Playlist: hupotasso (#G5293) (topic)
Submitting (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh*Hupotasso* (G5293) is a Greek term central to understanding submission in the New Testament. This word, meaning "to arrange in order under," carries a military connotation, implying a systematic arrangement under authority, much like soldiers under their superiors, from sergeants up to the highest ranks. It appears in various …
Sovereignty and Submission
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe concept of submission to God is central to understanding our relationship with Him, and the Greek term *hupotasso* (G5293), a verb meaning to arrange under or rank below, captures this idea vividly. Used in the New Testament, often alongside its noun form *hupotage*, it is a military term that implies a hierarchy of ranks, …
Self-Government and Responsibility (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe term *hupotasso* (G5293) is a military word meaning to arrange in order under. It describes an act of submission, not through external control by God, but as a voluntary choice. Unlike a drill instructor who uses force to make recruits subject to authority, individuals can arrange themselves under authority by their own …
Self-Government (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Regardless of whether one submits to God, government, or community, self-government is the best means to having a safe, smooth course toward an objective.
The Christian Walk (Part Four): Mutual Submission in Godly Fear
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAmericans have a hard time submitting to authority and like to consider themselves as sovereigns, having the last say over anything including church doctrine.
Parenting (Part 2): Fathers
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPatriarchy is family organization with the father having ultimate authority. The husband's role, grounded in love, must not be abusive or domineering.
All in All (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)While we are not yet 'all in all' with God's purpose for us, we will, if we yield to our calling and sanctification, become at one with God.
All in All
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe 'all in all' process has already begun. Our obligation and responsibility is to obey and yield to Christ and God the Father, conforming to their image.