who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also giving witness, and their thoughts between themselves accusing or even excusing) Truth to Learn Our conscience is more effective at controlling our actions than any set of rules. Behind the Words The word translated “conscience”...
Romans 1:9 – Unceasing Prayer
For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of His Son, how without ceasing I make mention of you in my prayers, Truth to Learn Paul was a prayer warrior and prayed for others constantly. Behind the Words The word “witness” is translated...
James 5:3 – Your Treasury Focus
Your gold and silver are corroded, and their rust will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have heaped up treasure in the last days. Truth to Learn What we view as treasure indicates where our heart’s desire is. Behind the Words “Corroded”...
1 Thessalonians 2:10 – Blameless Ministers
You are witnesses, and God also, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe; Truth to Learn Christians should be blameless in whatever ministry they are engaged in. Behind the Words The word “witnesses” is translated from martus, from which we get our English word...
Romans 10:2 – Zeal for God
Romans 10:2 - Zeal for God For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. Truth to Learn Zeal and devotion are good if they are not misplaced. Behind the Words Paul starts off this verse with “For I bear them witness.”...
Romans 8:16 – The Holy Witness
Romans 8:16 - The Holy Witness The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit is the true witness of our salvation. Behind the Words The words “bears witness” is from summartureō, which is made up of sun, meaning...
Romans 3:21 – Righteousness Without Works
Romans 3:21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, Truth to Learn There is a righteousness, which the Old Testament declared, that does not result from obeying all the rules. Behind the Words “Righteousness” is from the...
Romans 1:9 – Unceasing Prayer
Romans 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, Truth to Learn Paul was a prayer warrior and prayed for others constantly. Behind the Words The word “witness”...
2 Peter 3:3 – Mockery of Honor
2 Peter 3:3 First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. Truth to Learn There are many today who mock Christians and who scoff at the truth of the Bible, but some day they will be silenced....
1 Peter 5:1 – Peter the Elder
1 Peter 5:1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Truth to Learn Pastor Peter is about to give instruction to church leaders. Behind...