Romans 6:1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Truth to Learn Salvation does not mean we have a free pass to sin all we want. Behind the Words The expression “What shall we say then?” is called a debater’s phrase. This is...
Romans 5:21 – Eternal – Death or Life
Romans 5:21 so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Truth to Learn Even though we were ruled over by sin in the past, God’s grace will reign over us because of the righteousness that He...
Romans 5:20 – More Than Plenty
Romans 5:20 Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, Truth to Learn God’s grace easily covers the glaring presence of our sin. Behind the Words The word translated “entered” is the Greek word pareiserchomai. This is a double compound word...
Romans 5:18, 19 – Summing it Up
Romans 5:18, 19 Therefore, as through one man's offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man's righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one...
Romans 5:17 – A Reigning Gift
Romans 5:17 For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.) Truth to Learn We will reign with Christ because of what He has...
Romans 5:16 – One for the Many
Romans 5:16 And the gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned. For the judgment which came from one offense resulted in condemnation, but the free gift which came from many offenses resulted in justification. Truth to Learn God’s free gift of righteousness takes care of...
Romans 5:15 – More Than Enough
Romans 5:15 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 the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many. Truth to Learn God’s free gift of grace is...
Romans 5:14 – Sin on the Throne
Romans 5:14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of the transgression of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come. Truth to Learn Even those who lived before the Law were sinners and suffered death...
Romans 5:13 – Sinless Without Law?
Romans 5:13 (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...
Romans 5:12 – Ancestral Sin
Romans 5:12 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...
Romans 5:11 – Bragging Rights
Romans 5:11 And not only that, but we also rejoice 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 “rejoice” is the Greek...
Romans 5:10 – Living Salvation
Romans 5:10 For if when we were 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...
Romans 5:9 – Saved from Wrath
Romans 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. 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
Romans 5:8 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...
Romans 5:7 – Unreasonable Sacrifice
Romans 5:7 For scarcely 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 “scarcely” is translated from the Greek word molis. It is...
Romans 5:6 – Irreverent and Undeserving
Romans 5:6 For when we were 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...
Romans 5:5 – Unimaginable Love
Romans 5:5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been 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
Romans 5:4 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...
Romans 5:3 – Joyful Tribulation
Romans 5:3 And not only that, but we also glory 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 “glory” in the current...
Romans 5:2 – Glorious Access
Romans 5:2 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”...
Romans 5:1 – Peace Through Faith
Romans 5:1 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...
Romans 4:25 – Resurrection Justification
Romans 4:25 who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of 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...
Romans 4:24 – Imputed Permanently
Romans 4:24 but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, Truth to Learn Righteousness is imputed to everyone who believes in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Behind the Words “From” is the translation of ek,...
Romans 4:23 – Old Truths for Us
Romans 4:23 Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed 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...
Romans 4:22 – Unearned Credit
Romans 4:22 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...
Romans 4:21 – Timeless Performance
Romans 4:21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. 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,”...
Romans 4:20 – Wait Training
Romans 4:20 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...
Romans 4:19 – Faith, Long and Strong
Romans 4:19 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...
Romans 4:18 – Faithful Expectation
Romans 4:18 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,...
Romans 4:17 – Children by Faith
Romans 4:17 (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...
Romans 4:16 – Foundational Promises
Romans 4:16 Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of...