So then each of us will give account of himself to God. Truth to Learn All Christians will have to testify regarding what they have done for God while on this earth. Behind the Words Paul starts off the current verse with the Greek words ara oun, which basically...
1 Peter 4:10 – Ministering Gifts
each one as has received a gift, ministering it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Truth to Learn God has given every Christian gifts. These are to be shared with the rest of the church, liberally and humbly. Behind the Words The expression...
1 Corinthians 3:13 – The Fire Test
each one's work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one's work, of what sort it is. Truth to Learn We need to be working in the church for God’s glory. Behind the Words “Each...
1 Corinthians 3:8 – Unity and Individuality
Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. Truth to Learn The work of ministry is a team effort, but the rewards given will be based on individual effort. Behind the Words “One” is translated...
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 Corinthians 1:12 – Submission or Contention
Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos," or "I am of Cephas," or "I am of Christ." Truth to Learn Christians must be submitted to their leaders. Behind the Words “I say” is the translation of the verb legÅ,...
Romans 14:12 – Personal Testimony
Romans 14:12 - Personal Testimony So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. Truth to Learn All Christians will have to testify regarding what they have done for God while on this earth. Behind the Words Paul starts off the current verse with the Greek words...