For those from Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. Truth to Learn Christians are to give freely to support the church and to help other Christians in financial need. Behind the Words The word translated “poor” in...
Romans 15:25 – God’s Saints
But now I am going to Jerusalem ministering to the saints. Truth to Learn All Christians are saints. Behind the Words The word translated “ministering” should be a familiar word to us by now. It is the Greek word diakoneō, a verb meaning “to serve or wait upon, with...
Romans 15:24 – A Friendly Visit
whenever I might journey to Spain, I will come to you. For I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while. Truth to Learn Paul wanted to visit the Roman Christians...
Romans 15:23 – Desire to Serve
But now no longer having a place in these parts, and having a longing these many years to come to you, Truth to Learn Paul followed his desires, except when God changed his plan. Behind the Words The word “now” is translated from the Greek word nuni. This word...
Romans 15:22 – Submitted and Committed
Because of this I also was repeatedly hindered from coming to you. Truth to Learn Doing God’s will often means not doing what we want to do. Behind the Words “Because of this” is from the Greek word dio. This is made up of a form of dia, meaning...
Romans 15:21 – Evangelistic Tenacity
but as it is written: "Those to whom He was not announced will see; and those who have not heard will understand." Truth to Learn Isaiah prophesied about Gentiles believing in the Messiah. Behind the Words “Announced” is from anangellō, which is made up of ana, indicating repetition or...
Romans 15:20 – Singular Ambition
And so I am eager to preach the gospel, where Christ was not named, lest I should build on another man's foundation, Truth to Learn All Christians are called and gifted to build the body of Christ. Behind the Words The expression “I am eager” is translated from the...
Romans 15:19 – Submissive Service
in mighty signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit of God, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum. Truth to Learn We need to submissively serve God wherever He leads us. Behind the Words The word translated “signs”...
Romans 15:18 – Give Him Credit
For I will not dare to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me, in word and deed, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles. Truth to Learn God gets all the credit for what is accomplished through us. Behind the Words The word “dare” is translated...
Romans 15:17 – All God’s Doing
Therefore I have reason to boast in Christ Jesus in the things pertaining to God. Truth to Learn We should take no credit for our abilities or for what we accomplish; we should give God all the credit. Behind the Words “Boast” is translated from the Greek word kauchēsis,...
Romans 15:16 – Ministerial Calling
that I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be well received, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Christians are called to a ministry of proclaiming the gospel message to everyone. Behind...
Romans 15:15 – Always Growing
Nevertheless, brothers, I wrote more boldly to you on some points, as reminding you, because of the grace given to me by God, Truth to Learn We should always be learning and becoming more Christ-like. Behind the Words “More boldly” is a translation of the Greek word tolmēroteron, which...
Romans 15:14 – Christ-like Living
Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brothers, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. Truth to Learn Mature Christians behave in a Christ-like manner. Behind the Words The word translated “confident” is the Greek verb peithō, which...
Romans 15:13 – Hopeful Expectation
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Christians can have joy, peace, and hopeful expectation. Behind the Words The word translated “hope” in this verse...
Romans 15:12 – The Root of Life
And again, Isaiah says: "There will be a Root of Jesse; and He who shall rise to reign over the Gentiles, in Him the Gentiles shall hope." Truth to Learn Every Christian’s hope is a result of the resurrection of Christ. Behind the Words “Root” is from the Greek...
Romans 15:11 – Loudly Praise Him
And again: "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples!" Truth to Learn God deserves our praise, so let’s give it to Him! Behind the Words The Greek verb translated “Praise” is aineō, which means “to sing praises.” In the New Testament it is only used...
Romans 15:10 – Gentile Rejoicing
And again it says: "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people!" Truth to Learn Christians of all nationalities have reason to rejoice. Behind the Words “Rejoice” is translated from euphrainō, which is made up of eu, meaning “good or well” and a form of phren, meaning “the mind.” Thus, we...
Romans 15:9 – Body Composition
and that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy. As it is written, "For this reason I will profess to You among the Gentiles, and sing to Your name." Truth to Learn All Christians are members of the same body. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “Gentiles”...
Romans 15:8 – Breaking Old Habits
For I say that Jesus Christ has become a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers, Truth to Learn The bondage of manmade rules and tradition is hard to break. Behind the Words “Has become” is translated from the...
Romans 15:7 – Filthy Righteousness
Therefore accept one another, just as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God. Truth to Learn God freely receives all who come in humble faith. Behind the Words “Accept” is translated from proslambanō, which is made up of pros, meaning “to or toward” and lambanō, meaning “to take.”...
Romans 15:6 – The Praising Body
that with one mind and one mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn God is worthy of praise from the entire body of Christ. Behind the Words The expression “like-minded” in verse five is from the Greek phrase to auto...
Romans 15:5 – Brotherly Patience
Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, Truth to Learn Christians need to be patiently forbearing of each other. Behind the Words The word “grant” (actually, “may … grant”) is translated from the verb didomi, meaning...
Romans 15:4 – Heavenly Hope
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Truth to Learn The Old Testament holds many teachings that instruct Christians in how to patiently endure with hope. Behind the Words The words “were...