But whoever doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin. Truth to Learn Listening to the Holy Spirit means walking by faith. Behind the Words “Doubts” is translated from the verb diakrinō, made up of dia,...
Romans 5:16 – One for the Many
Again, the gift of God is not like is not like the result of the one man’s sin. For the judgment which came from one man’s sin resulted in condemnation, but the free gift which came from many offenses resulted in justification. Truth to Learn God’s free gift of righteousness...
1 Peter 2:22 – Silent Suffering
Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth; Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is the perfect example of patient suffering. Behind the Words The word translated “sin” is hamartia, which literally means “to miss the mark.” In our case the mark is God-like perfection. Hence, we...
Ephesians 4:26 – Sinless Anger
"Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun go down on your wrath, Truth to Learn It’s God-like to get angry without sinning. Behind the Words “Angry” is translated from the Greek verb orgidzō. It is based on orgē which refers to “excitement of the mind,”...
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...
Ephesians 4:26 – Sinless Anger
"Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun go down on your wrath, Truth to Learn It’s God-like to get angry without sinning. Behind the Words “Angry” is translated from the Greek verb orgidzō. It is based on orgē which refers to “excitement of the mind,” that...
Ephesians 2:1 – His Promised Resurrection
Ephesians 2:1 - His Promised Resurrection And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, Truth to Learn Through faith, God’s awesome power will be displayed in resurrecting us to eternal life in perfect bodies. Behind the Words The words “He made alive” are not in the...
Romans 14:23 – Walking By Faith
Romans 14:23 - Walking By Faith But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin. Truth to Learn Listening to the Holy Spirit means walking by faith. Behind the Words “Doubts” is translated from the...
Romans 8:10 – A Spirit of Righteousness
Romans 8:10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. Truth to Learn Because we have been declared righteous, we are alive with a life that will last eternally. Behind the Words In order to fully understand...
Romans 8:3 – Righteous Through Him
Romans 8:3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ perfectly kept the law, thus...
Romans 8:2 – His Faithful Spirit
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. Truth to Learn The Holy Spirit is continually working in Christians. Behind the Words This verse starts with “For,” a translation of the Greek article gar,...
Romans 7:25 – He is Lord!
Romans 7:25 I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin. Truth to Learn Submitting to the lordship of Jesus Christ is the only way to win the battle against our sin...
Romans 7:20 – Living on our Knees
Romans 7:20 Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. Truth to Learn When we lose a battle against our sin nature we simply need to confess our sin and God removes it from...
Romans 7:17 – Victory Through Surrender
Romans 7:17 But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. Truth to Learn There is a battle going on within us that requires surrender. Behind the Words The word translated “dwells” is the Greek word oikousa, which is a participial form of...
Romans 7:14 – Flesh Versus Spirit
Romans 7:14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. Truth to Learn There is a constant battle between our flesh and our spirit. Behind the Words The word translated “spiritual” is the Greek word pneumatikos, which means “that which pertains to the...
Romans 7:13 – Sinfulness Revealed
Romans 7:13 Has then what is good become death to me? Certainly not! But sin, that it might appear sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that sin through the commandment might become exceedingly sinful. Truth to Learn The Law reveals our sinfulness to the fullest...
Romans 7:11 – Deception and Confession
Romans 7:11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it killed me. Truth to Learn Sin is deceptive and causes separation between us and God. Behind the Words “Taking occasion” is translated from aphormē. This is a compound word made up of apo, meaning “from” or...
Romans 7:9 – Understanding Produces Guilt
Romans 7:9 I was alive once without the law, but when the commandment came, sin revived and I died. Truth to Learn Without an understanding of what sin is, we feel innocent of it, but when we understand what it is, we realize our guilt. Behind the Words The word...
Romans 7:8 – A Sinful Product
Romans 7:8 But sin, taking opportunity by the commandment, produced in me all manner of evil desire. For apart from the law sin was dead. Truth to Learn The Law does not prevent sin, it produces sin. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “taking opportunity” is aphormē, which means...
Romans 7:7 – The Revealing Law
Romans 7:7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! On the contrary, I would not have known sin except through the law. For I would not have known covetousness unless the law had said, "You shall not covet." Truth to Learn The Law reveals our sinfulness...
Romans 6:23 – The Free Gift
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Truth to Learn God offers all of us a free gift of inestimable value. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “wages” is opsonia, which is the plural...
Romans 6:22 – Set-apart to Him
Romans 6:22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. Truth to Learn God has set Christians apart and has given them eternal life. Behind the Words Throughout this chapter Paul has been...
Romans 6:20 – Our Old Master
Romans 6:20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. Truth to Learn Before we were saved we could not pursue righteousness. Behind the Words The word translated “free” is the Greek word eleutheros. We looked at the verb form of this word in...
Romans 6:18 – Slaves of Righteousness
Romans 6:18 And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. Truth to Learn When we were saved we were released as a slave to sin. At the same time, we became the slaves to righteousness. Behind the Words “Having been set free” is translated from the...
Romans 6:17 – Getting Into Shape
Romans 6:17 But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet 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 “be thanked” are translated from...
Romans 6:15 – Grateful Willing Restraint
Romans 6:15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! Truth to Learn Just because our sins are all forgiven doesn’t mean we should let our sin nature run wild. Behind the Words The expression “What then?” is from two Greek words,...
Romans 6:14 – Freed by Grace
Romans 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. Truth to Learn Christians do not have sin ruling over them. Behind the Words The phrase “shall not have dominion over” is the translation of the Greek word kurieuō, which we...
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...
Romans 6:11 – What’s Your Choice?
Romans 6:11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Truth to Learn We don’t have to live in sin. We can choose to live to God. Behind the Words “Likewise” is from the Greek word houtōs which...
Romans 6:10 – Identity Crisis?
Romans 6:10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. Truth to Learn We have identified ourselves with Jesus Christ in His death to sin. We should also identify ourselves with Him in living for...
Romans 6:7 – Freed by Death
Romans 6:7 For he who has died has been freed from sin. Truth to Learn The death of our sin nature freed us from the bondage of sin. Behind the Words The word translated “slaves” in the previous verse is the Greek word douleuō, which is the verb form of...