For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am fleshly, having been sold by sin. Truth to Learn There is a constant battle between our flesh and our spirit. Behind the Words The word translated “spiritual” is the Greek word pneumatikos, which means “that which pertains to...
Ephesians 6:12 – Spiritual Wrestling Match
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against authorities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world system, against spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly places. Truth to Learn We are in a spiritual battle against powerful wickedness (but we are on the...
Ephesians 5:19 – Sing to God!
speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your heart to the Lord, Truth to Learn Singing God’s praise is a sign of being filled with the Spirit. Behind the Words “Speaking” is from the Greek word laleō, meaning “to utter words,”...
Ephesians 1:3 – Spiritual Blessings
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, Truth to Learn God has already blessed us with every spiritual blessing. Behind the Words There are two Greek words translated “blessed” in the New...
1 Corinthians 3:1 – Eternal Babies
And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. Truth to Learn Some Christians don’t grow in their relationship with Christ. Behind the Words The word “could” is translated from a form of dunamis, meaning “to be able”...
1 Corinthians 2:15 – The Spiritual Christian
But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. Truth to Learn A spiritual Christian is one who is under God’s control. Behind the Words The words “he who is spiritual” are translated from the Greek adjective pneumatikos. This word is derived...
1 Corinthians 2:14 – The Truth Revealed
But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Truth to Learn Christians understand the Bible because of the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words The word translated “natural” is...
1 Corinthians 2:13 – Inspired Word of God
These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. Truth to Learn The Bible is the inspired Word of God. Believe it! Behind the Words “Speak” is translated from the verb laleō. This word refers to...
Ephesians 6:12 – Spiritual Wrestling Match
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Truth to Learn We are in a spiritual battle and we are on the winning side. Behind the...
Ephesians 5:19 – Sing to God!
speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, Truth to Learn Singing God’s praise is a sign of being filled with the Spirit. Behind the Words “Speaking” is from the Greek word laleō, meaning “to utter words,”...