Therefore we conclude that a man to be justified by faith apart from works of law. Truth to Learn Righteousness comes by faith and faith alone, not by works. Behind the Words “Therefore” is from the Greek word oun, which marks a connection between the current phrase and that...
1 Peter 5:12 – Standing Firm
By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. Truth to Learn It is only by God’s grace that we can firmly stand in Christ. Behind the Words...
James 2:23 – Reckoned and Called
And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." And he was called friend of God. Truth to Learn If you believe God’s word, your works will declare it. Behind the Words Back in verse eight of this chapter, we looked...
1 Corinthians 4:1 – God’s Assistants
Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Truth to Learn A teacher’s words reveal his image of himself, under Christ. Behind the Words The words “let … consider” are translated from the Greek verb logidzomai. This word is based on...
Romans 14:14 – Personally Forbidden
Romans 14:14 - Personally Forbidden I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. Truth to Learn What God forbids for me He may not forbid for you. Behind...
Romans 9:8 – Believe the Promise
Romans 9:8 - Believe the Promise That is, those who are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are counted as the seed. Truth to Learn Works of the flesh are ineffective in God’s record book. Behind the Words...
Romans 8:18 – Suffering for Glory
Romans 8:18 - Suffering for Glory For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Truth to Learn Our future glory is far greater than our current suffering. Behind the Words The expression “I...
Romans 6:11 – What’s Your Choice?
Romans 6:11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Truth to Learn We don’t have to live in sin. We can choose to live to God. Behind the Words “Likewise” is from the Greek word houtōs which...