that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed unto this. Truth to Learn Some of our suffering is because God has determined it. Behind the Words “No one” is translated from mēdeis. This word is made up of mē, which...
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,...
1 Corinthians 2:15 – The Spiritual Christian
But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. Truth to Learn A spiritual Christian is one who is under God’s control. Behind the Words The words “he who is spiritual” are translated from the Greek adjective pneumatikos. This word is derived...
1 Corinthians 2:11 – Revealer Of Secrets
For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit reveals God to Christians. Behind the Words The Greek word translated...
1 Thessalonians 3:3 – Suffering From God
that no one should be shaken by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this. Truth to Learn Some of our suffering is because God has determined it. Behind the Words “No one” is translated from mēdeis. This word is made up of mē, which is...