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Reflecting on Gentleness - Commentary

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As we contemplate 2 Timothy 1:7, we find a gentle but profound reminder of the character of God: “For God has not given us a...

This is theological reflections on gentleness and love of god, drawing on 2 Timothy 1:7. It carries an emotional tone of love, hope and joy.

As we contemplate 2 Timothy 1:7, we find a gentle but profound reminder of the character of God: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." Here, the Apostle Paul comforts Timothy by emphasizing that our God, in His infinite love, does not desire us to be shackled by fear, but rather to embrace the gifts of power, love, and gentleness.…

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Hidden Figures: Not a Spirit of Fear (2 Timothy 1:7)

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