But thanks be to God that you were slaves of sin, but you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. Truth to Learn We are molded into Christ’s shape by Biblical teaching. Behind the Words The words “thanks be” are translated from the...
Romans 6:12 – Who’s Your Ruler?
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, to obey it in its lusts. Truth to Learn Don’t let sin take control of your life. Behind the Words “Reign” is a word we looked at in the final verse of the previous chapter of Romans. It is...
Romans 2:8 – Self-serving Fools
but to those who are self-seeking and do not believe the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath, Truth to Learn Those who selfishly reject God will experience His wrath. Behind the Words The word translated “self-seeking” is eritheia. It is based on a noun that means “to work for...
2 Thessalonians 3:14 – Breaking Fellowship
And if anyone does not obey our word in this letter, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. Truth to Learn We are not to fellowship with other Christians who are rebellious and disobedient. Behind the Words “Obey” is translated from...
2 Thessalonians 1:8 – Righteous Blazing Fire
in blazing fire giving vengeance to those who do not know God, and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. Truth to Learn God will judge unbelievers, so we don’t need to. Behind the Words “Blazing” is translated from the Greek word phlox, which...
Ephesians 6:1 – Obedience is Right
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Truth to Learn Obeying our parents is what God expects from us. Behind the Words “Children” is translated from the Greek noun teknon, which is based on the verb tiktō, meaning “to bring forth, or bear children.” Therefore,...
James 3:3 – Bridling Power
Indeed, we put bits in horses' mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. Truth to Learn A small thing like a horse’s bridle wields great influence over the entire body of the horse. Likewise, our tongue, though small, has great power both for good and...
2 Thessalonians 3:14 – Breaking Fellowship
And if anyone does not obey our word in this epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed. Truth to Learn We are not to fellowship with other Christians who are rebellious and disobedient. Behind the Words “Obey” is translated from the...
2 Thessalonians 1:8 – Righteous Blazing Fire
in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn God will judge unbelievers, so we don’t need to. Behind the Words “Flaming” is translated from the Greek word phlox, which...
Ephesians 6:1 – Obedience is Right
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Truth to Learn Obeying our parents is what God expects from us. Behind the Words “Children” is translated from the Greek noun teknon, which is based on the verb tiktō, meaning “to bring forth, or bear children.” Therefore, teknon...
Romans 10:16 – Who’s the Fool?
Romans 10:16 - Who's the Fool? But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "LORD, who has believed our report?" Truth to Learn Many people will not listen to or believe the Gospel message. Behind the Words “Obeyed” is from the Greek word hupakouō, which is make...
Romans 6:16 – Obedience by Submission
Romans 6:16 Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one's slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness? Truth to Learn We all obey whatever master we submit ourselves to. Behind the Words...
Romans 6:12 – Who’s Your Ruler?
Romans 6:12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. Truth to Learn Don’t let sin take control of your life. Behind the Words “Reign” is a word we looked at in the final verse of the previous chapter of...