that the righteous requirements of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Truth to Learn The righteousness that God demands of us is fulfilled for us through the righteousness of Christ. Behind the Words The words...
2 Thessalonians 3:11 – Another Fine Line
For we hear that there are some among you walking in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but being busybodies. Truth to Learn There is a difference between taking care of the needs of others and becoming a know-it-all busybody. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “we...
1 Thessalonians 4:12 – Lacking In Nothing
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may have need of nothing. Truth to Learn There is a key to receiving everything that we need in life. Behind the Words The word “that” is from the Greek conjunction hina, which means “so that”...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 – Love Others!
As for the rest then, brothers, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you need to walk and to please God that you should abound more; Truth to Learn Being more loving is our responsibility. Behind the Words “As for...
1 Thessalonians 2:12 – Walking Worthy
and testifying that you walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. Truth to Learn Encouragement and instruction help us to become more godly. Behind the Words “Testifying” is from the Greek verb marturomai. This word is derived from martus, meaning “a witness.” This...
Ephesians 5:15 – Carefully, not Fearfully
Observe then how carefully you walk, not as fools but as wise, Truth to Learn Be careful that you live a godly example, loving others. Behind the Words “Observe” is translated from the Greek verb blepō, which is one of several verbs used with regard to seeing. Blepō refers...
Ephesians 5:8 – Live the Light
For you were once darkness, but now are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light Truth to Learn Christians are to demonstrate the light of God in our lives. Behind the Words “Once” is translated from pote, which means “at some time.” It can be used with...
Ephesians 5:2 – The Love Offering
And walk in love, as Christ also loved you and gave Himself for you, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance. Truth to Learn God gave us a sacrifice of love. We should give Him the same. Behind the Words Peripateō is the Greek word...
Ephesians 4:17 – New Way of Living
Therefore, I say this, and testify in the Lord, that you no longer walk like the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Truth to Learn Don’t live your life like the unsaved people of this world. Behind the Words “Testify” is translated from marturomai,...
Ephesians 4:1 – Serve One, Serve All
Therefore, I, the prisoner of the Lord, encourage you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, Truth to Learn We are all called to serve in God’s church. Behind the Words “Prisoner” is from desmios, which is derived from the verb desmeō, meaning “to bind.”...
Ephesians 2:10 – Salvation and Works
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Truth to Learn We were saved so that we can do good works. Behind the Words The word translated “workmanship” is poiēma, which is derived from the...
2 Thessalonians 3:11 – Another Fine Line
For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. Truth to Learn There is a difference between taking care of the needs of others and becoming a know-it-all busybody. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “we...
1 Thessalonians 4:12 – Lacking In Nothing
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing. Truth to Learn There is a key to receiving everything that we need in life. Behind the Words The word “that” is from the Greek conjunction hina, which means “so that” or “in order...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 – Love Others!
Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; Truth to Learn Being more loving is our responsibility. Behind the Words “Finally” is translated from the...
1 Thessalonians 2:12 – Walking Worthy
that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. Truth to Learn Encouragement and instruction help us to become more godly. Behind the Words The word “that” is translated from a form of idiom that Paul uses frequently. It consists of eis to...
Ephesians 5:15 – Carefully, not Fearfully
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, Truth to Learn Be careful that you live a godly example, loving others. Behind the Words “See” is translated from the Greek verb blepō, which is one of several verbs used with regard to seeing. Blepō refers to...
Ephesians 5:8 – Live the Light
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light Truth to Learn Christians are to demonstrate the light of God in our lives. Behind the Words “Once” is translated from pote, which means “at some time.” It can be used with...
Ephesians 5:2 – The Love Offering
And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. Truth to Learn God gave us a sacrifice of love. We should give Him the same. Behind the Words Peripateō is the Greek word...
Ephesians 4:17 – New Way of Living
This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, Truth to Learn Don’t live your life like the rest of mankind. Behind the Words “Testify” is translated from marturomai, a form...
Ephesians 4:1 – Serve One, Serve All
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, Truth to Learn We are all called to serve in God’s church. Behind the Words “Prisoner” is from desmios, which is derived from the verb desmeō, meaning “to bind.” Thus,...
Ephesians 2:10 – Salvation and Works
Ephesians 2:10 - Salvation and Works For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Truth to Learn We were saved so that we can do good works. Behind the Words The word translated “workmanship” is poiēma,...
Ephesians 2:2 – Who’s Your Master?
Ephesians 2:2 - Who's Your Master? in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, Truth to Learn Christians are no longer under Satan’s authority. We are...
Romans 13:13 – Light or Dark?
Romans 13:13 - Light or Dark? Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. Truth to Learn Our words and deeds should show forth the light of Christ. Behind the Words The word in the...
Romans 8:5 – What Do You Think?
Romans 8:5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. Truth to Learn What we think about is demonstrated by our actions. Behind the Words The words “who...
Romans 8:1 – No Condemnation
Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Truth to Learn There is no condemnation declared against born-again Christians; instead, we are declared as righteous. Behind the Words This word...
Romans 2:23 – Walk the Walk!
Romans 2:23 You who make your boast in the law, do you dishonor God through breaking the law? Truth to Learn Christianity is faith in action, not just good sounding words. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “boast” is kauchaomai. Some Greek Lexicons indicate that this is derived from...