distributing to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality. Truth to Learn Selfless sharing is a sure sign of a committed Christian. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “distributing” is koinonointes, which is derived from the word koinonia, meaning “to have things in common” or “to share things...
Romans 9:31 – Faith, not Obedience
but Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, did not attain to a law of righteousness. Truth to Learn God does not reward obedience, he rewards faith. Behind the Words The word “pursuing” is diōkō, the same root word as was translated pursue in the previous verse. “Attain” is phthano,...
Romans 9:30 – Not Attained by Pursuing
What shall we say then? That Gentiles, not pursuing righteousness, have taken on a righteousness, even the righteousness of faith; Truth to Learn Righteousness comes as a result of faith, not works. Behind the Words “Pursuing” is from the Greek verb diōkō, meaning “to actively and intentionally go after...
Romans 9:31 – Faith, not Obedient
Romans 9:31 - Faith, not Obedience but Israel, pursuing the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness. Truth to Learn God does not reward obedience, he rewards faith. Behind the Words The word “pursuing” is diōkō, the same root word as was translated pursue in the...