Oasis Church
Most people relate the word submission with weakness but real godly submission requires great strength, courage, and faith. This week we will study the power and promise of Spirit filled submission when we humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God.
Join us for Worship and Celebration of the Lord's Supper this Sunday at 10:00am.
Ephesians 5:21 NKJV
I) The Principle of Submission
A) It is voluntary
B) It is not value based
C) Fear of God is a holy reverence for Who God is.
Proverbs 21:1 NKJV
Isaiah 14:12-15 NKJV
Godly submission is to voluntarily place oneself under the authority of another, as God directs, for His glory and trusting God with the results.
II) The Purpose of Submission
Romans 13:1-2 NKJV
Romans 8:28 NKJV
Psalms 46:1-3 NKJV
III) The Problems of Submission
A) Ungodly government laws
Exodus 1:17 NKJV
B) Ungodly religious rules
Acts 5:29 NKJV
C) Abusive situations
IV) The Price of Submission
A) When it is right but we don't want to
B) When it is wrong and we don't
Hebrews 11:35-40 NKJV
V) The Power of Submission
I Peter 5:5-7 NKJV