From Sinner to Saved Through Baptism Part 1 “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 Timothy 1:15). Christians are saved to help save others. “Let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover Read more…
Prayer: Communicating With Headquarters “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, Read more…
Sword of the Spirit “…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” –Ephesians 6:17b The character of our armor is the same as the nature of Christ. The Christian soldier is to put on the belt of truth and Christ is the Truth (John 14:6). He Read more…
Helmet of Salvation “And take the helmet of salvation, …” Ephesians 6:17a With such a great army as the Roman legions why did Rome fall? Edward Gibbon explains one of the reasons. “The relaxation of discipline, and the disuse of exercise, rendered the soldiers less able, and less willing, to Read more…
Shield of Faith “above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one” – Ephesians 6:16 A common theme in our song books for worship are battle hymns of spiritual warfare, such as, “A Mighty Fortress”, “Onward, Read more…
Feet Shod With Gospel of Peace “And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace” – Ephesians 6:15 I once met a tenderfoot who was just starting out and inexperienced. He had itching feet and wanted to travel. He was far too unrealistic and such a dreamer, Read more…
Breastplate of Righteousness “…and having on the breastplate of righteousness…” – Ephesians 6:14b Although Christians are to put on the armor of God to withstand their enemies, far too often the modern church thinks it can improve upon God’s design. They wish to aid the saint by putting on plays, puppet Read more…
Belt of Truth “Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth..” – Ephesians 6:14a When Paul was penning the letter to the Church at Ephesus, he was under house arrest in Rome. With him at all times was a Roman soldier. As he began to delineate the pieces of Read more…
Spiritual Warfare: Battle Readiness Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. – Ephesians 6:13 During summer camp one year we were discussing Ephesians 6:10-18. By way of a practical application of the Read more…
Spiritual Warfare: Know the Enemy “…stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. – Ephesians 6:11b Sun Tzu, the Read more…