Difference between revisions of "Submission To God"
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== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_62461" /> == | == Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_62461" /> == | ||
<p> implies an entire giving up of our understanding, will, and affections to him or, as Dr. Owen observes, it consists in— </p> <p> 1. An acquiescence in his right and sovereignty; </p> <p> 2. An acknowledgment of his righteousness and wisdom; </p> <p> 3. A sense of his love and care; </p> <p> 4. A diligent application of ourselves to his mind and will; </p> <p> 5. | <p> implies an entire giving up of our understanding, will, and affections to him or, as Dr. Owen observes, it consists in— </p> <p> 1. An acquiescence in his right and sovereignty; </p> <p> 2. An acknowledgment of his righteousness and wisdom; </p> <p> 3. A sense of his love and care; </p> <p> 4. A diligent application of ourselves to his mind and will; </p> <p> 5. Keeping our souls, by faith and patience, from weariness and despondency; </p> <p> 6. A full resignation to his will. (See [[Resignation]]). </p> | ||
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Revision as of 15:15, 12 October 2021
Charles Buck Theological Dictionary [1]
Implies an entire giving up our understanding, will, and affections, to him; or, as Dr. Owen observes, it consists in
1. An acquiescency in his right and severeignty.
2. An acknowledgment of his righteousness and wisdom.
3. A sense of his love and care.
4. A diligent application of ourselves to his mind and will.
5. Keeping our souls by faith and patience from wearniness and despondancy.
6. A full resignation to his will.
See RESIGNATION, SORROW.
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [2]
implies an entire giving up of our understanding, will, and affections to him or, as Dr. Owen observes, it consists in—
1. An acquiescence in his right and sovereignty;
2. An acknowledgment of his righteousness and wisdom;
3. A sense of his love and care;
4. A diligent application of ourselves to his mind and will;
5. Keeping our souls, by faith and patience, from weariness and despondency;
6. A full resignation to his will. (See Resignation).
