Just Say “No”

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age,   Titus 2:11-12  NASB Deny ungodliness – arnéomai is the Greek verb of refusal.  “‘To say no’ in answer to a question; ‘to refuse’ in relation to a claim or…

Are You Devout?

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, 2 Timothy 2:16 NASB Ungodliness – The Greek word asebeia is translated as “ungodliness.” It comes from the root sebomai which means “reverence” or “worship.” It is found most often in the Greek world as eusebeia, a word that refers to general…