to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all the glory and all of our praise. Behind the Words “God” is from the Greek noun theos. This is probably derived from the Greek theteres (a placer of things) because the Greeks...
Romans 1:22 – Foolish Wisdom
Professing to be wise, they became fools, Truth to Learn The wisdom of this age is the message and teaching of fools. Behind the Words The word translated, “professing” is the Greek word, phaskontes, which means “to assert or affirm or claim.” “Wise” is translated from the Greek word...
Romans 1:14 – Indebted to God
I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. Truth to Learn Paul was compelled to preach to the Gentiles because of what he owed to God. Behind the Words “Debtor” is from opheiletēs, meaning “one who owes a debt or a...
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...
James 3:13 – Wise Teacher
Who is wise and knowledgeable among you? Let him show his works by his good behavior, in meekness of wisdom. Truth to Learn Many who desire to be teachers don’t qualify. But it’s not due to lack of knowledge or understanding. Behind the Words “Wise” is translated from the Greek...
1 Corinthians 3:10 – Construction Gifts
According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. Truth to Learn Christians are to use their gifts to build up the...
1 Corinthians 1:20 – God’s Foolishness?
Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? Truth to Learn This world’s wisdom is foolishness compared to God’s truth. Behind the Words The word “wise” is sophos, which we saw in yesterday’s...
1 Corinthians 1:19 – Worldly Wisdom?
For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent." Truth to Learn The wisdom of the world is foolishness to God. Behind the Words “Written” is from the Greek word graphō, which literally means “to grave,” that is,...
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...
Romans 16:27 – To God Be The Glory!
Romans 16:27 - To God Be The Glory! to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all the glory and all of our praise. Behind the Words “God” is from the Greek noun theos. This is probably derived from the Greek theteres...
Romans 1:22 – Foolish Wisdom
Romans 1:22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, Truth to Learn The wisdom of this age is the message and teaching of fools. Behind the Words The word translated, “professing” is the Greek word, phaskontes, which means “to assert or affirm or claim.” “Wise” is translated from the Greek...