55And the chief priests and all the Sanhedrin sought testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, and found none. 56For many bore false witness against Him, but their testimonies were not alike. 61bAgain the high priest asked Him, saying to Him, "Are You the Christ, the Son of the...
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 cheer” or “to rejoice.” The noun...
1 Peter 3:15 – Godly Fear
But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; Truth to Learn Standing firm in your faith is more important than giving in to the...
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...
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 5:23 – God Honoring Submission
Because a husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body Truth to Learn Submission is part of God’s plan and it honors Him. Behind the Words “Head” is translated from kephalē, which means “the uppermost...
Ephesians 1:12 – Hopeful Expectation
that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. Truth to Learn The hope of all Christians is Jesus the Christ, the Messiah. Behind the Words “Christ” is transliterated from the Greek word christos, which is based on the verb chriō, meaning “to...
James 2:1 – Impartial Faith
My brothers, do not have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. Truth to Learn Do not show favoritism based on outward appearances. Behind the Words The word translated “Lord” is kurios, which comes from the noun kuros, meaning “might or power.” The word...
1 Corinthians 3:11 – A Sure Foundation
For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn The church can only be as strong as its foundation. Behind the Words The word translated “other” is allos, meaning “another of the same kind.” A similar Greek word, heteros, means...
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...
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...
Mark 14:55, 56, 61b-64 – Christ the Messiah
55Now the chief priests and all the council sought testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none. 56For many bore false witness against Him, but their testimonies did not agree. ... 61bAgain the high priest asked Him, saying to Him, "Are You the Christ, the Son of...
Ephesians 5:23 – God Honoring Submission
For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body Truth to Learn Submission is part of God’s plan and it honors Him. Behind the Words “Head” is translated from kephalē, which means “the uppermost part...
Ephesians 1:12 – Hopeful Expectation
Ephesians 1:12 - Hopeful Expectation that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. Truth to Learn The hope of all Christians is Jesus the Christ, the Messiah. Behind the Words “Christ” is transliterated from the Greek word christos, which is based on the...
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 9:1 – Oath of Certainty
Romans 9:1 - Oath of Certainty I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, Truth to Learn Paul’s concern for the welfare of the unsaved Jews is demonstrated by his passionate proclamation. Behind the Words The Greek word...
Romans 8:34 – Our Defense Attorney
Romans 8:34 - Our Defense Attorney Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. Truth to Learn We are represented by the greatest defense attorney of all. Behind...
Romans 7:25 – He is Lord!
Romans 7:25 I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin. Truth to Learn Submitting to the lordship of Jesus Christ is the only way to win the battle against our sin...
Romans 6:9 – No Separation, Ever!
Romans 6:9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ can never die again! Behind the Words “Knowing” is translated from the Greek word eidō, which can mean either “to see or perceive” or...
Romans 6:8 – Eternal Living with Christ
Romans 6:8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, Truth to Learn We are currently living an eternal life with Christ. Behind the Words The word translated “believe” is pisteuō, which means “to believe” or “to have faith.” It is not simply...
Romans 6:4 – Raised to New Life
Romans 6:4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Truth to Learn Because of Christ’s resurrection we should live differently. Behind the...
Romans 6:3 – Baptized to Death
Romans 6:3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Truth to Learn We don’t have to let sin control us. We can have the victory! Behind the Words The word “baptized” is translated from baptidzo. It’s...
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 5:18, 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 5:14 – 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 5:12 – 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 5:8 – 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 5:1 – 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 2:16 – No More Secrets
Romans 2:16 14for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, 15who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their...