I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, Truth to Learn Women who serve in formal positions in a church perform an important service to God and His church. Behind the Words “Commend” is translated from the Greek verb sunistēmi, a...
Romans 15:8 – Breaking Old Habits
For I say that Jesus Christ has become a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers, Truth to Learn The bondage of manmade rules and tradition is hard to break. Behind the Words “Has become” is translated from the...
Romans 13:6 – Taxes? Really?
For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God's ministers attending continually to this very thing. Truth to Learn Paying taxes is part of God’s plan for government. Behind the Words The words “you pay” are from the Greek verb teleō, which literally means “to end.”...
Romans 13:4 – Authority of Vengeance
For he is God's minister for your good. but if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to bring wrath on him who practices evil. Truth to Learn We are to submit to those in authority...
1 Thessalonians 3:2 – Growth and Service
and sent Timothy, our brother and minister and fellow laborer of God in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, Truth to Learn Christians are called both to grow in faith and to serve God through faith. Behind the Words The verb “sent”...
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 3:7 – Humble Building Block
of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me according to the working of His power. Truth to Learn God places each of us in the temple of God and gives us the gifts we need to perform the function He...
1 Corinthians 3:5 – Leader or Servant?
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? Truth to Learn A pastor leads by being an example of a humble servant. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “who” is tis, an interrogative pronoun meaning “who?”...
1 Thessalonians 3:2 – Growth and Service
and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, Truth to Learn Christians are called both to grow in faith and to serve God through faith. Behind the Words The verb “sent”...
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 3:7 – Humble Building Block
Ephesians 3:7 - Humble Building Block of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power. Truth to Learn God places each of us in the temple of God and gives us the gifts we...
Romans 16:1 – Phoebe the Deaconess
Romans 16:1 - Phoebe the Deaconess I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, Truth to Learn Women who serve in formal positions in a church perform an important service to God and His church. Behind the Words “Commend” is translated from...
Romans 15:16 – Ministerial Calling
Romans 15:16 - Ministerial Calling that I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Christians are called to a ministry of proclaiming the gospel message...
Romans 15:8 – Breaking Old Habits
Romans 15:8 - Breaking Old Habits Now I say that Jesus Christ has become a servant to the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers, Truth to Learn The bondage of manmade rules and tradition is hard to break. Behind the Words “Has...
Romans 13:6 – Taxes? Really?
Romans 13:6 - Taxes? Really? For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God's ministers attending continually to this very thing. Truth to Learn Paying taxes is part of God’s plan for government. Behind the Words The words “you pay” are from the Greek verb teleō, which...
Romans 13:4 – Authority of Vengeance
Romans 13:4 - Authority of Vengeance For he is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. Truth to Learn We...