Romans 9:4 - New Old Truths who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises; Truth to Learn We can learn a lot about our faith from the Old Testament. Behind the Words The word...
Romans 8:18 – Suffering for Glory
Romans 8:18 - Suffering for Glory For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Truth to Learn Our future glory is far greater than our current suffering. Behind the Words The expression “I...
Romans 5:3 – Joyful Tribulation
Romans 5:3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; Truth to Learn We also rejoice in difficult times because these are the times when we learn to endure hardship. Behind the Words The Greek word that is translated “glory” in the current...
Romans 5:2 – Glorious Access
Romans 5:2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Truth to Learn We have access to God’s grace and look forward to being in His presence. Behind the Words The word translated “access”...
Romans 4:20 – Wait Training
Romans 4:20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, Truth to Learn While waiting for God to fulfill His promise, Abraham’s faith got stronger, and he gave glory to God. Behind the Words The Greek word translated...
Romans 3:7 – The Truth Judge
Romans 3:7 For if the truth of God has increased through my lie to His glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? Truth to Learn We are sinners and God will judge sinners. Behind the Words “Increased” is from the Greek word perisseuō, which is based on...
Romans 2:10 – Peaceful Reward
Romans 2:10 but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Truth to Learn If we are working for God now, He will reward us later. Behind the Words The word translated “works” is the Greek verb ergodzomai,...
Romans 2:7 – Continual Good Works
Romans 2:7 eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; Truth to Learn We are to be continually doing good works for God. Behind the Words There are two Greek words, men and de, which are not often translated. They are...
Romans 1:25 – The Truth or The Lie
Romans 1:25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. Truth to Learn We all choose to believe either the truth about God or the lie. Behind the Words “exchanged” is translated from metallassō,...
Romans 1:23 – Idol Worship
Romans 1:23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Truth to Learn We tend to worship corruptible things that we can see, rather than our eternal God who we can’t see. Behind the Words “Incorruptible”...
2 Peter 3:18 – Eternal Praise
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Truth to Learn We are to grow spiritually and give God all the glory. Behind the Words The word translated “grow” is auxanō, meaning...
2 Peter 1:17 – A Father Well Pleased
2 Peter 1:17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." Truth to Learn God the Father is, and has always been, pleased with...
1 Peter 5:11 – Our Eternal God
1 Peter 5:11 To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. Truth to Learn God is mighty in position and power, deserving of our worship now and for all eternity. Behind the Words The word translated “glory” is doxa, (from which we get our English word,...
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 5:1 – Peter the Elder
1 Peter 5:1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Truth to Learn Pastor Peter is about to give instruction to church leaders. Behind...