Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin. Truth to Learn No one can do enough good deeds to be saved. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from the Greek word dioti,...
Romans 3:4 – God is True
Romans 3:4 Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. As it is written: "That you may be justified in your words, and may overcome when you are judged." Truth to Learn God is true and always does what is right. Behind the Words “Certainly not!”...
Romans 2:12 – With or Without the Law
Romans 2:12 For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned in the law will be judged by the law Truth to Learn We have all sinned and are unrighteous, deserving of God’s condemnation. Behind the Words The expression “without...
Romans 2:3 – The Universal Judge
Romans 2:3 And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? Truth to Learn God will judge us all. Behind the Words The word “practicing” is from prassō. As we learned a few...
2 Peter 2:4 – Held For Judgment
2 Peter 2:4 For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into gloomy dungeons to be held for judgment; Truth to Learn False teachers, like the angels who sinned, will be judged! Behind the Words The word “if” indicates a conditional...