For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, Truth to Learn Our salvation is secure! Behind the Words The word translated “persuaded” is the Greek word peithō, meaning “to persuade or convince someone.” This word...
Romans 1:4 – Divine Resurrection Declaration
and declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord; Truth to Learn Jesus was resurrected from the dead, declaring that He is God. Behind the Words The word translated “declared” is the...
2 Peter 1:16 – His Majestic Return
Fore not following cleverly devised fables, we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, having been eyewitnesses of his majesty. Truth to Learn Christ’s glorious return is not a wishful, made-up story. It is a promise from Christ himself, attested to by angels. ...
1 Peter 3:22 – Our Exalted Example
who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven and, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him. Truth to Learn The result of Christ’s patient, faithful suffering is exaltation. Behind the Words The words “right hand” are translated from the Greek word...
1 Peter 1:5 – Guardian of Salvation
who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation, ready to be revealed in the last time. Truth to Learn God is guarding our salvation and will not allow it to be lost. Behind the Words “Kept” is translated from the Greek word phroureō, which is...
2 Thessalonians 1:7 – Eternal Rest
and to you who are troubled, rest with us in the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with His mighty angels, Truth to Learn Christians may be suffering now, but we will have eternal rest. Behind the Words Some translations start this verse off with, “and to give...
1 Thessalonians 1:5 – Holy Spirit Enlightenment
For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, even as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake. Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit enables us to understand the...
Ephesians 3:16 – Prayer of Strength
that He might give you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, Truth to Learn The Apostle Paul prayed for strength for us in our time of need. Behind the Words “He might give” is from the...
Ephesians 3:10 – Angelic Observers
so that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the rulers and powers in the heavenly places through the church, Truth to Learn Angels learn about God by watching you and me. Behind the Words The word translated “manifold” is an interesting Greek word 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...
Ephesians 1:21 – Powerful Proof
far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. Truth to Learn Jesus’ resurrection is the proof of God’s resurrection promise. Behind the Words “Far above” is translated from...
Ephesians 1:19 – Incredible Mighty Power!
and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power Truth to Learn God has already demonstrated how valuable we are to Him. Behind the Words “Exceeding” is from the Greek verb huperballō, which is made up of...
1 Corinthians 3:1 – Eternal Babies
And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. Truth to Learn Some Christians don’t grow in their relationship with Christ. Behind the Words The word “could” is translated from a form of dunamis, meaning “to be able”...
1 Corinthians 2:5 – Wisdom vs. Power
that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. Truth to Learn Man’s message may be wise, but God’s message is powerful. Behind the Words The word translated “faith” is pistis. This is the noun form of the verb peithō, which means...
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 1:18 – Completed and Sealed
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Truth to Learn Salvation is a completed and sealed transaction. Behind the Words The word translated “message” is logos. It generally refers to something...
2 Thessalonians 1:7 – Eternal Rest
and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, Truth to Learn Christians may be suffering now, but we will have eternal rest. Behind the Words The word “give” is not in the Greek text, but has...
1 Thessalonians 1:5 – Holy Spirit Enlightenment
For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake. Truth to Learn The empowering Spirit Behind the Words The word “gospel”...
Ephesians 3:16 – Prayer of Strength
Ephesians 3:16 - Prayer of Strength that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, Truth to Learn The Apostle Paul prayed for strength for us in our time of need. Behind the Words “He...
Ephesians 3:10 – Angelic Observers
Ephesians 3:10 - Angelic Observers to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, Truth to Learn Angels learn about God by watching you and me. Behind the Words The word translated “manifold”...
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...
Ephesians 1:21 – Powerful Proof
Ephesians 1:21 - Powerful Proof far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. Truth to Learn Jesus’ resurrection is the proof of God’s resurrection promise. Behind the Words “Far...
Ephesians 1:19 – Incredible Mighty Power!
Ephesians 1:19 - Incredible Mighty Power! and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power Truth to Learn God has already demonstrated how valuable we are to Him. Behind the Words “Exceeding” is from the Greek verb huperballō,...
Romans 8:38 – No One and Nothing
Romans 8:38 - No One and Nothing For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, Truth to Learn Our salvation is secure! Behind the Words The word translated “persuaded” is the Greek word peithō, meaning “to...