “entry” is from the Greek noun eisodon, which we saw in verse nine of chapter one. It is made up of...
Ephesians 5:6 – Don’t Be Deceived
Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Truth to Learn Don’t believe everything you hear taught about the Bible. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “deceive” is apataō, which means “to deceive” or...