in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, Truth to Learn Every Christian is part of the temple of God. Behind the Words The words “the whole” are translated from a form of pas, which can mean “all” or “every.” So...
1 Corinthians 3:17 – Destruction Equals Destruction
If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. Truth to Learn Destroying a church has dire consequences. Behind the Words “Anyone” is translated from the indefinite pronoun tis, which means “someone,” “a certain one,” or “anyone.”...
1 Corinthians 3:16 – We Are God’s Temple
Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? Truth to Learn The body of Christ (the church) is the Temple of God. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “know” is eidō, which means “to see.” However, it...
Ephesians 2:21 – Temple Building
Ephesians 2:21 - Temple Building in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, Truth to Learn Every Christian is part of the temple of God. Behind the Words The words “the whole” are translated from a form of pas, which can mean...