Therefore it is necessary to be subject to the authorities, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake. Truth to Learn We are to submit to authorities because it is the right thing to do. Behind the Words “It is necessary” is a translation of the Greek...
Romans 13:1 – Civil Submission
Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are established by God. Truth to Learn We Christians are to submit to those in authority over us. Behind the Words The verb translated, “be subject to”...
Romans 8:20 – Imperishable Expectation
For the creation was not voluntarily subjected to futility, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; Truth to Learn We live within perishable bodies in a dying and decaying world, but some day God will make all things imperishable. Behind the Words The word translated “subjected” is...
Romans 8:7 – Submission or Rebellion?
Because the carnal mind is enmity toward God; for it is not submitted to the law of God, indeed it can’t be. Truth to Learn When we’re controlled by our flesh, we’re not submitted to God, we’re in open rebellion to Him. Behind the Words This current verse starts...
1 Peter 5:5 – Humble Submission
Likewise you younger ones, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you being submissive to one another, and clothe yourselves with humility, because "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." Truth to Learn Submission is the key to life within the Body of Christ. Behind...
1 Peter 3:22 – Our Exalted Example
who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven and, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him. Truth to Learn The result of Christ’s patient, faithful suffering is exaltation. Behind the Words The words “right hand” are translated from the Greek word...
1 Peter 3:1 – Submission & Love
In the same way, wives be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the behavior of their wives, Truth to Learn Submission is one part of God’s plan for marriages. Behind the Words “Wives”...
1 Peter 2:18 – Submit to Bosses
Servants, be submissive to your masters in all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the crooked. Truth to Learn Submission to others is necessary, but not always easy. Behind the Words The word translated “servants” is the Greek word oiketēs, which means “one of...
1 Peter 2:13 – Submit to Authority
Submit yourselves to every institution of man for the Lord's sake, whether to the king as being supreme, Truth to Learn We are to submit to whatever government we might live under. Behind the Words The word translated “submit” is hupotassō, a compound word made up of hupo, meaning...
Ephesians 5:24 – A Submissive Witness
But as the church is subordinate to Christ, so the wives to their own husbands in everything. Truth to Learn Submission is part of what it means to be a Christian. Behind the Words The word “but” is translated from the Greek word alla, which implies an addition to...