to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all the glory and all of our praise. Behind the Words “God” is from the Greek noun theos. This is probably derived from the Greek theteres (a placer of things) because the Greeks...
Romans 3:22 – Through Faith
and the righteousness of God is through faith in Jesus Christ, toward all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; Truth to Learn You can’t earn righteousness, but you can receive it. Behind the Words The word translated “faith” is the Greek word pistis. This is...
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 1:9 – Turn From Idols
For they themselves declare about us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, Truth to Learn We need to turn from idols and give all our devotion to God. Behind the Words “Declare”...
Ephesians 4:6 – One Father God
one God and Father of all, the One above all, and through all, and in you all. Truth to Learn All Christians are united under our Father God. Behind the Words “God” is translated from the Greek word theos, from which we get our English word “theology,” meaning the...
Ephesians 1:17 – Seekers of Revelation
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the full knowledge of Him, Truth to Learn Christians should actively seek greater knowledge of God. Behind the Words The word “God” is translated from the...
1 Corinthians 3:9 – Builder or Spectator?
For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, you are God's building. Truth to Learn Every Christian is assigned a task in building God’s church and we all need to be hard at work, not just watching. Behind the Words In this verse, each time the word “God’s”...
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 1:9 – Turn From Idols
For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, Truth to Learn We need to turn from idols and give all our devotion to God. Behind the Words “Declare” is...
Ephesians 4:6 – One Father God
one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Truth to Learn All Christians are united under our Father God. Behind the Words “God” is translated from the Greek word theos, from which we get our English word “theology,” meaning the study...
Ephesians 1:17 – Seekers of Revelation
Ephesians 1:17 - Seekers of Revelation that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, Truth to Learn Christians should actively seek greater knowledge of God. Behind the Words The word “God”...
Romans 16:27 – To God Be The Glory!
Romans 16:27 - To God Be The Glory! to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all the glory and all of our praise. Behind the Words “God” is from the Greek noun theos. This is probably derived from the Greek theteres...
Romans 8:14 – Heavenly Guide Service
Romans 8:14 - Heavenly Guide Service For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Truth to Learn The Spirit of God is our “life coach” and guide. Behind the Words The word translated “led” is agō, which means “to lead” or “to...
Romans 6:23 – The Free Gift
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Truth to Learn God offers all of us a free gift of inestimable value. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “wages” is opsonia, which is the plural...
Romans 6:22 – Set-apart to Him
Romans 6:22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. Truth to Learn God has set Christians apart and has given them eternal life. Behind the Words Throughout this chapter Paul has been...
Romans 6:13 – Stand Beside God
Romans 6:13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Truth to Learn We have a choice to use bodies as weapons of unrighteousness or as...
Romans 6:11 – What’s Your Choice?
Romans 6:11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Truth to Learn We don’t have to live in sin. We can choose to live to God. Behind the Words “Likewise” is from the Greek word houtōs which...
Romans 6:10 – Identity Crisis?
Romans 6:10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. Truth to Learn We have identified ourselves with Jesus Christ in His death to sin. We should also identify ourselves with Him in living for...
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 5:5 – Unimaginable Love
Romans 5:5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Truth to Learn God has abundantly shown His love for us. Behind the Words The word translated “disappoint” is kataischunō, which is...
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 3:29 – Non-Exclusive God
Romans 3:29 Or is He the God of the Jews only? Is He not also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also, Truth to Learn No group of people has exclusive rights to God and His truth. Behind the Words “Only” is translated from the Greek word...
Romans 1:20 – Created Evidence
Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, Truth to Learn God reveals much about Himself in His created world. Behind the Words...
Romans 1:19 – Our God Revealed
Romans 1:19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. Truth to Learn God does not hide Himself from mankind. Behind the Words The phrase, “the thing which may be known” is from the Greek to gnoston, which literally means...
1 Peter 4:11 – Speaking and Ministering
1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever....