Let love be sincere. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Truth to Learn Here is the evidence of a living sacrifice. Behind the Words The word translated “sincere” is the Greek word anupokritos, which is a compound word made up of a, meaning “without” and a...
2 Peter 3:1 – Forward, or Reverse?
Beloved, I now write to you this second letter, in which I am stirring up your sincere thinking by way of a reminder, Truth to Learn We all need to be reminded of Biblical truths. Behind the Words The word translated “sincere” is the Greek word eilikrinēs, which is...
1 Peter 1:22 – Purified Evidence
having purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly with a pure heart, Truth to Learn There should be evidence of our salvation if it is real. Behind the Words “Purified” is the translation of a form of hagnidzō,...
1 Peter 2:2 – Spiritual Craving
as newborn babies, desire the reasonable, sincere milk of the word, that you may grow in it, Truth to Learn The moment we became a Christian we started craving spiritual food. Behind the Words “Newborn” is translated from the Greek word artigennētos, which is made up of arti, meaning...