But what does it say? “the word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart," that is, the word of faith which we preach: Truth to Learn The gospel proclamation centers on faith, not works. Behind the Words “Word” is translated from the Greek word rhēma, which...
Romans 2:21 – Preaching by Example
You, therefore, who teach another, don’t you teach yourself? You who are preaching not to steal, do you steal? Truth to Learn Obeying God’s Word is more important than teaching it. Behind the Words The word translated “teach” is didaskō, which is a prolonged form of a primary verb...
Romans 1:15 – Listening and Ready
So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. Truth to Learn Paul was ready to risk his life to obey God’s call in his life. Behind the Words The expression “I am ready” is translated from...
Ephesians 3:8 – A Living Oxymoron?
This grace was given to me, being less than the least of all the saints, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, Truth to Learn There is no reason for pride in the body of Christ. Behind the Words The words “less than the least” are...
Ephesians 2:17 – His Mouth Peace
And having come, He preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. Truth to Learn All Christians should be proclaiming peace with God through the gospel message of the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ as payment for our sins. Behind the Words The...
1 Corinthians 1:23 – A Foolish Trap
but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, Truth to Learn The world does not understand the simple gospel message. Behind the Words “Preach” is translated from the verb kērussō, which means “to proclaim, to herald, or to preach.” It is expressed...
1 Corinthians 1:17 – Preach The Good News
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect. Truth to Learn All Christians need to share the gospel message to others. Behind the Words “Send” is translated from the...
Ephesians 3:8 – A Living Oxymoron?
Ephesians 3:8 - A Living Oxymoron? To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, Truth to Learn There is no reason for pride in the body of Christ. Behind the...
Romans 15:20 – Singular Ambition
Romans 15:20 - Singular Ambition And so I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man's foundation, Truth to Learn All Christians are called and gifted to build the body of Christ. Behind the Words The expression...
Romans 10:15 – Evangelists in Full Bloom
Romans 10:15 - Evangelists in Full Bloom And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!" Truth to Learn Those who preach the gospel are seen...