Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord. Truth to Learn Some people were specially honored by the Apostle Paul. Behind the Words “Amplias” is a shortened form of the Latin name Ampliatus, meaning “enlarged.” Some Greek manuscripts have the full name rather than the shortened form. “Beloved” is translated from...
Romans 11:28 – Not Your Enemies
With regard to the gospel they are enemies, but with regard to the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers. Truth to Learn The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are God’s beloved people whom He will rescue one day. Behind the Words The word translated,...
Romans 9:25 – His Beloved Children
As He says also in Hosea: "I will call them My people, who were not My people, and her beloved, who was not beloved." Truth to Learn God chooses people, not nations, and all of His chosen ones are His beloved children. Behind the Words The word “people” is...
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...
1 Thessalonians 1:4 – Chosen and Loved
knowing, beloved brethren, your election by God. Truth to Learn All Christians are chosen by and loved by God. Behind the Words The word “knowing” is from the Greek verb oida, which means “to see with perception,” that is, “to be aware of.” It is expressed here as a...
Ephesians 6:21 – The Beloved Waiter
But that you also might know the things concerning me and what I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; Truth to Learn God gives recognition to those who serve humbly. Behind the Words The words “that...
Ephesians 5:1 – Imitators, Not Actors
Then become imitators of God as beloved children. Truth to Learn We need to live the part that God has given us. Behind the Words “Then” is translated from oun, which indicates a connection of two thoughts, sometimes indicating an affect from the previous thought, but often just a...
Ephesians 1:6 – Amazing Grace
to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He favored us in the Beloved One. Truth to Learn Because of His grace, God loves us with the same love He has for Jesus Christ. Behind the Words The word “praise” is translated from epainos, composed of...
James 1:16 – Perfect Love
Do not be led astray, my beloved brethren. Truth to Learn Seek the truth and do not let yourself be led astray, because God loves you with a perfect love. Behind the Words The word translated “be led astray” is a form of planaō which means “to cause to roam...
1 Thessalonians 1:4 – Chosen and Loved
knowing, beloved brethren, your election by God. Truth to Learn All Christians are chosen by and loved by God. Behind the Words The word “knowing” is from the Greek verb oida, which means “to see with perception,” that is, “to be aware of.” It is expressed here as a casual...
Ephesians 6:21 – The Beloved Waiter
But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you; Truth to Learn God gives recognition to those who serve humbly. Behind the Words The words “that you may know”...
Ephesians 1:6 – Amazing Grace
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...
Romans 16:8 – My Beloved Brother
Romans 16:8 - My Beloved Brother Greet Amplias, my beloved in the Lord. Truth to Learn Some people were specially honored by the Apostle Paul. Behind the Words “Amplias” is a shortened form of the Latin name Ampliatus, meaning “enlarged.” Some Greek manuscripts have the full name rather than the...
Romans 11:28 – Not Your Enemies
Romans 11:28 - Not Your Enemies Concerning the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but concerning the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers. Truth to Learn The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are God’s beloved people whom He will rescue one day. Behind the...
Romans 9:25 – His Beloved Children
Romans 9:25 - His Beloved Children As He says also in Hosea: "I will call them My people, who were not My people, and her beloved, who was not beloved." Truth to Learn God chooses people, not nations, and all of His chosen ones are His beloved children. Behind the...
Romans 1:7 – The Called Saints
Romans 1:7 To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be 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 saints. Behind the Words “Beloved” is translated from...