Again, the gift of God is not like is not like the result of the one man’s sin. For the judgment which came from one man’s sin resulted in condemnation, but the free gift which came from many offenses resulted in justification. Truth to Learn God’s free gift of righteousness...
Romans 5:15 – More Than Enough
But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one man's offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by grace which is of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many. Truth to Learn God’s free gift of grace is more...
Luke 2:13, 14 – Singing Angels?
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace on men with whom He is pleased." Truth to Learn We need to believe what the Bible says, not what tradition has taught...
Luke 2:12 – Poor Messiah
And this is the sign to you: You will find a newborn baby wrapped up, lying in the manger." Truth to Learn The conquering Messiah arrived as a very poor baby. Behind the Words Sēmeion is the Greek word translated “sign.” This is based on the verb sēmainō, which...
Luke 2:10, 11 – Born To Die
And the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid!” Look, I proclaim good news to you, a great joy, which will be to all people. Because there was born to you today a Savior (who is Christ the Lord) in the city of David. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ came...
Luke 2:9 – Full of Fear
And an angel of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Truth to Learn The shepherds were afraid when the angel appeared to them. Behind the Words The words “stood over” are translated from the Greek word...
Luke 2:8 – Celebrating Whom?
And shepherds were in the same region spending the night in the field and keeping the night watch over their flock. Truth to Learn Christmas was first announced to those who were banned from the accepted religious observances. Behind the Words “Shepherds” is translated from poimēn, which refers to “someone who...
Romans 5:14 – Sin on the Throne?
but death reigned from Adam to Moses, even on those who had not sinned in to the likeness of the transgression of Adam, who is a type of Him who is coming. Truth to Learn Even those who lived before the Law were sinners and suffered death as a result....
Romans 5:13 – Sinless Without Law?
For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. Truth to Learn We don’t have to break the Law of Moses to be sinners. Behind the Words “World” is from the Greek word kosmos, which is probably derived from...
Romans 5:12 – Ancestral Sin
Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned— Truth to Learn Our sinfulness is a result of our being a descendant of Adam. Behind the Words The words “just as” are translated from...
Romans 5:11 – Bragging Rights
And not only that, but we also are rejoicing in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. Truth to Learn We have the right to rejoice and brag about God our Father. Behind the Words The word translated “rejoicing” is the Greek...
Romans 5:10 – Living Salvation
For if while being enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Truth to Learn Our debt was paid by Jesus’ death, but it is his resurrection to life that secures our salvation. ...
Romans 5:9 – Saved from Wrath
Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, through Him we shall be saved from the wrath. Truth to Learn Christians will not experience the effect of God’s wrath. Behind the Words The words “we shall be saved” are translated from the Greek verb sōdzō, meaning “to...
Romans 5:8 – Death for Sinners
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Truth to Learn Christ died for sinners. That means you and me! Behind the Words The word translated, “demonstrates” is from the Greek word sunistēmi, which is a compound word...
Romans 5:7 – Unreasonable Sacrifice
For hardly for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. Truth to Learn It’s not reasonable that anyone would die for us. Behind the Words The word “hardly” is translated from the Greek word molis. It is derived...
Romans 5:6 – Irreverent and Undeserving
For we being still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Truth to Learn God did it all for us in spite of the fact that we didn’t deserve it. Behind the Words The word translated “without strength” is the Greek word asthenēs, which is made...
Romans 5:5 – Unimaginable Love
Now hope does not make one ashamed, because the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Truth to Learn God has abundantly shown His love for us. Behind the Words The word translated “disappoint” is kataischunō, which is...
Romans 5:4 – Rejoice in Hope
and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Truth to Learn Difficulties should give us hope and assurance of our salvation. Behind the Words “Character” is translated from the Greek word dokimē, which is derived from the verb dokimadzō, meaning “to test for the purpose of finding good.” It is the...
Romans 5:3 – Joyful Tribulation
And not only that, but we also rejoice in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; Truth to Learn We also rejoice in difficult times because these are the times when we learn to endure hardship. Behind the Words The Greek word that is translated “rejoice” in the current verse...
Romans 5:2 – Glorious Access
through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Truth to Learn We have access to God’s grace and look forward to being in His presence. Behind the Words The word translated “access” is...
Romans 5:1 – Peace Through Faith
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn Salvation by faith produces peace with God. Behind the Words “We have” is from the Greek verb echō, meaning “to hold” or “to possess.” However, there is a variation in...
Romans 4:25 – Resurrection Justification
who was delivered for of our transgressions, and was raised for our justification. Truth to Learn Salvation is only through faith in the sacrificial death and bodily resurrection of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. Behind the Words “Delivered” is translated from paradidōmi, which is made up of...
Romans 4:21 – Timeless Performance
and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to do. Truth to Learn God’s ability to keep His promises never changes. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “being fully convinced” is plērophoreō, which is a compound made up of plerēs, meaning “full,” and...
Romans 4:24 – Imputed Permanently
but also for us, to whom it is about to be accounted - to those believing on the one who raised up Jesus our Lord out of the dead, Truth to Learn Righteousness is imputed to everyone who believes in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Behind the Words “Out...
Romans 4:23 – Old Truths for Us
Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was accounted to him, Truth to Learn The Old Testament declares important truths for Christians. Behind the Words In Greek there are two different words translated “not.” One is ou and the other is mē. The second of...
Romans 4:22 – Unearned Credit
And therefore "It was accounted to him for righteousness." Truth to Learn Salvation is a gift which is credited to our account when we believe God’s message in the Bible. Behind the Words The word translated “therefore” is dio. This is made up of dia, meaning “through, either positionally...
Romans 4:20 – Wait Training
He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, Truth to Learn While waiting for God to fulfill His promise, Abraham’s faith got stronger, and he gave glory to God. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “waver”...
Romans 4:15 – Legal Wrath
for the law brings about wrath; but where there is no law there is no transgression. Truth to Learn Trying to keep the law causes God’s wrath to come against us. Behind the Words The words “brings about” are from the verb katergadzomai, which is a compound word made...
Romans 4:19 – Faith, Long and Strong
And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah's womb. Truth to Learn Abraham’s faith was strong, even after having waited 20 years. Behind the Words The Greek word translated...
Romans 4:18 – Faithful Expectation
who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, "So shall your descendants be." Truth to Learn Abraham’s faith was an unwavering, fully-expectant faith. Behind the Words The word translated “hope” is the Greek word elpis, which...
Romans 4:17 – Children by Faith
just as it is written, "I have made you a father of many nations" in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did; Truth to Learn God’s promise to Abraham referred to both...