Put on the whole armour of GOD, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of GOD, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with Truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of Salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of GOD: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; (Eph 6:11-18)
We conclude our journey through Ephesians with this final admonishment, the battle belongs to the Lord, and we fight not with the weapons of this world, or in our own strength, but through Him who is mighty, the Lord of Hosts, who has already won the victory over sIn, death and the grave. He commands us to put on His armour, each piece put on with prayer that we might stand strong in Him and He in us, to give us victory, prepared for every struggle against sin and temptation, against persecution and false accusations, and against those who would oppose themselves and the Gospel.
Put on the belt of Truth from GOD's Word so you are not caught with your pants down, literally; or figuratively, when the time comes to answer every man of the hope that is in you. Knowing Jesus Christ and having the assurance of your Salvation by faith in Him and His Word through your repentance of sIn and trust in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary, prepare yourself through His Word to speak the Gospel of peace with GOD that you have received. Having His righteousness, because of His Spirit in you and the engrafted Word of GOD, shield yourself with your faith in what He has said in His Word, not a blind faith that does not know or cannot see, but a saving faith and and a grounded faith standing on the solid Rock, the evidence of things hoped for and the substance of things not seen. Take up His Sword and know how to use His Word, earnestly defending the faith that was once delivered unto the saints, not in contention or strife but in meekness and grace.
His people are not to go in our own power, but in prayerful obedience to His Word we take Him to this lost and dying world, that they might know the Father and Jesus Christ whom He sent to us and for us. We are to minister to those around us who are hurting and in need as GOD directs that they might see Jesus, the hope of Glory. We are to love one another, equipping, edifying, and encouraging every one in the body of Christ as we disciple one another in the Word of GOD and grow thereby. We are to engage and enable people to enjoy Jesus Christ, taking the Gospel to every one and as we go, sharing His Good News of forgiveness and reconciliation with GOD so that those who repent and believe in Him might have life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
Put on the belt of Truth from GOD's Word so you are not caught with your pants down, literally; or figuratively, when the time comes to answer every man of the hope that is in you. Knowing Jesus Christ and having the assurance of your Salvation by faith in Him and His Word through your repentance of sIn and trust in His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary, prepare yourself through His Word to speak the Gospel of peace with GOD that you have received. Having His righteousness, because of His Spirit in you and the engrafted Word of GOD, shield yourself with your faith in what He has said in His Word, not a blind faith that does not know or cannot see, but a saving faith and and a grounded faith standing on the solid Rock, the evidence of things hoped for and the substance of things not seen. Take up His Sword and know how to use His Word, earnestly defending the faith that was once delivered unto the saints, not in contention or strife but in meekness and grace.
His people are not to go in our own power, but in prayerful obedience to His Word we take Him to this lost and dying world, that they might know the Father and Jesus Christ whom He sent to us and for us. We are to minister to those around us who are hurting and in need as GOD directs that they might see Jesus, the hope of Glory. We are to love one another, equipping, edifying, and encouraging every one in the body of Christ as we disciple one another in the Word of GOD and grow thereby. We are to engage and enable people to enjoy Jesus Christ, taking the Gospel to every one and as we go, sharing His Good News of forgiveness and reconciliation with GOD so that those who repent and believe in Him might have life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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