And so I am eager to preach the gospel, where Christ was not named, lest I should build on another man's foundation, Truth to Learn All Christians are called and gifted to build the body of Christ. Behind the Words The expression “I am eager” is translated from the...
Romans 1:15 – Listening and Ready
So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. Truth to Learn Paul was ready to risk his life to obey God’s call in his life. Behind the Words The expression “I am ready” is translated from...
Romans 1:1 – Our Master’s Slave
Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Truth to Learn All Christians need to recognize that they are God’s slaves. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “slave” is doulos, which means, “a slave, one who is in a...
1 Peter 1:25 – Sowing the Eternal Gospel
But the word of the Lord endures forever." Now this is the word which by the gospel was proclaimed to you. Truth to Learn Those who share the gospel message are sowing incorruptible seed, which produces eternal life. Behind the Words “Endures” is translated from the Greek word meno,...
2 Thessalonians 2:14 – Let Your Light Shine!
to which He called you by our gospel, unto the acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn In heaven we will shine with the brilliant glory of God. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from kaleō, which means “to invite someone to...
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 6:15 – Stand Firm!
and having shod the feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Truth to Learn We have a firm standing in our salvation. Behind the Words “Having shod” is translated from the verb hupodeō, which is a compound word made up of hupo, meaning “under” and deō, meaning...
2 Thessalonians 2:14 – Let Your Light Shine!
to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn In heaven we will shine with the brilliant glory of God. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from kaleō, which means “to invite someone to come...
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 6:15 – Stand Firm!
and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Truth to Learn We have a firm standing in our salvation. Behind the Words “Having shod” is translated from the verb hupodeō, which is a compound word made up of hupo, meaning “under” and deō, meaning “to...
Romans 10:16 – Who’s the Fool?
Romans 10:16 - Who's the Fool? But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "LORD, who has believed our report?" Truth to Learn Many people will not listen to or believe the Gospel message. Behind the Words “Obeyed” is from the Greek word hupakouō, which is make...
Romans 1:16 – Powerful Message
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Truth to Learn There is eternal life giving power in the gospel message. Behind the Words...
Romans 1:15 – Listening and Ready
Romans 1:15 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. Truth to Learn Paul was ready to risk his life to obey God’s call in his life. Behind the Words The expression “I am ready” is translated...
Romans 1:2 – The Promised Gospel
Romans 1:2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, Truth to Learn The good news of Christ was promised to us in the Old Testament. Behind the Words The words “promised before” are translated from the Greek proepangellomai. This is made up of pro, meaning “before,...
Romans 1:1 – Our Master’s Slave
Romans 1:1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Truth to Learn All Christians need to recognize that they are God’s slaves. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “bondservant” is doulos, which means, “a slave, one who is in...
1 Peter 4:6 – Dead, But Alive
1 Peter 4:6 For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. Truth to Learn The ultimate price to pay for our faith (our life) may be...