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3 days ago · Answer. In 2 Timothy 1:7, the apostle Paul encourages Timothy to renounce the spirit of fear: “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” (ESV). The Greek term for “fear” does not mean “reverential fear of God,” as it does in Proverbs 9:10 and 1 Peter 2:18.
- Spirit of Fear
Paul says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but...
- Spirit of Fear
3 days ago · Paul says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV). The Greek word for “fear” in this verse does not refer to reverential fear that is often associated with fear of the Lord. Rather, the word refers to cowardice or timidity.
4 days ago · 2 Corinthians 3:17. “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”. John 8:36. “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”. Psalm 33:12. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.”. Isaiah 61:1.
2 days ago · Romans 8:1 (KJV) There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. There is a life lived in Christ Jesus that is called a “walk … after the Spirit”. It refers to a life that is yielded to the leading of the Holy Spirit that indwells the believer.
5 days ago · For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out, Romans 7:18, NIV. The word translated “sinful nature” in the NIV is the Greek word “sárks ,” and is more literally translated as “flesh.”.
3 days ago · Jesus said that “by your words you are justified and by your words you will be condemned” ( Matthew 12:37 ). He was not suggesting that by saying the right words people can be made righteous. Rather, He was explaining to the Pharisees that their words reflected what was in their hearts.
5 days ago · Jesus exemplified this through His life, and we are called to follow in His footsteps. Our actions should reflect the love of Christ. Scripture to meditate on: Galatians 5:13 (NIV): "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love." 5.
