Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Christians can have joy, peace, and hopeful expectation. Behind the Words The word translated “hope” in this verse...
Romans 8:28 – Called for Goodness Sake
And we know that to the ones loving God all things work together for good, to those who are the called ones according to His purpose. Truth to Learn God is producing goodness in Christians because He has decided to do so. Behind the Words The words “all things”...
Romans 3:23 – Sinners All
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Truth to Learn Every one of us has committed sin. As a result, we don’t meet God’s reputation. Behind the Words “All” is translated from a form of the Greek word pas, which means “all, the totality,...
2 Peter 1:5 – Diligent Growth
And for this very reason, make all diligence in your faith to add goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Truth to Learn No matter where we are in our Christian experience today, we need to be growing and maturing in our relationship to God. Behind the Words “All” is translated...
1 Peter 5:10 – Temporary Suffering
Now the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, will perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. Truth to Learn God will use our suffering to make us complete in Him. Behind the Words The word translated...
1 Peter 5:7 – No Worries, Mate
casting all your care upon Him, because He cares for you. Truth to Learn God is interested in our well being, so why are we worrying? Behind the Words The word “casting” is translated from the Greek word epirrhiptō, which is a compound of epi, meaning “on or upon”...
2 Thessalonians 3:16 – No Worries, Mate
And may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. Truth to Learn There is no cause for worry when the Lord of peace is our God. Behind the Words “Lord” is from the Greek noun kurios, which is...
1 Thessalonians 5:18 – Thankful For Everything
in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Truth to Learn Christians are to be thankful for everything! Behind the Words The word translated “everything” is pas, meaning “all.” It includes the idea of plurality, meaning “all the parts” or “every.”...
1 Thessalonians 5:5 – Spiritual Enlightenment
You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of night nor of darkness. Truth to Learn Christians have spiritual understanding given to us by the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words “You” is from humeis, the second person plural personal pronoun. Greek is different...
Ephesians 5:20 – Thankful for Everything
giving thanks always for everything to the God and Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn Thankfulness is an indication of Spirit-filling. Behind the Words “Giving thanks” is translated from the Greek word eucharisteō. This word is made up of eu, meaning “good” or...