Protect Yourself Spiritually He will… oppress the… people of the Most High… Daniel 7:25 25 He will defy the Most High and oppress the holy people of the Most High. He will try to change their sacred festivals and laws, and they will be placed under his control for a time, times, and half a […]
“What is the definition of evil?”……A dictionary definition of evil is "morally reprehensible, sinful, wicked." The definition of evil in the Bible falls into two categories: evil against one another (murder, theft, adultery) and evil against God (unbelief, idolatry, blasphemy). From the prohibition against eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil […]
“What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee?”…The phrase "resist the devil" is found in James 4:7where the apostle James exhorts believers to resist the devil in order to cause him to flee or "run away" from us.…James 4:7 So humble yourselves before God. Resist the […]
“What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare?”……There are two primary errors when it comes to spiritual warfare-over-emphasis and under-emphasis. Some blame every sin, every conflict, and every problem on demons that need to be cast out. Others completely ignore the spiritual realm and the fact that the Bible tells us our battle is against […]
“What is the shield of faith (Ephesians 6:16)?”……The shield of faith is part of thearmor of Goddescribed inEphesians 6:10├ö├ç├┤17. After summarizing the gospel and giving the Ephesians various instructions, Paul concludes his epistle to them saying, in part,from verse10├ö├ç├┤1110 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on […]
“What is the readiness of the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15)?”……Ephesians 6:11├ö├ç├┤17instructs believers in Christ to "put on thewhole armor of God" as a defense against Satan's attacks. This armor includes the belt of truth, thebreastplate of righteousness, theshield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and thesword of the Spirit. Verse 15 says, "And with […]
What is the sword of the spirit?……What purpose did the sword serve in the Roman army?…The Roman gladius has become known as “the sword that conquered the world.” …Adapted from a Spanish design, the skill of the gladius in close range combat made it a fearsome tool in the hand of a skilled Roman warrior. […]