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Category: Armor of God

  • THE Shield of Faith

    The blog discusses the importance of the “shield of faith” in spiritual battles. It emphasizes obedience to the gospel as the key to wielding this protective shield against the deceit of the enemy. The shield, symbolizing commitment and obedience, is crucial in withstanding the constant onslaught of deceptive thoughts and…

  • Gospel Peace.

    The content emphasizes the necessity of firmly grasping the gospel of Jesus Christ, understanding its significance, and living it out daily. It highlights the transformative power of genuine salvation and the need to combat deception by being rooted in truth. The message stresses the importance of a deep, personal understanding…

  • Righteousness: identifying which side you are on.

    As believers in Christ, we face daily spiritual warfare against the unseen enemy. The righteous can protect themselves with the breastplate of righteousness, guarding their hearts and minds against sin. This righteousness comes through Jesus and is essential for withstanding the enemy’s attacks. The breastplate, like the Roman soldier’s armor,…

  • Truth: Manifesting a New Reality.

    In the blog series “Our Battle Cry: JesusPutting on the Full Armor of God”, Paul emphasizes the importance of truth as the first piece of armor. He explains that truth is not just factual accuracy, but the manifestation of a hidden reality, particularly the gospel of Jesus Christ. Being clothed…

  • All, not just parts.

    In today’s scripture Paul is reminding us that all all of God’s Armor is important because of the wide scope and power of spiritual evil believers face (Ephesians 6:12). God’s armor is a package, not a buffet of items from which we can select. We must have salvation and God’s Word. We…

  • The Unseen Battle Ground and Enemy

    The battle cry to put on the full armor of God is a spiritual warfare against rulers, authorities, cosmic powers, and spiritual forces. Satan is described as the ruler of this world, opposing God’s authority. The cosmic powers of darkness affect the entire world, leading to temptations and internal struggles.…

  • Stand Against the Schemes.

    In this insightful blog series, the author discusses the schemes of the devil as described in the Bible. Highlighting the need to be vigilant and prepared, the content emphasizes the strategic and methodical nature of the enemy’s tactics, which aim to deceive and ensnare individuals. Through various scriptural references, the…

  • Stand.

    When turning to Christ, many find themselves unprepared for the spiritual warfare that follows. Jesus promised abundance, but also tribulation and persecution. The Christian life is a constant battle against an unseen enemy. To stand firm, believers need to put on God’s full armor, understand Satan’s schemes, and practice their…

  • Prayer: it’s war on the floor

    There are going to be times in our journeys that it seems like we are in the midst of a great physical battle. The real war is against the powers of spiritual darkness. The enemy’s goal has not changed since the fall of man. Satan knows the His destiny, but…

  • eager anticipation keeps us living productively.

    An eager anticipation of the return of Christ keeps us living a life of productivity. In scripture we find three admonitions given to us about the Lord’s return: Watch Faithfully God’s Word encourages us to: “Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.”‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭16‬:‭13‬ ‭CSB‬‬ “But…