So then each of us will give account of himself to God. Truth to Learn All Christians will have to testify regarding what they have done for God while on this earth. Behind the Words Paul starts off the current verse with the Greek words ara oun, which basically...
1 Thessalonians 2:8 – Spiritual Parenting
So, yearning for you, we were well pleased to give to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. Truth to Learn Mature Christians help younger Christians grow. Behind the Words “So” is from the Greek word houtōs,...
Ephesians 5:24 – A Submissive Witness
But as the church is subordinate to Christ, so the wives to their own husbands in everything. Truth to Learn Submission is part of what it means to be a Christian. Behind the Words The word “but” is translated from the Greek word alla, which implies an addition to...
Ephesians 4:20 – Learn By Faith
But you have not so learned Christ, Truth to Learn We can only know Christ by faith. Behind the Words “So” is translated from houtōs, which literally means “in this manner.” It is a comparative word which, when used with the negative article ou as it is here, indicates...
Ephesians 2:19 – Household Members
So, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, Truth to Learn Christians are part of God’s household and will live with Him for eternity. Behind the Words The word translated “So” is ara, which is...
James 2:12 – Active Evidence
So speak and so do as those who are about to be judged by the law of liberty. Truth to Learn Our words and actions should be an indication of the freedom we have in Christ. Behind the Words “So” is a translation of the Greek word houtōs, which is...
1 Corinthians 4:1 – God’s Assistants
Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Truth to Learn A teacher’s words reveal his image of himself, under Christ. Behind the Words The words “let … consider” are translated from the Greek verb logidzomai. This word is based on...
1 Thessalonians 2:8 – Spiritual Parenting
So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. Truth to Learn Mature Christians help younger Christians grow. Behind the Words “So” is from the Greek word houtōs,...
Ephesians 5:24 – A Submissive Witness
Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Truth to Learn Submission is part of what it means to be a Christian. Behind the Words The words “just as” are translated from the Greek word hōsper, which is...
Ephesians 4:20 – Learn By Faith
But you have not so learned Christ, Truth to Learn We can only learn Christ by faith. Behind the Words “So” is translated from houtōs, which literally means “in this manner.” It is a comparative word which, when used with the negative article ou as it is here, indicates a...