Sunday, March 26, 2017

2 Timothy 1:7





2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.






the spirit G4151
I. the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son
A. sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his personality and character (the "Holy" Spirit)
B. sometimes referred to in a way which emphasises his work and power (the Spirit of "Truth")
C. never referred to as a depersonalised force
II. the spirit, i.e. the vital principal by which the body is animated
A. the rational spirit, the power by which the human being feels, thinks, decides
B. the soul
III. a spirit, i.e. a simple essence, devoid of all or at least all grosser matter, and possessed of the power of knowing, desiring, deciding, and acting
A. a life giving spirit
B. a human soul that has left the body
C. a spirit higher than man but lower than God, i.e. an angel
1) used of demons, or evil spirits, who were conceived as inhabiting the bodies of men
2) the spiritual nature of Christ, higher than the highest angels and equal to God, the divine nature of Christ
IV. the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of any one
A. the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc.
V. a movement of air (a gentle blast)
A. of the wind, hence the wind itself
B. breath of nostrils or mouth

of fear; G1167
I. timidity, fearfulness, cowardice

power, G1411
I. strength power, ability
A. inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, or which a person or thing exerts and puts forth
B. power for performing miracles
C. moral power and excellence of soul
D. the power and influence which belong to riches and wealth
E. power and resources arising from numbers
F. power consisting in or resting upon armies, forces, hosts

of love, G26
I. affection, good will, love, benevolence, brotherly love
II. love feasts

of a sound mind. G4995
I. an admonishing or calling to soundness of mind, to moderation and self-control 

II. self-control, moderation

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