Well said. In unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be high-minded, but fear. Truth to Learn Salvation should not produce pride, but reverential fear. Behind the Words “Well said” is translated from the Greek word kalōs, meaning “well, justly, or aptly.” It is...
Romans 10:3 – Completely Submitted
For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, did not submit to God’s righteousness. Truth to Learn Righteousness comes by submitting your will to the will of Almighty God. Behind the Words The word translated “ignorant” is agnoeō, which is a compound word...
Romans 5:2 – Glorious Access
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” is...
Romans 3:31 – Not Useless, Set Firm
Do we then make the law void through faith? Certainly not! On the contrary, we establish the law. Truth to Learn Living by faith upholds the law, it doesn’t destroy it. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “we make … void” is a form of the verb katargeō....
Ephesians 6:14 – Truth and Righteousness
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, Truth to Learn Truth and righteousness are two of the key pieces of our armor. Behind the Words “Stand” is translated from the Greek word histēmi, meaning “to stand.” It is expressed here...
Matthew 2:9 – Diligently Seek Him
And having heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they saw in the East went before them, until it came and stood over where the child was. Truth to Learn Let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. (1Chronicles 16:10) Behind the Words The...
James 5:9 – Grumbling Judgment
Do not murmur against one another, brothers, that you be not condemned. Behold, the Judge stands before the door! Truth to Learn Complaining about other Christians does not please God. Behind the Words The word translated “murmur” is the Greek word stenadzō. This is based on the adjective stenos,...
Ephesians 6:14 – Truth and Righteousness
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, Truth to Learn Truth and righteousness are two of the key pieces of our armor. Behind the Words “Stand” is translated from the Greek word histēmi, meaning “to stand.” It is expressed here in the...
Romans 11:20 – Faith and Fear
Romans 11:20 - Faith and Fear Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. Truth to Learn Salvation should not produce pride, but reverential fear. Behind the Words “Well said” is translated from the Greek word kalōs, meaning...
Romans 10:3 – Completely Submitted
Romans 10:3 - Completely Submitted For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God. Truth to Learn Righteousness only comes by voluntarily submitting your will to the will of Almighty God. Behind the Words The word translated...
Romans 9:19 – No Fault Sovereignty
Romans 9:19 - No Fault Sovereignty You will say to me then, "Why does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?" Truth to Learn It is completely fair for God to do as He decides. Behind the Words The Greek verb translated “find fault” is memphomai, meaning...