The faith that you have, have it to yourself before God. Blessed is the person who does not condemn himself in what he approves. Truth to Learn Living in God’s presence affects our decisions and choices. Behind the Words The word translated “faith” is pistis, which means “that about...
Romans 4:8 – Blessed Through Faith
Blessed is the man whose sin the lord will no way take into account." Truth to Learn God considers those who believe His promises as sinless. As a result, He shows His favor to them. Behind the Words The word translated “Blessed” is makarios. We looked at the verb...
1 Peter 4:14 – Suffering For His Glory
If you are reproached in the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. Truth to Learn Our obedient, righteous suffering glorifies God. Behind the Words The...
1 Peter 3:14 – Unlikely Suffering
But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "And do not fear their fear, nor be troubled." Truth to Learn We probably won’t suffer for behaving the way God expects us to. But if we do, we are fortunate, and we should not be afraid. ...
1 Peter 1:3 – Spiritual Birth
Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, Truth to Learn Because of the resurrection of Jesus, we have spiritual life. Behind the...
Ephesians 1:3 – Spiritual Blessings
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, Truth to Learn God has already blessed us with every spiritual blessing. Behind the Words There are two Greek words translated “blessed” in the New...
Ephesians 1:3 – Spiritual Blessings
Ephesians 1:3 - Spiritual Blessings Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, Truth to Learn God has blessed us with spiritual blessings. Behind the Words There are two Greek words translated “blessed”...
Romans 14:22 – In His Presence
Romans 14:22 - In His Presence Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. Truth to Learn Living in God’s presence affects our decisions and choices. Behind the Words The word translated “faith” is pistis, which...
Romans 4:9 – Righteous Without Surgery
Romans 4:9 Does this blessedness then come upon the circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness. Truth to Learn We can receive the same blessedness that Abraham enjoyed through faith. Behind the Words “Blessedness” is from makarismos, which we...
Romans 4:8 – Blessed Through Faith
Romans 4:8 Blessed is the man to whom the lord shall not impute sin." Truth to Learn God considers those who believe His promises as sinless. As a result, He shows His favor to them. Behind the Words The word translated “Blessed” is makarios. We looked at the verb form...
Romans 4:6 – Righteousness Without Works
Romans 4:6 just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works: Truth to Learn David also talked about those who are blessed due to God’s declaring them righteous without having done good works. Behind the Words “Just as” is translated from...
1 Peter 4:14 – Suffering For His Glory
1 Peter 4:14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. Truth to Learn Our obedient, righteous suffering glorifies God. Behind the...
1 Peter 1:14 – Unlikely Suffering
1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled." Truth to Learn We probably won’t suffer for behaving the way God expects us to. But if we do, we are fortunate, and we...