so that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the rulers and powers in the heavenly places through the church, Truth to Learn Angels learn about God by watching you and me. Behind the Words The word translated “manifold” is an interesting Greek word that...
Ephesians 1:17 – Seekers of Revelation
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the full knowledge of Him, Truth to Learn Christians should actively seek greater knowledge of God. Behind the Words The word “God” is translated from the...
Ephesians 1:8 – Abundant Grace
which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and understanding, Truth to Learn God gives us an abundant supply of His grace. Behind the Words “Made to abound” is translated from perisseuō, which is built upon the preposition peri, meaning “over” or “above.” Perisseuō means “to cause...
1 Corinthians 2:5 – Wisdom vs. Power
that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. Truth to Learn Man’s message may be wise, but God’s message is powerful. Behind the Words The word translated “faith” is pistis. This is the noun form of the verb peithō, which means...
1 Corinthians 1:17 – Preach The Good News
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect. Truth to Learn All Christians need to share the gospel message to others. Behind the Words “Send” is translated from the...
Ephesians 3:10 – Angelic Observers
Ephesians 3:10 - Angelic Observers to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, Truth to Learn Angels learn about God by watching you and me. Behind the Words The word translated “manifold”...
Ephesians 1:17 – Seekers of Revelation
Ephesians 1:17 - Seekers of Revelation that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, Truth to Learn Christians should actively seek greater knowledge of God. Behind the Words The word “God”...
Ephesians 1:8 – Abundant Grace
Ephesians 1:8 - Abundant Grace which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence, Truth to Learn God gives us an abundant supply of His grace. Behind the Words “Made to abound” is translated from perisseuō, which is built upon the preposition peri, meaning “over” or “above.”...