And by covetousness, with deceitful words they will use you for gain, whose judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction does not sleep Truth to Learn Not every message delivered from the pulpit comes from God. Behind the Words The word translated “covetousness” is the Greek...
2 Thessalonians 2:2 – No, Not Yet
that you not be quickly shaken in mind nor troubled, either by a spirit or by a message or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ is come. Truth to Learn All Christians need to read and study the Bible for themselves. Behind the...
1 Thessalonians 4:18 – Words of Comfort
Therefore comfort one another with these words. Truth to Learn Knowledge of the rapture should be a comfort to us all. Behind the Words Hōste is the Greek word translated “therefore.” It is composed of hōs, meaning “in this manner” and te, an article of connection, which serves to...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 – Demonstrating Our Faith
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 6:19 – Pray for Paul?
and for me, that utterance may be given to me, in the opening of my mouth with boldness to make known the mystery of the gospel, Truth to Learn All of us need prayers, especially regarding our ministries. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “utterance” is logos, which...
Ephesians 4:29 – Constructive Words
Let no rotten word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for needed edification, that it may give grace to the hearers. Truth to Learn Our speech should build up, not tear down. Behind the Words “Let … proceed” is translated from the verb ekporeuomai, which is...
1 Corinthians 2:13 – Inspired Word of God
These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. Truth to Learn The Bible is the inspired Word of God. Believe it! Behind the Words “Speak” is translated from the verb laleō. This word refers to...
1 Corinthians 2:4 – Persuasion vs. Power
And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, Truth to Learn Man’s preaching may be persuasive, but God’s message is powerful. Behind the Words “Speech” is translated from logos, which refers to “a word as...
1 Corinthians 1:18 – Completed and Sealed
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Truth to Learn Salvation is a completed and sealed transaction. Behind the Words The word translated “message” is logos. It generally refers to something...
1 Corinthians 1:5 – Birthday Gifts
that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, Truth to Learn Christians are given spiritual gifts at the moment of salvation. Behind the Words The words “you were enriched” are translated from the Greek verb ploutidzō, which is derived from the noun ploutos, meaning...