Therefore give to everyone what is due to them: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor. Truth to Learn Christians should submit to all authorities and pay taxes. Behind the Words “Give” is translated from the Greek word...
Romans 10:4 – Condemned or Forgiven?
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who is believing. Truth to Learn Christ completely fulfilled the righteous requirements of the Law. We achieve His righteousness by faith in His blood. Behind the Words The word translated “end” is the Greek word telos, which...
1 Peter 4:7 – End-Time Actions
But the end of all things is near; therefore be clear minded and self-controlled unto prayers. Truth to Learn The end is very near, so be serious about what you do and how you pray. Behind the Words The word translated “end” is telos, which is derived from the...
1 Peter 1:9 – True Saving Faith
receiving the culmination of your faith—the salvation of your souls. Truth to Learn Faith in the blood of Jesus Christ as payment for your sins guarantees the salvation of your soul. Behind the Words The word “receiving” is translated from a form of komidzō, which means “to bring” or...
1 Thessalonians 2:16 – Proclaim It Fearlessly
hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved, so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But wrath has suddenly come upon them to the uttermost. Truth to Learn Christians are to share the Gospel, in spite of persecution. Behind the...
1 Corinthians 2:6 – Wise Maturity
However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. Truth to Learn Mature Christians understand the true wisdom of God’s Word. Behind the Words “We speak” is translated from the Greek...
1 Corinthians 1:8 – Preserved Blameless
who will also confirm you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Christians are now, and will always be, blameless according to Jesus Christ’s judicial action on our behalf. Behind the Words The verb “confirm” is from the...
1 Thessalonians 2:16 – Proclaim It Fearlessly
forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, so as always to fill up the measure of their sins; but wrath has come upon them to the uttermost. Truth to Learn Christians are to share the Gospel, in spite of persecution. Behind the Words “Forbidding” is translated from...
Romans 13:7 – Yes, Taxes! Really!
Romans 13:7 - Yes, Taxes! Really! Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor. Truth to Learn Christians should submit to all authorities and pay taxes. Behind the Words “Render” is translated from the...
Romans 10:4 – Condemned or Forgiven?
Romans 10:4 - Condemned or Forgiven? For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. Truth to Learn Christ completely fulfilled the righteous requirements of the Law. We achieve His righteousness by faith in His blood. Behind the Words The word translated “end” is the...