Love does no evil to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Truth to Learn Unselfish love is what God wants from us. Behind the Words “Love” is translated from agape, which refers to “good will” or “benevolence.” In other words, it refers to acts of...
Romans 8:35 – Faithful Loving God
What will separate us from the love of Christ, tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Truth to Learn No matter what happens to you, remember that God loves you! Behind the Words “What” is from the Greek interrogative pronoun tis, meaning “who,...
Romans 5:8 – Death for Sinners
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Truth to Learn Christ died for sinners. That means you and me! Behind the Words The word translated, “demonstrates” is from the Greek word sunistēmi, which is a compound word...
2 Peter 1:7 – Lovely Focus
and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. Truth to Learn The ultimate objective of a Christian is to love. Behind the Words “Brotherly kindness” is the translation of the Greek word philadelphia. This is a very familiar compound word made up of philos, which literally means...
1 Peter 5:14 – Hugs and Peace
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ. Truth to Learn Peter encourages brotherly love and offers peace to all Christians. Behind the Words “Kiss” is translated from the Greek word philema, which is derived from phileō, meaning “to be a...
1 Peter 4:8 – Demonstrate Fervent Love
Above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins. Truth to Learn Love means forgetting your own pain in order to help a brother or sister grow in grace. Behind the Words The expression “above all things” is translated from the...
1 Peter 2:17 – Christ-like Behavior
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. Truth to Learn Treating others respectfully is not an option for Christians; we are commanded to do it! Jesus Christ is our example. Behind the Words The word translated “honor” is timaō, which means “to place a value...
1 Peter 1:22 – Purified Evidence
having purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly with a pure heart, Truth to Learn There should be evidence of our salvation if it is real. Behind the Words “Purified” is the translation of a form of hagnidzō,...
2 Thessalonians 3:5 – Our Heavenly Guide
Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ. Truth to Learn As you travel through this life, follow God’s directions. Behind the Words “Direct” is translated from the Greek verb kateuthenō. This is a compound word made up of...
2 Thessalonians 2:16 – Eternal Comfort and Hope
Truth to Learn Our God promises eternal comfort and real hope for Christians. Behind the Words The word “may” is not actually in this verse, but is part of the verb “comfort” in the following verse. In other words, Paul is saying “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ …...