For we being still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Truth to Learn God did it all for us in spite of the fact that we didn’t deserve it. Behind the Words The word translated “without strength” is the Greek word asthenēs, which is made...
Romans 4:5 – Gift of Righteousness
But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness, Truth to Learn It is our faith that God reckons as righteousness, not our works. Behind the Words “Believes” is from pisteuō. This is the verb form of...
2 Peter 3:7 – Fiery Reservation
By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept unto the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men. Truth to Learn Though God will not bring another worldwide flood, He will judge the world and unbelieving people by a fiery judgment. Behind...
1 Peter 4:18 – Final Judgment
And if the righteous one is scarcely saved, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear? Truth to Learn All unbelievers will face a horrific judgment. Behind the Words The word translated “scarcely” is the Greek word molis. This is an adverb (it modifies the verb “is saved”) which...
Romans 5:6 – Irreverent and Undeserving
Romans 5:6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Truth to Learn God did it all for us in spite of the fact that we didn’t deserve it. Behind the Words The word translated “without strength” is the Greek word asthenēs, which...
Romans 4:5 – Gift of Righteousness
Romans 4:5 But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, Truth to Learn It is our faith that God reckons as righteousness, not our works. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “ungodly” is asebēs. This is...
2 Peter 3:7 – Fiery Reservation
2 Peter 3:7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men. Truth to Learn Though God will not bring another worldwide flood, He will judge the world and unbelieving people by a fiery...