Be Ready for Spiritual Battle
Christians are considered soldiers in the Army of God. With a spiritual war being fought in the unseen realm and in the lives of people, it is important to be ready for battle by putting on the full Armor of God.
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God Ensured that Beleivers had the Weapons Necessary to Fight the Good Fight
For some Christians, the concept of warfare is unpleasant. Usually, the Christian message is about love, forgiveness, salvation by grace, telling people about the victorious life Jesus came to bring. All of these are important elements of Christianity, but there is something critical for Christians to understand -- there can be no victory without a fight.
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In Faith, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego Stood their Ground
when Shadrach, Meshach and Abednigo refused to bow to King Nebuchadnezzar, the king demanded that the furnace be made seven times hotter, and had Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego thrown in the furnace. The king looked in and saw the three of them walking inside the furnace, miraculously unharmed. They stood their ground for God, and God delivered them.
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Preventing the Fiery Darts from Wounding Christian Souls
Faith requires that there be some kind of testing. If a Christian was never tested, then they would not even need to have faith. Therefore, faith is more valuable in hard times than good because it proves a Christian's allegiance and reliance on God.
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Armor of God: Girding the Waist with Truth
To know truth is good, but Christians must embrace truth at all times and agree to continually grow in it. Truth is found within the 66 books of the Bible, from Genesis 1:1 through Revelation 22:21. Though the authors of the Bible are human and fallible, the written words are infallible.
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The Ongoing Battle Between Good and Evil
There is spiritual warfare going on in the unseen realm. The battle is between good and evil forces; between fallen angels and Christians who have the Spirit of God within.
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Apologetics Requires a Clear Understanding of Christian Doctrine
Having the right tools for the right job is a determining factor in success or failure during a spiritual battle. In the world of apologetics and evangelism, there is no tool more effective than having a clear understanding of Christian doctrine. This is achieved through daily bible reading and prayer. While Bible reading and prayer lay the foundations of your faith, there are many other resources available which can reinforce those foundations.
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Presumption May be the Cause of Unrest in Intercession
Patience waits for God's prayer assignments rather than presumptively taking on issues for which authority has not specifically been given. Intercession, however, is everyone's assignment. It is not a spiritual gift. The one great need of intercessors is to be cloaked in humility--complete dependance uppon the Lord.
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Believers are United by the Blood of Jesus Christ
Paul unfolds the great mystery of the church like no other letter. God's secret is revealed, that those who are united by the blood of Jesus Christ all make up the Body of Christ, one that expresses the fullness of Christ on earth.
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One Man's Passion and Courage to Rebuild the Temple Wall
The book of Nehemiah tells of the courage of one man who withstood relentless harassment and mockery because of his love for God, and for Jerusalem. Nehemiah brought comfort to his fellow brethren by prayerfully pursuing the rebuilding of his beloved homeland.
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