For I testify to them that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. Truth to Learn Zeal and devotion are good if they are not misplaced. Behind the Words Paul starts off this verse with “For I testify to them.” This is translated from the...
Romans 3:20 – Good Deeds
Therefore by the works of law no flesh will be justified in His presence, for through the law is the knowledge of sin. Truth to Learn No one can do enough good deeds to be saved. Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from the Greek word dioti, which is...
2 Peter 2:21 – Knowledge or Faith?
For it was better for them not to have recognized the way of righteousness, than having recognized it to turn away from the sacred commandment that was delivered to them. Truth to Learn Great works done in the name of God are not an indication of salvation. Real salvation comes...
2 Peter 1:2 – Abundant Peace
According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit to obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you. Truth to Learn Peace with God comes from complete knowledge of Him. Behind the Words Some translations use the...
Ephesians 4:13 – Gifts For Unity
untill we all may come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; Truth to Learn Christians should all be working for each other. Behind the...
Ephesians 3:19 – Knowledge by Experience
and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge; that you may be filled unto all the fullness of God. Truth to Learn You can only really know God’s love by experience. Behind the Words “And” is translated from the word te, which is a particle of connection...
Ephesians 3:4 – Uncovering the Mystery
by the reading of which, you are able to understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), Truth to Learn Mysteries are revealed in the Bible. Behind the Words “The reading” is translated from anaginōskō. This word is made up of ana, used as an intensifier and ginōskō, which...
1 Corinthians 1:5 – Birthday Gifts
that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge, Truth to Learn Christians are given spiritual gifts at the moment of salvation. Behind the Words The words “you were enriched” are translated from the Greek verb ploutidzō, which is derived from the noun ploutos, meaning...
Ephesians 4:13 – Gifts For Unity
till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; Truth to Learn Christians should all be working for each other. Behind the Words “Come to”...
Ephesians 3:19 – Knowledge by Experience
Ephesians 3:19 - Knowledge by Experience to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Truth to Learn You can only really know God’s love by experience. Behind the Words There is a tiny Greek particle that is left...
Ephesians 3:4 – Uncovering the Mystery
Ephesians 3:4 - Uncovering the Mystery by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), Truth to Learn Mysteries are revealed in the Bible. Behind the Words “When you read” is translated from anaginōskō. This word is made up of ana, used as an...
Romans 10:2 – Zeal for God
Romans 10:2 - Zeal for God For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. Truth to Learn Zeal and devotion are good if they are not misplaced. Behind the Words Paul starts off this verse with “For I bear them witness.”...
Romans 2:20 – Giving Truth Away
Romans 2:20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, having the form of knowledge and truth in the law. Truth to Learn We have the truth and we are to freely give it away. Behind the Words The word translated “instructor” is the Greek word paideutēs, which is...
2 Peter 3:18 – Eternal Praise
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Truth to Learn We are to grow spiritually and give God all the glory. Behind the Words The word translated “grow” is auxanō, meaning...
2 Peter 1:5 – Diligent Growth
2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Truth to Learn No matter where we are in our Christian experience today, we need to be growing and maturing in our relationship to God. Behind the Words “Every” is...
2 Peter 1:3 – God-given Godliness
2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Truth to Learn All that we need for life and godliness comes from God. Behind the Words “Divine” is translated...
2 Peter 1:2 – Abundant Peace
2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Truth to Learn Peace with God comes from complete knowledge of Him. Behind the Words The word translated “be … in abundance” is plēthunō, which is derived from plēthō, meaning...