For the rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil works. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from him. Truth to Learn Good works overcome fear. Behind the Words The word translated...
Romans 3:18 – Fear God
There is no fear of God before their eyes. Truth to Learn It is good to fear God. Behind the Words The word translated “fear” is the Greek word “phobos” from which we get the English term “phobia.” It means, as it has been translated, “fear” plain and simple....
Ephesians 6:5 – Obedient to Masters
Servants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as to Christ; Truth to Learn Christians are to be respectful and obedient to their bosses. Behind the Words “Servants” is from the Greek word doulos, which refers...
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 6:5 – Obedient to Masters
Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; Truth to Learn Christians are to be respectful and obedient to their bosses. Behind the Words “Bondservants” is from the Greek word doulos, which refers to...
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...
Romans 13:3 – Fear Prevention
Romans 13:3 - Fear Prevention For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. Truth to Learn Good works overcome fear. Behind the Words The word...