even us, whom He also called, not only of the Jews, but also of the Gentiles? Truth to Learn God chose us, Jews and Gentiles alike, to be His holy children so that He will receive praise and glory. Behind the Words “Called” is from the Greek word kaleō,...
Romans 9:7 – Isaac, God’s Choice
nor because they are the Abraham’s seed are they all children; but, "in Isaac your seed shall be called." Truth to Learn God chose Isaac as the promised seed of Abraham. Behind the Words The word “children” is translated from the Greek word teknon, which is the noun form...
Romans 8:28 – Called for Goodness Sake
And we know that to the ones loving God all things work together for good, to those who are the called ones according to His purpose. Truth to Learn God is producing goodness in Christians because He has decided to do so. Behind the Words The words “all things”...
Romans 2:17 – No Place for Pride
Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest upon the law, and make your boast in God, Truth to Learn Relying on heritage and obedience to the Law is futile. Behind the Words “Indeed” is translated from the two Greek words ei de. Some translations use the English word...
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 1:1 – Our Master’s Slave
Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Truth to Learn All Christians need to recognize that they are God’s slaves. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “slave” is doulos, which means, “a slave, one who is in a...
1 Peter 2:21 – Exemplary Suffering
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving to you an example, that you might follow His steps: Truth to Learn We have been called by God to follow Christ’s example. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from kaleō, which means “to...
2 Thessalonians 2:14 – Let Your Light Shine!
to which He called you by our gospel, unto the acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn In heaven we will shine with the brilliant glory of God. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from kaleō, which means “to invite someone to...
2 Thessalonians 2:4 – The Man of Lawlessness
who opposes and exalts himself above all who are called God or object of worship, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God. Truth to Learn The “man of sin” will be revealed before the Day of the Lord. Behind the...
James 2:23 – Reckoned and Called
And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." And he was called friend of God. Truth to Learn If you believe God’s word, your works will declare it. Behind the Words Back in verse eight of this chapter, we looked...
1 Corinthians 1:24 – Wisdom and Power
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Truth to Learn Preach the “foolish message” and watch God’s power at work. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from the plural form of klētos, a noun which...
1 Corinthians 1:9 – Called Into Eternal Fellowship
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Truth to Learn Christians are called into fellowship with God, forever. Behind the Words Pistos is the Greek word translated “faithful.” It is based on the verb peithō, meaning “to win over”...
2 Thessalonians 2:14 – Let Your Light Shine!
to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn In heaven we will shine with the brilliant glory of God. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from kaleō, which means “to invite someone to come...
Ephesians 4:1 – Serve One, Serve All
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, Truth to Learn We are all called to serve in God’s church. Behind the Words “Prisoner” is from desmios, which is derived from the verb desmeō, meaning “to bind.” Thus,...
Romans 9:24 – Jews and Gentiles
Romans 9:24 - Jews and Gentiles even us whom He called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles? Truth to Learn God chose us, Jews and Gentiles alike, to be His holy children so that He will receive praise and glory. Behind the Words “Called” is from...
Romans 9:7 – Isaac, God’s Choice
Romans 9:7 - Isaac, God's Choice nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, "in Isaac your seed shall be called." Truth to Learn God chose Isaac as the promised seed of Abraham. Behind the Words The word “children” is translated from the Greek word...
Romans 8:30 – Righteous & Glorious
Romans 8:30- Righteous & Glorious Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified. Truth to Learn All Christians have been called, justified, and glorified! Behind the Words The word translated “justified” is dikaioō, which means...
Romans 8:28 – Called for Goodness Sake
Romans 8:28 - Called for Goodness Sake And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Truth to Learn God is producing goodness in Christians because He has decided to do so. 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...
Romans 1:6 – God’s Saving Call
Romans 1:6 among whom you also are the called 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 1:1 – Our Master’s Slave
Romans 1:1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Truth to Learn All Christians need to recognize that they are God’s slaves. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “bondservant” is doulos, which means, “a slave, one who is in...
1 Peter 5:10 – Temporary Suffering
1 Peter 5:10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. Truth to Learn God will use our suffering to make us complete in Him. Behind the Words The...
1 Peter 3:9 – Blessings for Insults
1 Peter 3:9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. Truth to Learn The proper response when someone insults you is to bless them. Behind the Words The word translated...