For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory about to be revealed in us. Truth to Learn Our future glory is far greater than our current suffering. Behind the Words The expression “I consider” is from the Greek...
Romans 7:5 – Fruit of Death
For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in our members to bear fruit to death. Truth to Learn Trying to live by a set of laws or rules produces spiritual death, not life. Behind the Words The word translated...
1 Peter 5:9 – Brotherhood of Suffering
Resist him firmly in the faith, knowing that your brotherhood in the world are undergoing the same sufferings. Truth to Learn You are not alone in your suffering for Christ. Behind the Words “Resist” is translated from the Greek word anthistēmi, which is a compound word made up of...
1 Peter 4:13 – Joyful Suffering
but rejoice to the extent that you share Christ's sufferings, so that you may rejoice at the revelation of His glory, exulting. Truth to Learn We should be happy when we suffer as followers of Christ. Behind the Words “Rejoice” is from chairō, meaning “to have joy” or “to...
1 Peter 1:11 – Investigative Effort
searching what person, or what time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. Truth to Learn We need to search and study to know God’s truths. Behind the Words The word translated “searching”...
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 7:5 – Fruit of Death
Romans 7:5 For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were aroused by the law were at work in our members to bear fruit to death. Truth to Learn Trying to live by a set of laws or rules produces spiritual death, not life. Behind the Words...