Eliminating the Spirit of Fear
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7). The spirit of fear – Strong’s definition of "fear" is G1167, Deilia: Defined as timidity, fearfulness, and cowardice (Blue Letter Bible). Strong’s definition of “a spirit” is described as something that possesses the power of knowing, desiring, deciding, or acting and have been referred to in scripture as being used of demons or evil spirits who inhabit the bodies of men (Blue Letter Bible). We know from the first few words of 2 Timothy 1:7 that there exists a "spirit of fear," and we also know based on Strong's definition of "fear" is that it is not of God. Spirit – Strong’s definition of "Spirit" is G4151, Pnuema: This definition of spirit means the Holy Spirit, and is referred to in a way that emphasizes his personality and character, and is also referred to in a way that emphasizes his work and power (Blue Let...