That is, those who are the children of the flesh, are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are counted as the seed. Truth to Learn Works of the flesh are ineffective in God’s record book. Behind the Words The word translated “promise” is epangelia,...
Romans 4:13 – Promise Received through Faith
For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. Truth to Learn God’s promise of salvation is based on faith, not obedience. Behind the Words The word translated “promise”...
2 Peter 3:13 – Righteous Heaven & Earth
But according to His promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, in which righteousness lives. Truth to Learn After God’s fiery judgment there will be a new heaven and a new earth where only the righteous will live. Behind the Words The word...
Ephesians 6:2 – Honor Your Parents
“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: Truth to Learn We should all give our parents honor and respect. Behind the Words Timaō is the Greek verb translated as “honor.” Timaō literally means “to place a high value on something.” It can refer to...
Ephesians 3:6 – Together, Together, Together
for the Gentiles to be fellow heirs, and of the same body, and fellow partakers of His promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel, Truth to Learn All those who believe God’s promise share in God’s gifts. Behind the Words The words “fellow heirs” is translated from sunklēronomos. This...
Ephesians 6:2 – Honor Your Parents
"Honor your father and mother;" which is the first commandment with promise: Truth to Learn We should all give our parents honor and respect. Behind the Words Timaō is the Greek verb translated as “honor.” Timaō literally means “to place a high value on something.” It can refer to giving...
Ephesians 3:6 – Together, Together, Together
Ephesians 3:6 - Together, Together, Together that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel, Truth to Learn All those who believe God’s promise share in God’s gifts. Behind the Words The words “fellow heirs” is translated from...
Romans 9:9 – The Promise Keeper
Romans 9:9 - The Promise Keeper For this is the word of promise: "At this time I will come and Sarah shall have a son." Truth to Learn God always keeps His promises to us. Behind the Words “At this time” is translated from kata ton kairon touton. The word...
Romans 9:8 – Believe the Promise
Romans 9:8 - Believe the Promise That is, those who are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are counted as the seed. Truth to Learn Works of the flesh are ineffective in God’s record book. Behind the Words...
Romans 8:24 – Safe and Secure
Romans 8:24 - Safe and Secure For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? Truth to Learn Your salvation is as secure as God’s promise. Behind the Words The word translated “saved” is...
Romans 4:21 – Timeless Performance
Romans 4:21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. 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,”...
Romans 4:20 – Wait Training
Romans 4:20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, Truth to Learn While waiting for God to fulfill His promise, Abraham’s faith got stronger, and he gave glory to God. Behind the Words The Greek word translated...
Romans 4:16 – Foundational Promises
Romans 4:16 Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of...
Romans 4:14 – Precious Promise
Romans 4:14 For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void and the promise made of no effect, Truth to Learn Righteousness comes either by faith or by works, not both. Behind the Words The word translated “void” is kenoō, which means “to make empty,...
Romans 4:13 – Promise Received through Faith
Romans 4:13 For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. Truth to Learn God’s promise of salvation is based on faith, not obedience. Behind the Words The word translated...
2 Peter 3:13 – Righteous Heaven & Earth
2 Peter 3:13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. Truth to Learn After God’s fiery judgment there will be a new heaven and a new earth where only the righteous will live. Behind the...
2 Peter 2:19 – Corrupt Slaves
2 Peter 2:19 They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. Truth to Learn That which you are committed to and controlled by is your master and you are its slave. Behind the Words This word “freedom”...