Ephesians 1:6 - Amazing Grace to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved. Truth to Learn God loves us with the same love He has for Jesus Christ. Behind the Words The word “praise” is translated from epainos, composed of...
Ephesians 1:5 – Holy Adoption
Ephesians 1:5 - Holy Adoption having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, Truth to Learn Not only has God chosen us, He also has adopted us. Behind the Words “Having predestined” is the translation of the verb...
Ephesians 1:4 – God’s Choice
Ephesians 1:4 - God's Choice just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, Truth to Learn God chose those who would accept Christ as Savior. Behind the Words “Chose” is translated from the...
Ephesians 1:3 – Spiritual Blessings
Ephesians 1:3 - Spiritual Blessings Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, Truth to Learn God has blessed us with spiritual blessings. Behind the Words There are two Greek words translated “blessed”...
Ephesians 1:2 – Grace and Peace
Ephesians 1:2 - Grace and Peace Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Paul prays for God to show His grace to us and grant us peace. Behind the Words The word translated “Grace” is charis, which is derived from...
Ephesians 1:1 – Paul’s Letter to You
Ephesians 1:1 - Paul's Letter to You Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: Truth to Learn If you are a Christian, this letter was written to you! Behind the Words “Apostle” is transliterated...
Ephesians – Introduction
Ephesians - Introduction The City of Ephesus The city of Ephesus was located on the eastern coast of Asia Minor (present day Turkey). It was nearly 200 miles due east from Athens across the Aegean Sea. This very large metropolis, located on the Cayster river, was the capital of the...
Romans 16:27 – To God Be The Glory!
Romans 16:27 - To God Be The Glory! to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all the glory and all of our praise. Behind the Words “God” is from the Greek noun theos. This is probably derived from the Greek theteres...
Romans 16:26 – Gospel Proclamation
Romans 16:26 - Gospel Proclamation but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith— Truth to Learn We all need to be preaching the gospel message. Behind the Words The words “made...
Romans 16:25 – Stabilizing Power
Romans 16:25 - Stabilizing Power Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began Truth to Learn The power of God is revealed in the gospel message....
Romans 16:24 – Precious, Sacred, and True
Romans 16:24- Precious, Sacred, and True The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Truth to Learn We have the genuine Word of God. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from charis. This is the noun form of the verb chairō, meaning “to be full of...
Romans 16:23 – Give Your All
Romans 16:23 - Give Your All Gaius, my host and the host of the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the treasurer of the city, greets you, and Quartus, a brother. Truth to Learn God wants us all to give liberally. Behind the Words “Host” is from the Greek word xenos,...
Romans 16:22 – Service or Excuses?
Romans 16:22 - Service or Excuses? I, Tertius, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord. Truth to Learn God wants people to serve without excuses. Behind the Words The name Tertius is a Latin name meaning “third.” It was common among the Roman aristocracy to name children Primus...
Romans 16:21 – Faithful Helpers
Romans 16:21 - Faithful Helpers Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you. Truth to Learn Every ministry needs faithful helpers. Behind the Words “Fellow worker” is from sunergon, which we have seen a couple of times in this chapter. It refers to someone who...
Romans 16:20 – Crushing Blow
Romans 16:20 - Crushing Blow And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. Truth to Learn Through Christ we will have victory over false teachers. Behind the Words The word “crush” is translated from suntribō,...