And not only that, but we also are rejoicing in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. Truth to Learn We have the right to rejoice and brag about God our Father. Behind the Words The word translated “rejoicing” is the Greek...
Romans 2:23 – Walk the Walk!
You who make your boast in the law, do you dishonor God through breaking the law? Truth to Learn Christianity is faith in action, not just good sounding words. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “boast” is kauchaomai. Some Greek Lexicons indicate that this is derived from auchen,...
Ephesians 2:9 – Unearned and Secure
not of works, that no one may boast. Truth to Learn We didn’t do anything to earn our salvation. Behind the Words “Not” is translated from the Greek particle ou, meaning “no or not.” It expresses direct and full negation, independently and absolutely. The word translated “works” is ergon,...
James 4:16 – Stealing Credit from God
But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. Truth to Learn Claiming credit for your own success is vicious thievery. Behind the Words The words “boast” and “boasting” are both translated from forms of kauchaomai, which means “to glory” or “to celebrate.” It implies making great,...
James 1:9 – Humble Exaltation
Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, Truth to Learn Being poor and unimportant is humbling. As a Christian, you have been elevated to the position of a child of God. God’s children are neither unimportant or poor. Behind the Words The word translated “humble” is the word tapeinos...
1 Corinthians 3:21 – Focus on Him
Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours: Truth to Learn We need to keep our focus on God and humbly serve Him. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from the Greek word hōste. This word is made up of hōs, meaning “as” and the particle...
1 Corinthians 1:31 – Where’s Your Focus
that, as it is written, "he who glories, let him glory in the Lord." Truth to Learn The focus of our life needs to be on God, not the things of man. Behind the Words The words “it is written” are translated from the Greek verb graphō , which literally...
1 Corinthians 1:29 – God Deserves the Glory
that no flesh should glory in His presence. Truth to Learn God deserves the praise for who we are and what we have. Behind the Words “That” is translated from the Greek word hopōs, which is an adverb of manner. The basic meaning of this word is, “in what manner,...
Ephesians 2:9 – Unearned and Secure
Ephesians 2:9 - Unearned and Secure not of works, lest anyone should boast. Truth to Learn We didn’t do anything to earn our salvation. Behind the Words “Not” is translated from the Greek particle ou, meaning “no or not.” It expresses direct and full negation, independently and absolutely. The word...