who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those practicing such things are worthy of death, not only do them but also approve of those who practice them. Truth to Learn Those who reject God are comfortable with others who feel the same way. Behind the Words “Knowing” is...
Romans 1:31 – Paul’s Pun
undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful; Truth to Learn We all fight a battle against our own sinful nature. Behind the Words “Undiscerning” (asunetous) – without insight or understanding, unintelligent, foolish. “Untrustworthy” (asunthetous) – breaker of a covenant or agreement, treacherous. “Unloving” (astorgous) – without family love, hard hearted toward kindred,...
Romans 1:30 – Active Hatred
slanderers, God haters, insolent, arrogant, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Truth to Learn Those who reject God and show an open hatred for Him are fools. Behind the Words “Slanderers” (katalalos) – One who openly slanderers others. “God haters” (theostugēs) – (theos) God + (stugeo) to...
Romans 1:29 – Stuffed With Sin
being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, Truth to Learn When we reject God we are filled with all kinds of sin. Behind the Words “being filled with.” (plēroō) – to fill-up completely. The sense is...
Romans 1:28 – Lost Discernment
And as they did not approve to have God in their knowledge, God delivered them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, Truth to Learn Those who reject God risk having a mind that can’t discern between good and bad. Behind the Words...
Romans 1:27 – Wicked Sinfulness
And in the same way also the males, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, males with males committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. Truth to Learn God says homosexuality is shameful, indecent,...
Romans 1:26 – Disgraceful Passions
Because of this God gave them up to dishonorable passions, for even their females exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Truth to Learn Paul makes it very clear that homosexuality is sinful. Behind the Words The phrase “gave them up” is from paredoken, meaning “to give...
Romans 1:25 – The Truth or The Lie
who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the created thing rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. Truth to Learn We all choose to believe either the truth about God or the lie. Behind the Words “Exchanged” is translated from metallassō,...
Romans 1:24 – God Gives Up
Through which God also gave them up to impurity, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, Truth to Learn God deals directly and harshly with those who deny Him. Behind the Words The expression “gave them up” is translated from the Greek word paredoken,...
Romans 1:23 – Idol Worship
and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into a likeness of an image like corruptible man, and of birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Truth to Learn We tend to worship corruptible things that we can see, rather than our eternal God who we can’t see. Behind...
Romans 1:22 – Foolish Wisdom
Professing to be wise, they became fools, Truth to Learn The wisdom of this age is the message and teaching of fools. Behind the Words The word translated, “professing” is the Greek word, phaskontes, which means “to assert or affirm or claim.” “Wise” is translated from the Greek word...
Romans 1:21 – Fools in Darkness
because, having known God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were they thankful, but their reasonings became futile, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Truth to Learn Those who reject God become fools living in darkness. Behind the Words The word translated, “reasonings” is the Greek word,...
Romans 1:20 – Created Evidence
For the invisible things of Him are clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood by the things that are made, both His eternal power and Godness, so that they are without excuse, Truth to Learn God reveals much about Himself in His created world. Behind the...
Romans 1:19 – Our God Revealed
because what may be known of God is evident among them, for God has revealed it to them. Truth to Learn God does not hide Himself from mankind. Behind the Words The phrase, “the thing which may be known” is from the Greek to gnoston, which literally means “that...
Romans 1:18 – Truth Bullies
For God’s wrath is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, Truth to Learn Sinfulness suppresses and hides God’s truth. Our job is to reveal that truth to the sinful world around us. Behind the Words The word translated “wrath”...
Romans 1:17 – Confident Faith
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; even as it has been written, "The just shall live by faith." Truth to Learn From salvation to service, we reveal God’s righteousness. Behind the Words The phrase “from faith to faith” has been hotly debated...
Romans 1:16 – Powerful Message
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation to everyone believing, both to Jew first and also to Greek. Truth to Learn There is eternal life giving power in the gospel message. Behind the Words The word “ashamed”...
Romans 1:15 – Listening and Ready
So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. Truth to Learn Paul was ready to risk his life to obey God’s call in his life. Behind the Words The expression “I am ready” is translated from...
Romans 1:14 – Indebted to God
I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. Truth to Learn Paul was compelled to preach to the Gentiles because of what he owed to God. Behind the Words “Debtor” is from opheiletēs, meaning “one who owes a debt or a...
Romans 1:13 – Focused Zeal
But I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, that I often planned to come to you (but was held back until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other nations. Truth to Learn Paul had intended to visit Rome several times,...
Romans 1:12 – Encouragement Needed!
that is, that I may be comforted together with you, through the faith in one another, both yours and mine. Truth to Learn The Apostle Paul needed comforting at times as we all do. Behind the Words “That is” is translated from the Greek touto de estin. Literally, this...
Romans 1:11 – A Firm Standing
For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established— Truth to Learn Paul was filled with a desire to teach God’s truths to others. Behind the Words “Long” is from the Greek verb epipotheō, which is made...
Romans 1:10 – Focused on Serving
making request if, by any means, now at length I shall be blessed by the will of God to come to you. Truth to Learn Paul’s singular focus in life was serving God. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “making request” is deomai. This appears to be a...
Romans 1:9 – Unceasing Prayer
For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of His Son, how without ceasing I make mention of you in my prayers, Truth to Learn Paul was a prayer warrior and prayed for others constantly. Behind the Words The word “witness” is translated...
Romans 1:8 – World Renowned Faith
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Truth to Learn Living as a Christian in the midst of paganism takes faith. Behind the Words The word “first” is translated from the Greek prōton men. The...
Romans 1:7 – The Called Saints
To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn All Christians have been called by God, and we are all saints. Behind the Words “Beloved” is translated from agapētos, meaning...
Romans 1:6 – God’s Saving Call
among whom are you also the called ones of Jesus Christ; Truth to Learn Every Christian is one of God’s special called ones. Behind the Words The word translated “nations” in the previous verse is ethnos, (from which we get the English word ethnic) meaning “a race of people,”...
Romans 1:5 – Working for God
Through whom we received grace and apostleship to obedience of faith among all nations for His name, Truth to Learn Paul received his salvation and apostleship from Jesus. Behind the Words “Received” is from the Greek verb lambanō, meaning “to take” or “to receive.” The word translated “to” is...
Romans 1:4 – Divine Resurrection Declaration
and declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord; Truth to Learn Jesus was resurrected from the dead, declaring that He is God. Behind the Words The word translated “declared” is the...
Romans 1:3 – Son of a King
concerning His Son, who was born of the seed of David according to flesh, Truth to Learn Jesus, the focus of the gospel message, the Christ, the Messiah, is descended from King David. Behind the Words The words “was born” come from the Greek, “tou genomenou” which means “the...
Romans 1:2 – The Promised Gospel
which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, Truth to Learn The good news of Christ was promised to us in the Old Testament. Behind the Words The words “promised beforehand” are translated from the Greek proepangellomai. This is made up of pro, meaning “before, in...