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...
Romans 14:14 – Personally Forbidden
I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. Truth to Learn What God forbids for me He may not forbid for you. Behind the Words “Know” is...
Romans 8:38 – No One and Nothing
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, Truth to Learn Our salvation is secure! Behind the Words The word translated “persuaded” is the Greek word peithō, meaning “to persuade or convince someone.” This word...
Romans 2:19 – Shine the Light
and are convinced that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, Truth to Learn Biblical truth is a light to those in darkness. We must share it. Behind the Words The word translated “convinced” is peithō, meaning “to convince.” It...
Romans 2:8 – Self-serving Fools
but to those who are self-seeking and do not believe the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath, Truth to Learn Those who selfishly reject God will experience His wrath. Behind the Words The word translated “self-seeking” is eritheia. It is based on a noun that means “to work for...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 – Obey Your Commander
And we are persuaded in the Lord concerning you, both that the things we command you, you both do and will do. Truth to Learn It’s up to Him and He is faithful. But, it’s also up to us to do our part. Behind the Words “We are persuaded”...
James 3:3 – Bridling Power
Indeed, we put bits in horses' mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. Truth to Learn A small thing like a horse’s bridle wields great influence over the entire body of the horse. Likewise, our tongue, though small, has great power both for good and...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 – Obey Your Commander
And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, both that you do and will do the things we command you. Truth to Learn It’s up to Him and He is faithful. But, it’s also up to us to do our part. Behind the Words “We have confidence” is translated...
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...
Romans 14:14 – Personally Forbidden
Romans 14:14 - Personally Forbidden I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. Truth to Learn What God forbids for me He may not forbid for you. Behind...