"We do not face a physical army. We face a spiritual army. Therefore our weapons must be spiritual." - Max Anders
What Do We Know About the Approaching Conflict with the Enemies of the Church?
Christians Know Your Enemies
2 Corinthians 2:11 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 11 so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes. How much influence does Satan have? How does Satan try to influence others? What do you need to learn about your enemy?
WHEN TEMPTATIONS ENTICE US: How Can We Gain the Victory Over Human Weakness
1 Corinthians 10:13 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. As promised in the Bible, how may God “provide the way of escape” of temptations and trials for us? How are we to understand what God promises with regard to our personal limitations in the face of trials and temptations?
DRIFTING AWAY: Avoid an Evil, Unbelieving Heart, in Falling Away from the Living God!
The truths of God’s Word will not benefit us unless we give heed to them. It will not save us that the Lord Jesus has come and spoken to people unless we are disposed to listen. It will not benefit us that the sun shines unless we open our eyes. Books will not help us unless we read them; medicine, unless we take it; nor will the fruits of the earth sustain our lives, however rich and abundant they may be, if we disregard and neglect them. So with the truths of God’s Word. There is truth enough to save the world - but the world ignores and despises it. Many Christians barely study it.
How Are We to Understand the Warning Against Teachings of Demons?
The outward life of a person flows from his or her inner spirit. Those who discipline themselves to follow after Jesus Christ, who are focused on living out the truth of God’s revelation, will develop a life of growing intimacy with Christ. They will delight God, producing goodness and godliness in what they do. Paul described deviant doctrines, bad teaching, and useless practices that pull us away from God’s grace and truth. He focused on how to respond to falsehood and how to live righteously.
How Can We Stand Firm Against the Devil With the Whole Armor of God?
How can Christians win the fight against wicked spirit forces? What are the pieces of spiritual armor? Why is it vital that we wear each piece? How much influence does Satan have? How does Satan try to influence you? Why is there no need to feel intimidated by Satan and the demons? How you can win the battle for the Christian mind. How you can put on the full armor of God?
The Christian’s Warfare
I would like to have you open your Bible at the first epistle of John, fifth chapter, fourth and fifth verses: “Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is... Continue Reading →
SATAN THE DEVIL: Know Your Enemy
How much influence does Satan have? How does Satan try to influence you? What do you need to learn about your enemy?
41,000+ CHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS: Is Yours the Right One?
Are All 41,000 Christian Different Roads Leading to God? Jesus Christ made it very clear that not all persons claiming to be Christian are, in fact, Christian, and not all Christian denominations that claim to be Christian, are, in fact, Christian. Not all Christian denominations are leading their followers to eternal life.
2 CORINTHIANS 4:3-4: In What Way Has Satan Blinded the Minds of the Unbelievers?
Before we begin unraveling the topic at hand, it might be best if we borrow the story from Dr. Robert Stein’s book, A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible (pp. 11-13): Tuesday night arrived. Dan and Charlene had invited several of their neighbors to a Bible study, and now they were wondering if anyone would come.... Continue Reading →