And again: "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples!" Truth to Learn God deserves our praise, so let’s give it to Him! Behind the Words The Greek verb translated “Praise” is aineō, which means “to sing praises.” In the New Testament it is only used...
Romans 13:3 – Fear Prevention
For the rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil works. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from him. Truth to Learn Good works overcome fear. Behind the Words The word translated...
1 Peter 2:14 – All Authorities
or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who are doing good. Truth to Learn We are to submit to all authorities over us at all times, not just when it is convenient, or when we...
Ephesians 1:6 – Amazing Grace
to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He favored us in the Beloved One. Truth to Learn Because of His grace, God loves us with the same love He has for Jesus Christ. Behind the Words The word “praise” is translated from epainos, composed of...
James 5:13 – Prayer and Praise
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Truth to Learn Prayer and praise should be our natural responses to life. Behind the Words The word translated “suffering” is kakopatheō which we looked at back in verse 10. It refers to extreme...
Ephesians 1:6 – Amazing Grace
Ephesians 1:6 - Amazing Grace to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved. Truth to Learn God loves us with the same love He has for Jesus Christ. Behind the Words The word “praise” is translated from epainos, composed of...
Romans 15:11 – Loudly Praise Him
Romans 15:11 - Loudly Praise Him And again: "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples!" Truth to Learn God deserves our praise, so let’s give it to Him! Behind the Words The Greek verb translated “Praise” is aineō, which means “to sing praises.” In the New...
Romans 13:3 – Fear Prevention
Romans 13:3 - Fear Prevention For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. Truth to Learn Good works overcome fear. Behind the Words The word...
Romans 2:29 – He’s Watching and Listening
Romans 2:29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God. Truth to Learn True Christianity is an attitude produced by humble faith. Behind the Words The...
1 Peter 4:16 – Suffering Praise
1 Peter 4:16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. Truth to Learn If you should suffer as a Christian, give God the glory! Behind the Words The word “Christian” is translated from the Greek word christianos....