The Will of God – Jesus, Part 1

For whoever does (ποιήσῃ, a form of ποιέω) the will (θέλημα) of God is my brother and sister and mother,1 Jesus said.  I searched to see what else Jesus said about the θέλημα of God.  So pray this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, may your kingdom...

Romans, Part 11

Paul continued to describe the difference between those who hear (ἀκροαταὶ, a form of ἀκροατής) and those who do (ποιηταὶ, a form of ποιητής) the law.  For circumcision has its value (ὠφελεῖ, a form of ὠφελέω) if you practice (πράσσῃς, a form of πράσσω) the law...

Romans, Part 10

Paul turned his attention specifically to the Jews among the readers of his letter to believers in Rome.  But if1 you call (ἐπονομάζῃ, a form of ἐπονομάζω) yourself a Jew (Ἰουδαῖος) and rely (ἐπαναπαύῃ, a form of ἐπαναπαύω) on the law2 (νόμῳ, a form of νόμος) and...

Paul’s OT Quotes, Romans 2

Paul Blue Letter Bible (Septuagint) NET Bible (Greek parallel text) He will reward each one according to his works: Romans 2:6 (NET) σὺ ἀποδώσεις ἑκάστῳ κατὰ τὰ ἔργα αὐτοῦ Psalm 62:12 Table ος αποδωσει εκαστω κατα τα εργα αυτου Romans 2:6 ὃς ἀποδίδωσιν ἑκάστῳ κατὰ τὰ...

Romans, Part 9

The warning Paul gave those with stubborn and unrepentant hearts breaks quite naturally into two columns. He will reward each one according to his works: Romans 2:6 (NET) …eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality…...

Romans, Part 8

Paul continued writing to those who do not know that God’s kindness leads you to repentance (μετάνοιαν, a form of μετάνοια).1  But because of your stubbornness (σκληρότητα, a form of σκληρότης) and your unrepentant (ἀμετανόητον, a form of ἀμετανόητος) heart, you are...