For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I raised you up, that I might show My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth." Truth to Learn God chooses to do what He does to bring glory to Himself. Behind...
Luke 2:13, 14 – Singing Angels?
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace on men with whom He is pleased." Truth to Learn We need to believe what the Bible says, not what tradition has taught...
2 Thessalonians 2:5 – Learn God’s Truth!
Do you not remember that while I was still with you I was telling you these things? Truth to Learn Your faith depends on a good understanding of God’s truth. Behind the Words “Remember” is translated from the Greek verb mnēmoneuō, meaning “to exercise memory” or “to remember.” The...
2 Thessalonians 2:4 – The Man of Lawlessness
who opposes and exalts himself above all who are called God or object of worship, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, displaying himself as being God. Truth to Learn The “man of sin” will be revealed before the Day of the Lord. Behind the...
1 Thessalonians 5:3 – Peace and Destruction
For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, like labor pains of childbirth. And they shall not escape. Truth to Learn The Day of the Lord will begin with a period of peace. Behind the Words Hotan is the Greek word translated “when.” It...
Ephesians 5:32 – Are You Faithfully Married?
This is a great mystery, but I speak in regard to Christ and the church. Truth to Learn The relationship between Christ and Christians is precisely like a marriage relationship. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “mystery” is musterion, which is derived from the verb muō, meaning “to...
Ephesians 5:14 – Rise and Shine!
Therefore He says: "Awake, you who are sleeping, Arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." Truth to Learn We need to wake up and shine the light of Christ. Behind the Words The words “He says” are from the verb legō, which we learned a couple...
Ephesians 5:12 – No Sordid Details
For it is shameful to even speak of those things being done by them in secret. Truth to Learn God knows the sordid details; we don’t have to talk about them to Him or to others. Behind the Words “Shameful” is from the Greek adjective aischros, which refers to...
Luke 2:13, 14 – Singing Angels?
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace on men with whom He is pleased." Truth to Learn We need to believe what the Bible says, not what tradition has taught...
Ephesians 4:8 – Moving Day
Therefore He says: "Having ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men." Truth to Learn Jesus Christ moved Paradise and gave all Christians gifts. Behind the Words The word “says” is from the Greek verb legō, which literally means “to lay forth,” that is, “to...
James 2:16 – Are You Rich?
and one of you should say to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," but you would not give to them the things which are needed for the body, what is the gain? Truth to Learn True faith in Christ is made evident by what we do, not what...
James 2:14 – Profitable Works
What is the gain, my brothers, if someone should say he has faith and not have works? Is that faith able to save him? Truth to Learn There is no evidence of saving faith unless it is demonstrated by works. Behind the Words “Gain” is translated from the Greek word...
1 Corinthians 3:4 – Only One Master
For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not carnal? Truth to Learn When preference leads to arguments, we leave the realm of the Spirit and enter the realm of the flesh. Behind the Words “Says” is translated from the Greek verb...
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 legō,...
1 Corinthians 1:10 – No More Divisions
Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. Truth to Learn Christians must...
2 Thessalonians 2:5 – Learn God’s Truth
Do you not remember that when I was still with you I told you these things? Truth to Learn Your faith depends on a good understanding of God’s truth. Behind the Words “Remember” is translated from the Greek verb mnēmoneuō, meaning “to exercise memory” or “to remember.” The English word...
1 Thessalonians 5:3 – Peace and Destruction
For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. Truth to Learn The Day of the Lord will begin with a period of peace. Behind the Words Hotan is the Greek word translated “when.”...
Ephesians 5:32 – Are You Faithfully Married?
This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Truth to Learn The relationship between Christ and Christians is precisely like a marriage relationship. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “mystery” is musterion, which is derived from the verb muō, meaning “to shut the mouth.”...
Ephesians 5:14 – Rise and Shine!
Therefore He says: "Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light." Truth to Learn We need to wake up and shine the light of Christ. Behind the Words The words “He says” are from the verb legō, which we learned a couple of verses...
Ephesians 5:12 – No Sordid Details
For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. Truth to Learn God knows the sordid details; we don’t have to talk about them to Him or to others. Behind the Words “Shameful” is from the Greek adjective aischros, which refers to...
Ephesians 4:8 – Moving Day
Therefore He says: "When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men." Truth to Learn Jesus Christ moved Paradise and gave all Christians gifts. Behind the Words The word “says” is from the Greek verb legō, which literally means “to lay forth,” that is, “to...
Romans 9:17 – A Hardened Heart
Romans 9:17 - A Hardened Heart For the Scripture says to the Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth." Truth to Learn God chooses to do what He...