If you are reproached in the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. Truth to Learn Our obedient, righteous suffering glorifies God. Behind the Words The...
1 Peter 4:12 – Christian Suffering, Not Unusual
Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing were happening to you; Truth to Learn Christians have suffered for their faith throughout history. Therefore, don’t think it strange if it happens to you. Behind the Words The...
1 Thessalonians 5:5 – Spiritual Enlightenment
You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of night nor of darkness. Truth to Learn Christians have spiritual understanding given to us by the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words “You” is from humeis, the second person plural personal pronoun. Greek is different...
1 Thessalonians 5:4 – Spiritual Darkness?
But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that this Day should seize you as a thief. Truth to Learn Christians do not live in darkness. Behind the Words The word “but” is translated from the Greek particle de, which we looked at in verse one. It indicates transition...
Ephesians 2:22 – Living Building Blocks
in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. Truth to Learn Every Christian has a specific function within the temple of God. Behind the Words The word “you” is translated from humeis, which is a second person plural pronoun (you-plural)....
1 Corinthians 3:17 – Destruction Equals Destruction
If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. Truth to Learn Destroying a church has dire consequences. Behind the Words “Anyone” is translated from the indefinite pronoun tis, which means “someone,” “a certain one,” or “anyone.”...
1 Thessalonians 5:5 – Spiritual Enlightenment
You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. Truth to Learn Christians have spiritual understanding given to us by the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words “You” is from humeis, the second person plural pronoun. The word translated “sons”...
1 Thessalonians 5:4 – Spiritual Darkness?
But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. Truth to Learn Christians do not live in darkness. Behind the Words The word “but” is translated from the Greek particle de, which we looked at in verse one. It indicates transition or...
Ephesians 2:22 – Living Building Blocks
Ephesians 2:22 - Living Building Blocks in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. Truth to Learn Every Christian has a specific function within the temple of God. Behind the Words The word “you” is translated from humeis, which is a...
Romans 16:6 – Hard Working Mary
Romans 16:6 - Hard Working Mary Greet Mary, who labored much for us. Truth to Learn Some people in the church work extremely hard and get little or no recognition. Behind the Words “Mary” is translated from the Greek name Miriam, which is transliterated from the Hebrew name Miryam, meaning...