In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, Truth to Learn Even in the midst of difficult times we should be rejoicing that God has secured our salvation, forever! Behind the Words The word “rejoice” is...
James 1:2 – Joyful in Trials
My brothers, consider it all joy when you fall into various trials, Truth to Learn Trials come to make us stronger Christians. They are not to be feared and avoided. They are to be embraced and endured. Behind the Words “Count” is translated from a form of the Greek word...
Romans 5:4 – Rejoice in Hope
Romans 5:4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Truth to Learn Difficulties should give us hope and assurance of our salvation. Behind the Words “Character” is translated from the Greek word dokimē, which is derived from the verb dokimadzō, meaning “to test for the purpose of finding good.” It is...
2 Peter 2:9 – Lord and Master?
2 Peter 2:9 if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the day of judgment, while continuing their punishment. Truth to Learn If you’re a Christian, God is your master and you are his servant. Behind the...