Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. Truth to Learn God has a perfect plan for the marriage relationship. Behind the Words The word translated “wives” is gunē, which means “a woman.” It also is used throughout the New Testament to indicate a woman who is...
Ephesians 5:21 – The Spirit of Submission
submitting to one another in the fear of Christ. Truth to Learn The Spirit-filled Christian is humble and subservient. Behind the Words The word translated “submitting” is translated from the Greek verb hupotassō. This word is made up of hupo, meaning “under” or “beneath” and tassō, which means “to...
Ephesians 1:22 – Supreme Authority
And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay for your sins and He is now your supreme authority with regard to all things physical and spiritual. ...
James 4:7 – Resistance Through Submission
Therefore be submitted to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Truth to Learn Submitting to God is the only way to resist our enemy. Behind the Words The word translated “submit” is the Greek word, hupotassō which is made up of hupo (or hypo), which means...
Ephesians 5:24 – A Submissive Witness
Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Truth to Learn Submission is part of what it means to be a Christian. Behind the Words The words “just as” are translated from the Greek word hōsper, which is...
Ephesians 5:22 – Sometimes It’s Difficult
Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. Truth to Learn God has a perfect plan for the marriage relationship. Behind the Words The word translated “wives” is gunē, which means “a woman.” It also is used throughout the New Testament to indicate a woman who is engaged...
Ephesians 5:21 – The Spirit of Submission
submitting to one another in the fear of God. Truth to Learn The Spirit-filled Christian is humble and subservient. Behind the Words The word translated “submitting” is translated from the Greek verb hupotassō. This word is made up of hupo, meaning “under” or “beneath” and tassō, which means “to arrange...
Ephesians 1:22 – Supreme Authority
Ephesians 1:22 - Supreme Authority And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay for your sins and He is now your supreme authority with regard to all...
Romans 13:5 – Submission by Conscience
Romans 13:5 - Submission by Conscience Therefore you must be subject, 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 “You must” is a translation of the Greek word...
Romans 10:3 – Completely Submitted
Romans 10:3 - Completely Submitted For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God. Truth to Learn Righteousness only comes by voluntarily submitting your will to the will of Almighty God. Behind the Words The word translated...