Jesus used on-the-job training in equipping His disciples as they served in the world. This became a starting point for implementing a larger vision of the church studied earlier in Eph. 1-3. Eph. 4-6 instructs how to implement the church’s larger vision by equipping believers for works of service and teaching the truth of Christ…
Charles Spurgeon wrote, “The precious blood of Jesus is not meant for us merely to admire and exhibit. We must not be content to talk about it, and extol it, and do nothing with it; but we are to use it in the great crusade against unholiness and unrighteousness, till it is said of us, ‘They…
We often rely on human strategies to fight our battles in life. Trusting in skills or finances for success in family, church or business life will prove inadequate because of spiritual warfare. David learned how to defeat evil forces while Saul chased him before becoming king. ObedienceDavid spoke this song to the Lord when He…
Today’s predominant philosophy, postmodernism, puts a high value on subjectivity. People say, “It is truth if it’s true for me.” Everyone can have their own truth. There are bridges with strategic potential in presenting the gospel:1. Spiritual Sensitivity since postmodernists have tendency to be spiritual seekers2. Experiential Spirituality since Christians have a God who is real…
Your circumstances are more than what you experience in the natural. There’s a supernatural dimension with an enemy, Satan, who hates you. He kills, steals and destroys. Everyday you face a spiritual battle. Like any war, soldiers must wear protective armor to stay alive and prosper. The clothing of the priests in Ex. 28 alludes…
The book of Ephesians gives a roadmap on how to fight the spiritual battle with the armor of God: 1. Father (Spiritual Blessings): Eph. 1:3-19 2. Jesus (Jesus’ Authority at Right Hand of God): Eph. 1:18-22 3. Church (Seated with Jesus): Eph. 2:6-10 4. Principalities and Powers (Grace Witness of Defeat): …
The 1966 Academy Award winning movie,”A Man for All Seasons,” depicts the events leading to the martyrdom of Sir Thomas More (1478-1525). More was a judge and a royal official who was beheaded by King Henry VIII because he opposed Henry’s actions in taking control of the Church in England, thereby separating it from the…