Articles by Donald Brechbill
The Security of Submission
Submission to a higher authority is a concept that is found throughout Scripture. So much so, that we could say it is foundational to the Christian faith. Faith believes what God has said to the point of doing what He requires without questioning His authority. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were given the freedom to choose between submission and rebellion. They…
The Power of “Exousia”
A Bible Study on Spiritual Authority The power of exousia… Whatever is “exousia”? “I have never seen that word in my Bible.” If you are not familiar with this strange little word, allow me to introduce you to it. Exousia is a word that is actually very prominent in the Greek New Testament. Prominent because it is found ninety-three times in our New Testament, and,…
The Strength of Covenant
If marriage is a covenant, what is the significance of covenant relationship? What makes it a covenant relationship, and how does this differ from any other relationship? These are answers that we must pursue if we are to understand the permanence of marriage and if we are to successfully navigate the rocky shores of a troubled marriage. Covenant in our society has become…