“Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:14 Why is it necessary to “stand” in the spiritual conflict? What does Scripture mean by instructing all believers to stand? Standing is an act, followed by an…
“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh.” 2 Corinthians 10:3 The primary conflict that Christ knew on this earth, was not with men, but wiith “…all principality, and power, and might and dominion.” (Eph. 1:2) In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he wrote: “And having spoiled principalities, and…
“To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God.” Ephesians 3:10 The context of the church’s existence is that of magnificent spiritual blessing revealed IN CHRIST, made available to every believer in the body of Christ, that by the name…
“…by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.” 1 Peter 1:12 What is the gospel? What does it mean? Simply put, the word “gospel” means “good news.” However, in Scripture we find an amplified meaning to the word…
“For thus saith the Lord, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon, I will visit you, and perform My good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place” Jeremiah 29:10 The amount of space in the Bible given to the matter of the captivity of Israel, specifically to that imposed upon…
“…whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the kIng into the inner court, who is not called, there is one law of his to put him to death, except such to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that he may live.” Ester 4:11 In the book of Ester, we discover the…
“And I pray God your whole spirit and soul, and body, be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He who calls you, who also will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23 In Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians, after dealing with many subjects and teaching, he concludes with a position…
“…mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honored Him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom is from generation to generation.” Daniel 4:34 Concerning several of the great kings of antiquity, God specifically dealt with them in such a way that…
“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:2,3 There came a day in the life of Moses, after he had known the Lord for some time, even at a time when “the Lord talked with Moses…face…
“That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.” 1 John 1:3 There is great value in hearing the testimony of those who have gone before us, especially those whose testimony…