Victory Over the Wicked by Henry Morris III, D.Min. * There is a painting by Italian artist Guido Reni (1575├ö├ç├┤1642) of the Archangel Michael that pictures the ultimate defeat of Satan. …The "real" battle is being overseen by our Creator God, and that one day, one of His angelic captains will throw the Adversary into […]
“What can I do when I am under spiritual attack?”……The first thing to do when we believe we may be under a spiritual attack is to determine, as best we can, whether what we are experiencing is truly a spiritual attack from demonic forces or simply the effects of living in a sin-cursed world. Some […]
“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, […]