And I will be diligent to cause you to always have remembrance of these things after my departure. Truth to Learn God has a job for us to be doing until we take our last breath. Behind the Words The expression “will be diligent” is translated from the word...
2 Peter 1:10 – Secure Salvation
Therefore, my brothers, instead be all the more diligent to make your calling and election firm. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, Truth to Learn If you are truly saved, then you are completely saved, forever! Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from dio, which...
1 Thessalonians 2:17 – Orphaned Christians
But we, brothers, having been taken away from you for a short time in presence, not in spirit, were all the more eager with great desire to see your face. Truth to Learn Persecution of Christians occurs world-wide today. Behind the Words The words “having been taken away” are...
Ephesians 4:3 – Peaceful Unity
being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Truth to Learn Our service within the church should promote unity and peace. Behind the Words “Being diligent” is translated from spoudadzō. This word is derived from the noun spoudē, meaning “speed.” However, by implication...
1 Thessalonians 2:17 – Orphaned Christians
But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored more eagerly to see your face with great desire. Truth to Learn Persecution of Christians occurs world-wide today. Behind the Words The words “having been taken away” are translated from the...
Ephesians 4:3 – Peaceful Unity
endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Truth to Learn Our service within the church should promote unity and peace. Behind the Words “Endeavoring” is translated from spoudadzō. This word is derived from the noun spoudē, meaning “speed.” However, by implication and common usage,...