Paul gives us valuable tools for the battle against satan. Ephesians 6: 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. [1] Shield …
The power of the Gospel is so great that it takes people out of the kingdom of darkness and into the kingdom of Light. The Gospel, also known as the Good News, is the very foundation of Jesus’ message. As the Lord draws us to faith and deepens our understanding of the Good News, He …
In his section about the armor of God, Paul speaks about resisting the enemy. Ephesians 6: 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.[1] In the Bible, to resist means …
Paul tells us how we can stand firm in the battle against the devil. This is not a routine army battle; it is a spiritual battle. Ephesians 6: 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.[1] The concept of standing firm …
Paul urges the church of Colossae to avoid the empty trap. He knew that believers must stay vigilant against teachings that sound appealing but lack the truth found in Christ. These teachings may look intellectually sophisticated, but they ultimately offer no foundation for life. They are empty. Colossians 2: 4 I am telling you this so …
Moses kept standing firm in the face of fear. The appearance of Pharaoh’s army panicked the people, and in their fear, they complained. But Moses doesn’t appear to flinch at their criticism. Exodus 14: 13 But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you …
Paul says to stand your ground in the spiritual battle. I first read Ephesians 6 in the NIV translation. There, the word stand is used four times in four consecutive verses. Evidently, the concept of standing must be important. Ephesians 6: 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your …
Paul gives guiding words to the Thessalonians and us: stand firm in the faith. In the days Paul lived, the enemy would overcome a soldier who could not stand firm in battle. Ephesians 6:10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you …
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 …
Paul gives us instructions on how to use the armor of God: put on and stand. Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against …