Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways intraceable! Truth to Learn God has given us a gift of immeasurable worth. Behind the Words The word translated “depth” is the Greek word bathos. This word...
Romans 11:12 – How Rich We Are!
Now if their fall means riches for the world, and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how much more their fullness! Truth to Learn Because of the failure of the Jews to listen to and follow God, the offer of salvation has come to the Gentiles. Behind the...
Romans 9:23 – Undeserved Glory
and that He might make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which He had prepared beforehand for glory, Truth to Learn God chose some to know the glory of heaven for eternity. Behind the Words “Riches” is from the Greek word ploutos which refers...
Romans 2:4 – God’s Goodness, Not Ours
Or do you despise the riches of His kindness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? Truth to Learn Our salvation is a result of God’s goodness, not ours. Behind the Words The word translated “despise” is kataphroneō, which is made up...
Ephesians 2:7 – Priceless Grace
that in the ages coming He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Truth to Learn God’s grace is priceless. Behind the Words The word “ages” is from aiōn, which refers to a duration or continuance of time. As used...
Ephesians 1:18 – Two Great Truths
the eyes of your heart being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, Truth to Learn There are two great truths here. The first is that the Holy Spirit reveals spiritual truth...
James 5:2 – Perishable Possessions
Your riches are putrefied, and your garments are moth-eaten. Truth to Learn Earthly possessions are perishable and soon will all be gone. Behind the Words Ploutos is the word translated “riches.” This is from the same root word as plousios, which we saw in the previous verse. It refers...
Ephesians 2:7 – Priceless Grace
Ephesians 2:7 - Priceless Grace that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Truth to Learn God’s grace is priceless. Behind the Words The word “ages” is from aiōn, which refers to “an indefinitely long...
Ephesians 1:18 – Two Great Truths
Ephesians 1:18 - Two Great Truths the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, Truth to Learn There are two great truths here. The first is that...
Romans 11:33 – Immeasurable Riches
Romans 11:33 - Immeasurable Riches Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! Truth to Learn God has given us a gift of immeasurable worth. Behind the Words The word translated “depth” is...