For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the law, “the man doing these things shall live by them." Truth to Learn Eternal life can’t be earned by obedience. Behind the Words “Doing” is from the Greek verb poieō, meaning “to make” or “to do.” It is expressed...
Romans 7:15 – That Thing You Do
For the thing I do, I do not understand. For what I determine to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. Truth to Learn Paul battled his sin nature just as you and I do. Behind the Words The words “the thing I...
Romans 4:21 – Timeless Performance
and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to do. Truth to Learn God’s ability to keep His promises never changes. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “being fully convinced” is plērophoreō, which is a compound made up of plerēs, meaning “full,” and...
Romans 3:8 – Misrepresented Truth
And not say, "Let us do evil that good may result"—as we are slanderously reported and as some affirm that we say. Their condemnation is just. Truth to Learn All sin will be judged, no matter what our excuse may be. Behind the Words The phrase “Let us do”...
Romans 2:3 – The Universal Judge
And, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, do you think that you will escape the judgment of God? Truth to Learn God will judge us all. Behind the Words The word “practicing” is from prassō. As we learned a few verses back...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 – Obey Your Commander
And we are persuaded in the Lord concerning you, both that the things we command you, you both do and will do. Truth to Learn It’s up to Him and He is faithful. But, it’s also up to us to do our part. Behind the Words “We are persuaded”...
1 Thessalonians 5:24 – The Promise Keeper
He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. Truth to Learn God will keep His promise regarding your salvation. Behind the Words “He who calls” is translated from ho kalōn. The word ho is the third person singular personal pronoun (he) and kalōn is the present...
1 Thessalonians 4:10 – Increase Your Love
and indeed you do so toward all the brothers who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, that you increase even more; Truth to Learn We need to greatly increase our love for all Christians. Behind the Words The words “you do” are translated from the Greek...
Ephesians 3:11 – Eternal Plan – Accomplished!
according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, Truth to Learn God has already accomplished His eternal plan. Behind the Words “Eternal” is from the Greek word aiōn, which we have seen several times recently. It refers to “an indefinitely long period of time.”...
Ephesians 2:3 – Wrath Avoidance
among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. Truth to Learn Before we were saved we were destined for God’s wrath. Behind...
Ephesians 1:16 – Giving Thanks
do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: Truth to Learn Thanksgiving is an important part of the Christian life. Behind the Words “Cease” is from the Greek word pauō, meaning “to stop” or “to pause.” It is expressed here in the middle...
James 5:15 – Chastening Love
And the prayer of faith will save the sickly, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he may have committed sin, it will be forgiven him. Truth to Learn God chastens those whom He loves and He forgives those who submit to Him, confessing their sins. Behind...
James 4:17 – No More Excuses
Therefore, to him knowing what good thing to do and not doing it, it is sin to him. Truth to Learn Now that we know how to behave, we have no excuse if we do not completely follow James’ teaching. Behind the Words The word translated “knowing” is a form...
James 3:18 – Sow in Peace
And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who are making peace. Truth to Learn Those who teach with earthly wisdom reap a harvest of contention and discord. Those who humbly teach through the Spirit of God reap a harvest of peaceful righteousness. Behind the Words “Fruit”...
James 3:12 – Olives and Figs?
My brothers, is a fig tree is able to produce olives, or a grapevine figs? So neither can a sprint yield both salt water and fresh water. Truth to Learn Just like a fruit tree or a fountain of water, our tongue should only produce a single kind of fruit:...
James 2:12 – Active Evidence
So speak and so do as those who are about to be judged by the law of liberty. Truth to Learn Our words and actions should be an indication of the freedom we have in Christ. Behind the Words “So” is a translation of the Greek word houtōs, which is...
2 Thessalonians 3:4 – Obey Your Commander
And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, both that you do and will do the things we command you. Truth to Learn It’s up to Him and He is faithful. But, it’s also up to us to do our part. Behind the Words “We have confidence” is translated...
1 Thessalonians 5:24 – The Promise Keeper
He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. Truth to Learn God will keep His promise regarding your salvation. Behind the Words “He who calls” is translated from ho kalōn. The word ho is the third person singular personal pronoun (he) and kalōn is the present participle...
1 Thessalonians 4:10 – Increase Your Love
and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more; Truth to Learn We need to greatly increase our love for all Christians. Behind the Words The words “you do” are translated from the Greek...
Ephesians 3:11 – Eternal Plan – Accomplished!
Ephesians 3:11 - Eternal Plan - Accomplished! according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, Truth to Learn God has already accomplished His eternal plan. Behind the Words “Eternal” is from the Greek word aiōn, which we have seen several times recently. It refers to...
Ephesians 2:3 – Wrath Avoidance
Ephesians 2:3 - Wrath Avoidance among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. Truth to Learn Before we were saved we were destined...
Ephesians 1:16 – Giving Thanks
Ephesians 1:16 - Giving Thanks do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: Truth to Learn Thanksgiving is an important part of the Christian life. Behind the Words “Cease” is from the Greek word pauō, meaning “to stop” or “to pause.” It is...
Romans 10:5 – Earned or Received?
Romans 10:5 - Earned or Received? For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the law, “the man who does those things shall live by them." Truth to Learn Eternal life can’t be earned by obedience. Behind the Words “Does” is from the Greek verb poieō, meaning “to make”...
Romans 7:15 – That Thing You Do
Romans 7:15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. Truth to Learn Paul battled his sin nature just as you and I do. Behind the Words “Doing” is from the...