The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Truth to Learn We have the genuine Word of God. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from charis. This is the noun form of the verb chairō, meaning “to be full of cheer” or “to rejoice.” The noun...
Romans 14:17 – Calm Delight
for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Building up the body of Christ creates a sense of calm delight. Behind the Words “Eating” is from the Greek noun brōsis, which is derived from...
Romans 11:6 – Grace Verses Works
And if by grace, then it is no longer from works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. Truth to Learn It is either grace or works. It can’t be both. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “grace” is a form of charis, which we looked at in yesterday’s...
Romans 11:5 – The Chosen Remnant
Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace. Truth to Learn We are the remnant, chosen to be God’s children, by His grace alone. Behind the Words The word translated “election” is the Greek word eklogē. This is a compound...
Romans 6:17 – Getting Into Shape
But thanks be to God that you were slaves of sin, but you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. Truth to Learn We are molded into Christ’s shape by Biblical teaching. Behind the Words The words “thanks be” are translated from the...
Romans 4:4 – Unearned Gift
Now to him who is working, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt. Truth to Learn Abraham did not earn his righteousness and neither can we. Behind the Words The words “who is working” are translated from ergodzomai, which means “to work or labor.” “Wages” is...
Romans 3:24 – Free Righteousness
being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Truth to Learn Through faith in Jesus Christ we are declared to be righteous. Behind the Words “Being justified” is translated from dikaioō. This is based on dikaios, which as we saw in verse ten...
1 Peter 2:19 – Joyful Suffering
For this is commendable, if because of consciousness of God one endures grief, suffering unjustly. Truth to Learn We should rejoice when we suffer for doing what is good. Behind the Words “Commendable” is translated from the Greek word charis, which is derived from the verb chairō, meaning “to...
2 Thessalonians 3:18 – Our Master’s Grace
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is our gracious Lord and Master. He owns us. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek noun charis, which is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” Therefore, we see...
2 Thessalonians 1:12 – His Glory!
so that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ will one day receive all the glory and all the praise that is due to...
2 Thessalonians 1:2 – Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn People who know God’s grace can experience peace with Him. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek noun charis, which is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” Charis means...
1 Thessalonians 5:28 – Our Lord and Master
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is our gracious Lord and Master. He owns us. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek noun charis, which is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” Therefore, we see that...
Ephesians 6:24 – Eternal Joy
Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Truth to Learn God’s grace and His love are unfading and eternal. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek word charis. This is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” It specifically refers...
Matthew 2:10 – Strong Faith?
Having seen the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. Truth to Learn Faith in anything other than Jesus Christ is futile. Behind the Words “Having seen” is translated from the verb horaō, which means “to see” or “to stare at.” It is expressed here as an aorist participle,...
Ephesians 4:7 – God’s Gifting
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift. Truth to Learn Each Christian has a job function to perform within the church based on how God has gifted him or her. Behind the Words The word “each” is from heskatos, which...
Ephesians 2:5 – Undeserved Love
And we being dead in trespasses, He made us alive together with Christ (by grace you are saved), Truth to Learn God loves us instead of giving us what we deserve. Behind the Words The words “when we were” are translated from the verb eimi, which is the verb...
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...
Ephesians 1:2 – Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Paul prays for God to show His grace to us and grant us peace. Behind the Words The word translated “Grace” is charis, which is derived from the verb chairō, meaning “to...
1 Corinthians 3:10 – Construction Gifts
According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. Truth to Learn Christians are to use their gifts to build up the...
1 Corinthians 1:3 – Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Paul prays for God to show His grace to us and grant us peace. Behind the Words The word translated “Grace” is charis, which is derived from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.”...
2 Thessalonians 3:18 – Our Master’s Grace
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is our gracious Lord and Master. He owns us. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek noun charis, which is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” Therefore, we see that...
2 Thessalonians 1:12 – His Glory!
that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ will one day receive all the glory and all the praise that is due to Him...
2 Thessalonians 1:2 – Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn People who know God’s grace can experience peace with Him. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek noun charis, which is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” Charis means “that...
1 Thessalonians 5:28 – Our Lord and Master
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is our gracious Lord and Master. He owns us. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek noun charis, which is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” Therefore, we see that charis...
Ephesians 6:24 – Eternal Joy
Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Truth to Learn God’s grace and His love are unfading and eternal. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from the Greek word charis. This is from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.” It specifically refers to...
Ephesians 4:7 – God’s Gifting
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift. Truth to Learn Each Christian has a job function to perform within the church based on how God has gifted him or her. Behind the Words The word “each” is from heskatos, which indicates...
Ephesians 2:5 – Undeserved Love
Ephesians 2:5 - Undeserved Love even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), Truth to Learn God loves us instead of giving us what we deserve. Behind the Words The words “when we were” are translated from the verb...
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...
Ephesians 1:2 – Grace and Peace
Ephesians 1:2 - Grace and Peace Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Paul prays for God to show His grace to us and grant us peace. Behind the Words The word translated “Grace” is charis, which is derived from...
Romans 16:24 – Precious, Sacred, and True
Romans 16:24- Precious, Sacred, and True The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Truth to Learn We have the genuine Word of God. Behind the Words “Grace” is translated from charis. This is the noun form of the verb chairō, meaning “to be full of...
Romans 14:17 – Calm Delight
Romans 14:17 - Calm Delight for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Building up the body of Christ creates a sense of calm delight. Behind the Words “Eating” is from the Greek noun brōsis,...