Perhaps the way we reflect Christ in our lives . . . His love, boldness, peace, joy, gentleness, and self-control (egkrateia) is the best picture or representation that God has of Himself upon this earth right now.
No pressure. ;)
Only in the power of Christ is this possible . . .
Showing posts with label Egkrateia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Egkrateia. Show all posts
Monday, May 19, 2014
"Egkrateia"
Egkrateia: Translated often in the Bible as "temperance" or "self-control;" meaning "to have control of oneself." Context in the Bible is not implying that I have control over myself, rather that there something or someone has a conquering type of control over my body and sin nature. Small but important distinction.
"The Egkrateian Growl" is a a good sermon explaining the Biblical truths surrounding this topic. Even the definition given above is not fully accurate, but perhaps it will help when I reference the word.
"The Egkrateian Growl" is a a good sermon explaining the Biblical truths surrounding this topic. Even the definition given above is not fully accurate, but perhaps it will help when I reference the word.
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