Then faith is from hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Truth to Learn Faith comes as a result of hearing the Gospel message which originated from the utterance of God. Behind the Words The word translated “Then” is the Greek word ara, which is used here as...
Ephesians 5:1 – Imitators, Not Actors
Then become imitators of God as beloved children. Truth to Learn We need to live the part that God has given us. Behind the Words “Then” is translated from oun, which indicates a connection of two thoughts, sometimes indicating an affect from the previous thought, but often just a...
James 3:17 – Heavenly Wisdom
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and unpretentious. Truth to Learn Heavenly wisdom is “others” focused, not “self” focused. Behind the Words “First” is from the Greek word proton, meaning “first in importance, order, or...
1 Thessalonians 4:17 – Glorious Meeting
Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Truth to Learn Living Christians will join the “dead in Christ” at the rapture. Behind the Words...