I say then, did they stumble that they should fall? Certainly not! But through their fall, salvation came to the Gentiles, to provoke them to jealousy. Truth to Learn The Jews lost their “most favored” position so we could receive it. We need to share it so that we don’t...
1 Peter 1:7 – Genuine Refined Faith
that the worthiness of your faith, being much more valuable than gold that is perishing, though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn Difficult times in our lives strengthen our faith which...
1 Thessalonians 4:12 – Lacking In Nothing
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may have need of nothing. Truth to Learn There is a key to receiving everything that we need in life. Behind the Words The word “that” is from the Greek conjunction hina, which means “so that”...
1 Thessalonians 2:12 – Walking Worthy
and testifying that you walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. Truth to Learn Encouragement and instruction help us to become more godly. Behind the Words “Testifying” is from the Greek verb marturomai. This word is derived from martus, meaning “a witness.” This...
Ephesians 2:9 – Unearned and Secure
not of works, that no one may boast. Truth to Learn We didn’t do anything to earn our salvation. Behind the Words “Not” is translated from the Greek particle ou, meaning “no or not.” It expresses direct and full negation, independently and absolutely. The word translated “works” is ergon,...
James 1:7 – Paternal Gifts
For do not let that man suppose he will receive anything from the Lord; Truth to Learn God loves us more than any earthly father and wants to give us good things. Answers to our prayers are gifts from our Heavenly Father but they must be sought with complete faith....
1 Corinthians 1:29 – God Deserves the Glory
that no flesh should glory in His presence. Truth to Learn God deserves the praise for who we are and what we have. Behind the Words “That” is translated from the Greek word hopōs, which is an adverb of manner. The basic meaning of this word is, “in what manner,...
1 Thessalonians 4:12 – Lacking In Nothing
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing. Truth to Learn There is a key to receiving everything that we need in life. Behind the Words The word “that” is from the Greek conjunction hina, which means “so that” or “in order...
1 Thessalonians 2:12 – Walking Worthy
that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. Truth to Learn Encouragement and instruction help us to become more godly. Behind the Words The word “that” is translated from a form of idiom that Paul uses frequently. It consists of eis to...
Romans 11:11 – Share the Treasure!
Romans 11:11 - Share the Treasure! I say then, have they stumbled that they should fall? Certainly not! But through their fall, to provoke them to jealousy, salvation has come to the Gentiles. Truth to Learn The Jews lost their “most favored” position so we could receive it. We need...