Ephesians 6:10-13 NIV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world … Continue reading The Powers of This Dark World
Year: 2021
Endure Hardship as Discipline
Hebrews 12:4-6 NIV “In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, “’My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart … Continue reading Endure Hardship as Discipline
Throw off Everything that Hinders
Heb 12:1 NIV “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.” What is it that the church at large, in America, for example, needs to cast off? What is the BIG hindrance to believers’ walks of faith … Continue reading Throw off Everything that Hinders
Living in Perfect Peace
Philippians 4:4-7 NIV “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, … Continue reading Living in Perfect Peace
He Will Lift You Up
James 4:4 NIV “You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.” What makes the church adulterous? Let me back up a minute. What is adultery? It is cheating on one’s spouse, but … Continue reading He Will Lift You Up
Beware of the Dogs
Philippians 3:2-4 NIV “Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and take pride in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh, although I myself could boast as having confidence even in the flesh.” … Continue reading Beware of the Dogs
Enemies of the Cross of Christ
Philippians 3:17 NIV “Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.” Be wise. Be discerning about whose examples you follow. Compare to Scripture and to the life of Christ. Compare to the life of the … Continue reading Enemies of the Cross of Christ
Live to Please God
1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 NIV “As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you by the … Continue reading Live to Please God
Don’t Give the Devil a Foothold
Summary Ephesians 4:1-24 We, as followers of Jesus Christ, are to live lives which are worthy of our calling which we have received in Christ Jesus, our Lord. And that calling is to holiness, godliness, purity, and righteousness, in the power of God. We are also called to works of service in Christ Jesus which … Continue reading Don’t Give the Devil a Foothold
Don’t Blame God
James 1:5-8 NIV “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the … Continue reading Don’t Blame God
Run With It 