“What evidence is there of a spiritual realm?”……The Bible teaches the existence of an immaterial, spiritual reality, unseen by human eyes. The physical reality is evident for all to see-although some doubt the existence of a material universe, too! The Bible says that the spiritual realm consists of both good-God and the holy angels andevil-the […]
“Spiritual strongholds – what is the Biblical view?”……The word "strongholds" is found once in the New Testament, used metaphorically by Paul in a description of the Christian's spiritual battle: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 We are human, but we don't wage war as humans do.We use God's mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds […]
“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 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. […]
“What is the full armour of God?”……The phrase "full armor of God" comes from: Ephesians 6:13-17…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.14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt […]
The Belt of Truth The first piece of armorin our arsenal Paul mentions in Ephesians 6:14 is “the belt of truth” (New International Version). What purpose did the belt serve for a Roman soldier? What purpose does the belt of truth serve for us?……The Belt is not the most noticeable piece of the armor, however, […]