For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, did not submit to God’s righteousness. Truth to Learn Righteousness comes by submitting your will to the will of Almighty God. Behind the Words The word translated “ignorant” is agnoeō, which is a compound word...
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 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 5:22 – 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...
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...
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 5:22 – 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...
1 Peter 5:5 – Humble Submission
1 Peter 5:5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." Truth to Learn Submission is the key to life within the Body of...