And if by grace, then it is no longer from works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. Truth to Learn It is either grace or works. It can’t be both. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “grace” is a form of charis, which we looked at in yesterday’s...
Romans 3:28 – Faith Alone
Therefore we conclude that a man to be justified by faith apart from works of law. Truth to Learn Righteousness comes by faith and faith alone, not by works. Behind the Words “Therefore” is from the Greek word oun, which marks a connection between the current phrase and that...
Romans 3:20 – Good Deeds
Therefore by the works of law no flesh will be justified in His presence, for through the law is the knowledge of sin. Truth to Learn No one can do enough good deeds to be saved. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from the Greek word dioti, which is...
1 Thessalonians 2:13 – God’s Effective Work
For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe. Truth to...
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,...
Ephesians 1:11 – His Free Will
In Him, in whom we also obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, Truth to Learn All of the aspects of our salvation have come about because God determined them of His own free will....
James 2:14 – Profitable Works
What is the gain, my brothers, if someone should say he has faith and not have works? Is that faith able to save him? Truth to Learn There is no evidence of saving faith unless it is demonstrated by works. Behind the Words “Gain” is translated from the Greek word...
1 Thessalonians 2:13 – God’s Effective Work
For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. Truth...
Ephesians 3:20 – Mighty Prayer Power
Ephesians 3:20 - Mighty Prayer Power Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, Truth to Learn God is able to answer our greatest and mightiest prayers. Behind the Words “Now” is translated...
Ephesians 2:9 – Unearned and Secure
Ephesians 2:9 - Unearned and Secure not of works, lest anyone should 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...