How to Wield the Sword and Win the Battle
In terms of offensive weapons necessary for the spiritual battle, the Sword of the Spirit is by far a Christian's most valuable. Combined with fasting, prayer, praise and worship, the Sword of the Spirit has the power to thwart all the plans of the enemy, and to turn what appears to be a losing battle into a major victory for the Kingdom of God.
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Composer Russell Kelso Carter Writes Standing on the Promises
Carter began to 'stand upon the promises' of healing, determining to believe no matter what his physical condition, no matter how he felt. Over the course of several months, his strength returned and his heart was completely healed! The hymn Carter had written several years before his healing miracle then became more than words and music to him. Standing on the Promises became an integral part of his life.
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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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Putting on the Armor of God Through Prayer
With the devil intent on stealing, killing and destroying everything Godly and good, it is essential that Christians put on the Armor of God. This prayer is one method for protecting oneself against the wiles of the devil as described in Ephesians 6:10-18.
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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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Personal Experiences Turn into Witnessing Opportunities
When people live through life-changing experiences, they often have a personal encounter or intimate realization of who Jesus Christ is and what he did on the cross. Having come through circumstances with the help of Jesus, they can become experts at sharing their personal story. And many of young witnesses for Christ have decided to live a life in service to God rather than for themselves.
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The Deception of Eve in the Garden of Eden
When Satan lied to Eve, she was sold. She was mesmerized. She was captivated. It was too irresistible to walk away. She didn't say another word. She didn't ask Adam for advice. She followed her senses right into sin.
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The Book of Hebrews is a Call for Christians to Remain Firm in their Faith
As for the believers of Hebrews, they had received the salvation that the believers of old had been waiting for. For this reason, the author exhorted them to continue in their Christian faith despite the intense opposition, for to turn back to Judaism was unthinkable.
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How to Reach the Hearts of the Young
They are not little kids, nor are they adults. They are teenagers -- hurricanes of hormones and emotions transitioning from adolescence to adulthood as fast as they can in an increasingly malicious world. More than ever, parents need to oversee and watch over, not lord over, their teenage children. Yes, children. They are not 'of age' and while young, they remain the responsibility of their parents/guardians.
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The Reign of Solomon and the Rise and Fall of Other Kings
Like 1 Chronicles, this book is made up of two distinct sections. The first covers the reign of Solomon, and the second covers the rise and fall of the remaining kings of Judah. Altogether, 2 Chronicles reveals God's heart toward His people: though they were a rebellious nation who continually rejected Him as their King, He still continued to watch over them, and fulfill His plan of redemption through them.
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