for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Building up the body of Christ creates a sense of calm delight. Behind the Words “Eating” is from the Greek noun brōsis, which is derived from...
Romans 10:6 – Righteousness Speaks
But the righteousness of faith says this, "Do not say in your heart, who will go up into heaven?" (that is, to bring Christ down) Truth to Learn Even the greatest of works does not produce righteousness. Behind the Words “The righteousness of faith” is from hē ek pisteōs...
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 3:26 – His Righteousness
to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Truth to Learn God’s plan of salvation draws attention to His righteousness. Behind the Words The word, “demonstrate” if translated from endeixis, which refers to...
Romans 3:21 – Righteousness Without Works
But now a righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, Truth to Learn There is a righteousness, which the Old Testament declared, that does not result from obeying all the rules. Behind the Words “Righteousness” is from the Greek...
Romans 2:26 – Faith, Not Surgery
Therefore, if the uncircumcision keeps the righteousness of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision? Truth to Learn We keep the righteous requirements of the Law through faith. Behind the Words The word translated “righteousness” is the Greek word dikaiomata, which comes from the noun dikaioo,...
Ephesians 5:9 – Goodness, Righteousness, and Truth
for the fruit of the light is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth, Truth to Learn We should always exhibit goodness, righteousness, and truth. Behind the Words The word “fruit” is translated from the Greek word karpos, which is derived from the same base as harpadzō, meaning “to pluck”...
James 3:18 – Sow in Peace
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who are making peace. Truth to Learn Those who teach with earthly wisdom reap a harvest of contention and discord. Those who humbly teach through the Spirit of God reap a harvest of peaceful righteousness. Behind the Words “Fruit”...
James 1:20 – Bad Example
Truth to Learn We should not be easily angered because it does not show the world the type of godly example that we should be. Behind the Words In the previous verse we looked at the Greek word orgē, which refers to “violent passions.” It is most likely derived from...
1 Corinthians 1:30 – All From God
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption— Truth to Learn Our salvation is all from God. Behind the Words The word translated “of” is ek, which means “out of” or “from.” It is an indication of the...