Our salvation and God’s word in the battle are essential if we are to survive the invisible war being waged against us by our enemy. Ephesians 6:17Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. [1] The helmet kept the soldier’s head safe and was …
Jesus came to fulfill the law, a truth profoundly declared in His teachings. Matthew 5:17 “Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even …
People, including Biblical scholars, may be struggling to believe God’s Word. We are all in a spiritual battle, and our enemy, satan, works against every person, trying to deceive them into thinking they can’t trust God’s Word. But what does God’s word say about faith? How does what we believe affect our belief in the …
The sword of the Spirit is the sixth piece of armor that the Apostle Paul discusses in Ephesians chapter six. Paul describes the sword of the Spirit as God’s word. When a Roman soldier was involved in combat, His sword was an offensive weapon against His enemy. The sword was so effective that it could …
God called the prophets and believers today to proclaim God no matter the response. I remember preaching a funeral message many years ago where a relative of the deceased was an atheist. After the service, he confronted me because I had proclaimed the good news of Jesus. The comforting words of Jesus touched many who …
Do you treasure the words of Jesus? I think there are times when we take the precious words of Jesus for granted. I remember reading a story about a Navy pilot who was a prisoner for many years after being shot down. He had been in church all his life but now had to rely …