Before going into battle, a good soldier prepares his weapons. He has to be sure of them. A blunt sword isn't effective. Spiritual battles are no different. If we are to achieve victory, our weapon must be ready. We can't carry a blunt spiritual sword.
Why stainless steel? To keep it from breaking due to overuse, of course!
Monday, March 31, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
The Double Edged Sword
The Word of God is referred to as the Sword of The Spirit in multiple passages. It is the most unique sword in all of creation. There is nothing like it. It's more than just a weapon, much more.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Guarded by Salvation
Have you ever wondered why salvation is referred to as a helmet in two separate passages? As part of the Full Armor of God, it is a vital piece. A good soldier never goes into battle without a helmet. If it's that important in a natural world, how much more so in the supernatural?
Thursday, March 20, 2014
The Shield in Battle
A shield is much more than just protection. In battle, it's one of the most valuable weapons in a soldier's arsenal. When we understand its uses, we have a greater understanding of how our faith comes into play not only for defense but for attack on the spiritual battlefield.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Defended by Faith
The Shield of Faith protects us from the fiery darts of the enemy. That much we know is true, but what does it really mean? Over the last several years, a lot of teaching about faith has been out there, sometimes contradictory. Starting to sift through it will lead to the truth and how faith protects us and from what.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Pushing Back The Darkness
(From The Foundations Archive) In the darkness, even the smallest light has great power. In this world, Jesus called us to be salt and light. Evil is gaining everywhere we look and a spiritual night is falling around us. How can we be light in these dark times? Can we truly be effective?
Monday, March 10, 2014
Protected by Truth
Before we can go on to faith, we need to go back to truth. If truth is to guard us, we must have a grasp on it. It protects us, but from what? The armor provided by truth covers weaknesses. What are the consequences if we're not protected? Look around. The answer is all around us.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Strategy vs. Tactics
(From The Foundations Archive) So often we go into a battle with only the fight in front of us in mind with no thought to the greater war. Rest assured, our enemy thinks long term. If we want to win, we need to understand the difference between strategy and tactics.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Preparation
In war, being prepared is essential. In the battles we need to be fighting, it's even more important. So how does footwear relate to the preparation of the Gospel of Peace?
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