For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone out, so that we have no need to say anything. Truth to Learn Demonstrating our faith in everyday words and actions is...
Ephesians 6:24 – Eternal Joy
Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Truth to Learn God’s grace and His love are unfading and eternal. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek word charis. This is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” It specifically refers...
Ephesians 6:7 – Give Your Best!
serving with goodwill, as to the Lord, and not to men, Truth to Learn God gave us His best, so we should give Him our best. Behind the Words “serving” is translated from the Greek verb douleuō, which is derived from doulos (a bond servant or slave). Douleuō means...
Ephesians 5:10 – Just Do It!
discovering what is pleasing to the Lord. Truth to Learn We please God by doing, not just knowing. Behind the Words “Discovering” is from the Greek word dokimadzō. The basic meaning of this word is “to test something to determine its worth.” It is the word used of testing...
Ephesians 4:5 – More Oneness
one Lord, one faith, one baptism; Truth to Learn There are several aspects of oneness in the church. Behind the Words “Lord” is translated from the Greek noun kurios. This word is derived from kuros, meaning “authority” or “supremacy.” The basic meaning of kurios is “owner, master, or lord.”...
Ephesians 1:2 – Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Paul prays for God to show His grace to us and grant us peace. Behind the Words The word translated “Grace” is charis, which is derived from the verb chairō, meaning “to...
James 4:15 – The Lord’s Plan
Instead you ought to be saying, "If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that." Truth to Learn It is God’s plan for us that is important, not our own plans. Behind the Words The expression “Instead you ought to be saying” should be more literally translated...
James 2:1 – Impartial Faith
My brothers, do not have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. Truth to Learn Do not show favoritism based on outward appearances. Behind the Words The word translated “Lord” is kurios, which comes from the noun kuros, meaning “might or power.” The word...
James 1:1 – A Slave’s Greeting
James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the dispersion: Greetings. Truth to Learn With salvation comes humility, not pride. Behind the Words The word translated “slave” is doulos, meaning “one who is in a permanent relation of servitude to another.” This...
1 Corinthians 1:31 – Where’s Your Focus
that, as it is written, "he who glories, let him glory in the Lord." Truth to Learn The focus of our life needs to be on God, not the things of man. Behind the Words The words “it is written” are translated from the Greek verb graphō , which literally...