And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, to prove in you what the good and pleasing and perfect will of God is. Truth to Learn Don’t be like everyone around you and don’t let others tell you what you should...
Romans 5:13 – Sinless Without Law?
For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. Truth to Learn We don’t have to break the Law of Moses to be sinners. Behind the Words “World” is from the Greek word kosmos, which is probably derived from...
1 Peter 4:3 – Wasted Pleasure
For the time of life having passed is sufficient for us to have worked out the will of the Gentiles, having lived in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and lawless idolatries. Truth to Learn We’ve wasted enough time; now let’s focus on serving God. Behind the Words “Lewdness”...
1 Peter 3:5 – Exemplary Holy Women
For in this manner, in the past, the holy women who were hoping in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands, Truth to Learn The example of proper adornment is in the Old Testament women. Behind the Words The Greek word hagiai, is translated here as...
1 Peter 3:3 – Simple Adornment
Do not let your adornment be merely external—such as arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fancy clothing Truth to Learn Our outward appearance reflects the attitude of our heart. Behind the Words The word “let” is an interesting word. In English we often give this word the...
1 Peter 1:20 – Determined Ahead of Time
He indeed was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in these last times because of you Truth to Learn Before the creation of the heavens and the earth, God determined that Christ would die for your sins and mine. Behind the Words The Greek word...
Ephesians 2:2 – Who’s Your Master?
in which you previously walked according to the course of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, of the spirit now working in the sons of disobedience, Truth to Learn Christians are no longer under Satan’s authority. We are now in God’s family and under...
James 4:4 – The World, or God?
Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Truth to Learn Buying into the world system, its values, ideals, and desires is a sure way to...
James 1:27 – Unselfish Light
Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to watch over orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. Truth to Learn The true outward expression of a Christian life is to care for the needs of others and not be...
1 Corinthians 3:22 – All Has Been Given
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I know it has been awhile since I sent out my last verse. I have had to take a little time off to re-evaluate this ministry. As you may know, since last December, I have been seeking permission from Thomas Nelson (Harper Collins...
1 Corinthians 3:19 – Wisdom or Foolishness?
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He catches the wise in their own craftiness"; Truth to Learn Good’s foolishness is better than the world’s wisdom. Behind the Words Kosmos is the Greek word translated “world.” It refers to “order” or “arrangement.” It...
1 Corinthians 3:18 – When Wisdom is Foolish
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. Truth to Learn Use your gifts with wisdom, but not worldly wisdom. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “deceive” is exapataō. This word...
1 Corinthians 1:20 – God’s Foolishness?
Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? Truth to Learn This world’s wisdom is foolishness compared to God’s truth. Behind the Words The word “wise” is sophos, which we saw in yesterday’s...
Ephesians 2:2 – Who’s Your Master?
Ephesians 2:2 - Who's Your Master? in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, Truth to Learn Christians are no longer under Satan’s authority. We are...