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2 Timothy 1:7 · WEB
7For God didn`t give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and discipline.
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When Kindness - Biblical Analogy
In a small village nestled among rolling hills, there lived a kind-hearted woman named Maria. Known for her gentle spirit and unwavering love, she had a special way of comforting those in need. Each day, Maria took a different path...
Thinking About Kindness - Church Context
As we delve into 2 Timothy 1:7, we encounter a profound truth: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline." This passage not only assures us of our identity in Christ but...
Thinking About Mercy - Teaching Material
When we reflect on 2 Timothy 1:7, we encounter a powerful assurance: “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-control.” This verse invites us into a deeper understanding of mercy and...
Biblical Truth: Kindness - Reflection
When we delve into 2 Timothy 1:7, where Paul writes, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind," we uncover a profound truth about kindness. This kindness is not merely...
Understanding Understanding - Application
In 2 Timothy 1:7, Paul reminds us, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” This verse invites us to reflect on the nature of understanding and...
Evening Prayer: Understanding - Story
As the sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm golden hue, I often find myself reflecting on the moments of my day, sifting through feelings of triumph and struggle alike. In those quiet moments of prayer, I am reminded...
When Forgiveness - Story
A few years ago, I witnessed a profound moment of forgiveness at a small community center. There, in a humble room filled with worn chairs and a table decorated for a potluck, sat two men whose lives had collided in...
The Example of Understanding - Contemporary Example
In a small town, there lived a young boy named Lucas, who had a passion for painting. He would spend hours capturing the world around him—his family, the trees, the vibrant sunsets. Yet, for all his enthusiasm, Lucas struggled with...
The Doctrine of Hope - Teaching Material
Hope is not merely an abstract concept; it is a living, breathing promise rooted in our faith. In 2 Timothy 1:7, we encounter a profound truth: "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love...
Thinking About Grace - Commentary
As we reflect on 2 Timothy 1:7, we encounter a profound truth: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” This is not merely a statement about...
Biblical Truth: Understanding - Application
God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind (*sophrosynē*). This profound truth in 2 Timothy 1:7 resonates deeply in our journey of understanding the sacred mysteries of our faith. The Greek word...
The Power of Joy - Contemporary Example
There’s a beautiful example of perseverance and transformation that unfolds in the life of a simple butterfly. A friend of mine, an avid gardener, noticed a chrysalis hanging from a branch in his yard. Day after day, he watched as...
Thinking About Kindness - Commentary
As we reflect on the powerful words of 2 Timothy 1:7, which tell us that “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-discipline,” we are drawn into a profound understanding of kindness...
Thinking About Mercy - Commentary
In the warm embrace of God's love, we find a profound truth captured in 2 Timothy 1:7, where Paul reminds us, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control." This passage speaks...
Karl Barth on Christ's Spirit - Christocentric (2 Timothy 1:7)
"The Spirit given is Christ's Spirit—the Spirit of Him who faced cross and grave without fear. In Christ, fear has been conquered. The power is His power; the love is His love; the sound mind is His w
Tim Keller on Spirit-Empowered Witness - Missional (2 Timothy 1:7)
"Power for witness, love for the lost, sound mind for cultural engagement—this is the Spirit's missionary equipment. Fear cripples mission; the Spirit liberates. We go not in timidity but in Spirit-gi
Stanley Hauerwas on Fearless Discipleship - Anabaptist (2 Timothy 1:7)
"The early Anabaptists faced drowning, burning, imprisonment—and testified that God gave them Spirit not of fear but of power. Fearless discipleship requires supernatural courage. The community embold
Billy Graham on Personal Spirit Power - Baptist (2 Timothy 1:7)
"God has given YOU—yes, you personally—a Spirit of power, love, and sound mind. Not a spirit of fear! When you accepted Christ, you received the Holy Spirit. Now live in what you have. YOUR fears are
R.C. Sproul on Spirit-Given Courage - Reformed (2 Timothy 1:7)
"The Spirit God gives—note: GIVES, not earns—is Spirit of power, love, and self-control. This is grace: we do not generate courage but receive it. The Spirit's power is God's power; the Spirit's love
John Stott on Balanced Spirit-Life - Anglican (2 Timothy 1:7)
"Note the balance: power (dynamis), love (agape), and self-discipline (sophronismos). The Spirit's gifts are not wild but wise; not weak but powerful; not cold but loving. This balanced trilogy equips
Howard Thurman on Courage for the Fearful - Black Church (2 Timothy 1:7)
"Fear has been the constant companion of Black folk in America—fear of violence, fear of deprivation, fear of tomorrow. But God has given a Spirit not of fear! Power to stand, love to persist, sound m
Joyce Meyer on Spirit Power Over Fear - Pentecostal (2 Timothy 1:7)
"Fear is NOT from God! Stop entertaining it! God has given you POWER—supernatural power! LOVE—perfect love that casts out fear! SOUND MIND—no confusion, no anxiety, just clarity! Activate what you've
St. Seraphim of Sarov on Acquiring the Spirit - Orthodox (2 Timothy 1:7)
"The goal of Christian life is the acquisition of the Holy Spirit. This Spirit gives power for ascetic struggle, love for enemies, and sophrosyne—the sound, integrated mind. Fear indicates the Spirit'
Barbara Brown Taylor on Courageous Love - Progressive (2 Timothy 1:7)
"Power, love, and sound mind—these counter the fear that systems use to control. Empire thrives on fear; God's Spirit gives courage to resist. Love is political when it defies hate. Sound mind questio