Then faith is from hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Truth to Learn Faith comes as a result of hearing the Gospel message which originated from the utterance of God. Behind the Words The word translated “Then” is the Greek word ara, which is used here as...
Romans 10:8 – Proclaiming the Word of Faith
But what does it say? “the word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart," that is, the word of faith which we preach: Truth to Learn The gospel proclamation centers on faith, not works. Behind the Words “Word” is translated from the Greek word rhēma, which...
2 Peter 2:3 – Snake Oil Preaching
And by covetousness, with deceitful words they will use you for gain, whose judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction does not sleep Truth to Learn Not every message delivered from the pulpit comes from God. Behind the Words The word translated “covetousness” is the Greek...
1 Thessalonians 4:18 – Words of Comfort
Therefore comfort one another with these words. Truth to Learn Knowledge of the rapture should be a comfort to us all. Behind the Words Hōste is the Greek word translated “therefore.” It is composed of hōs, meaning “in this manner” and te, an article of connection, which serves to...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 – Demonstrating Our Faith
For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone out, so that we have no need to say anything. Truth to Learn Demonstrating our faith in everyday words and actions is...
Ephesians 5:26 – A Holy Cleansing
that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her with a bath of water by the word, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ gave His life to sanctify and cleanse His bride. Behind the Words “He might sanctify” is translated from the Greek verb hagiadzō, which is based on hagios, which...
Ephesians 4:29 – Constructive Words
Let no rotten word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for needed edification, that it may give grace to the hearers. Truth to Learn Our speech should build up, not tear down. Behind the Words “Let … proceed” is translated from the verb ekporeuomai, which is...
2 Thessalonians 2:17 – Comfort For Our Walk
comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work. Truth to Learn Comfort is God’s doing, but walking in faith is up to you. Behind the Words “Comfort” is translated from the Greek verb parakaleō. This word has the same root as the word translated “consolation” in...
1 Thessalonians 4:18 – Words of Comfort
Therefore comfort one another with these words. Truth to Learn Knowledge of the rapture should be a comfort to us all. Behind the Words Hōste is the Greek word translated “therefore.” It is composed of hōs, meaning “in this manner” and te, an article of connection, which serves to closely...
1 Thessalonians 1:8 – Demonstrating Our Faith
For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. Truth to Learn Demonstrating our faith in everyday words and actions is...
Ephesians 5:26 – A Holy Cleansing
that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ gave His life to sanctify and cleanse His bride. Behind the Words “He might sanctify” is translated from the Greek verb hagiadzō, which is based on hagios, which is based...
Ephesians 4:29 – Constructive Words
Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. Truth to Learn Our speech should build up, not tear down. Behind the Words “Let … proceed” is translated from the verb ekporeuomai, which is a...
Romans 10:17 – Hear to Eternity
Romans 10:17 - Hear to Eternity So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Truth to Learn Faith comes as a result of hearing the Gospel message which originated from the utterance of God. Behind the Words The word translated “so” is the Greek word...
Romans 10:8 – Proclaiming the Word of Faith
Romans 10:8 - Proclaiming the Word of Faith But what does it say? “the word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith which we preach): Truth to Learn The gospel proclamation centers on faith, not works. Behind the Words “Word” is...
Romans 3:2 – The Entrusted Word
Romans 3:2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God. Truth to Learn God entrusts His message to those He loves. Behind the Words “Chiefly” is translated from prōton, which means “first in time, place, order, or importance.” Since Paul does not enumerate further,...