Obedience & Submission to Authority

- A Word Study -

See the recommended links at the bottom of the page.

1. The World's Hostility to the Concept

   Why it is "natural" to have a hostile attitude toward obedience and submission - especially in modern times.

2. Word Meanings

   A focus on basic issues. This includes the differences between "obedience" and "submission," as well as the way that modern definitions are often different from the New Testament definitions.

3. A Look at the Greek Words

   This is a look at the precise definitions of all the words used in this study, based on New Testament Greek Lexicons & Dictionaries.

4. Preliminary Comments about the Outlines

   Warnings; "dangers" to look out for; recommendations; comments on how to use the outlines. To get the most out of the outlines, you need to pay attention to these issues.

5. The Outlines - Obedience

   Includes many study questions for help in understanding and applying the concept. [Note: You may want to review some of the articles listed among the "recommended links," in order to be better prepared for answering the questions in the outline.]

6. The Outlines - Submission

   Includes many study questions for help in understanding and applying the concept. [Note: You may want to review some of the articles listed among the "recommended links," in order to be better prepared for answering the questions in the outline.]

7. Some Final Observations

   Comments about the way the Bible addresses those in authority vs. those under authority, when both are addressed (or given instructions) within the same context.

8. OTHER RECOMMENDED LINKS

   A small selection of links which focus on related issues, as well as helps for a better understanding of this topic.

Dennis Hinks © 2004
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