Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brothers, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. Truth to Learn Mature Christians behave in a Christ-like manner. Behind the Words The word translated “confident” is the Greek verb peithō, which...
2 Thessalonians 3:15 – Loving Restoration, Not Punishment
Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Truth to Learn Church discipline should be done as an act of love, with the objective being restoration and growth, not punishment. Behind the Words The word “count” is translated from the Greek verb hēgeomai,...
1 Thessalonians 5:12 – Encouragement and Prayer
And we ask you, brothers, to recognize those working hard among you, and leading you in the Lord and admonishing you, Truth to Learn Pastors have a tough job. Encourage and pray for him today. Behind the Words The word translated “we ask” is erōtaō, which literally means “to...
2 Thessalonians 3:15 – Loving Restoration, Not Punishment
Yet do not count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. Truth to Learn Church discipline should be done as an act of love, with the objective being restoration and growth, not punishment. Behind the Words The word “count” is translated from the Greek verb hēgeomai, which...
1 Thessalonians 5:14 – Caution, Support, and Patience
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. Truth to Learn We all need to patiently work toward peace in the church. Behind the Words The word “exhort” is from parakaleō, meaning “to encourage, challenge, or comfort.” “Warn”...
1 Thessalonians 5:12 – Encouragement and Prayer
And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, Truth to Learn Pastors have a tough job. Encourage and pray for him today. Behind the Words The word translated “we urge” is erōtaō, which literally means “to...
Romans 15:14 – Christ-like Living
Romans 15:14 - Christ-like Living Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. Truth to Learn Mature Christians behave in a Christ-like manner. Behind the Words The word translated “concerning” is the...