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1 John 3:16-17 “By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in… Read more »

Genesis 22:3 “So Abraham rose early in the morning and saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son; and he split the wood for the burnt offering, and arose and went to the place of which God had told him.”   The word “early” in Hebrew is… Read more »

Ephesians 6:18 “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.”   We must remember that when Jesus was here in the flesh He was engaged in the same conflict that we are in. The devil assailed Him and the… Read more »

Ephesians 6:17 “…and take the Sword of the Spirit, which is Word of God.”   All the other parts of armor protect particular parts of the body. However, it seems that the Sword of the Spirit not only holds back the enemy in a defensive matter, but also it offensively protects the entire body.  … Read more »

Ephesians 6:17 “Take the helmet of salvation.”   It is important to remember that Paul is using the analogy of a Roman soldier when describing the pieces of armor that we need to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, and that it remains fixed in place at all times,… Read more »

Ephesians 6:14 “Put on the breastplate of righteousness.”   Another important piece of our armor is the “breastplate” because it protects the vital organs of the body. Often the Old Testament writers would use the names of different organs to express feelings, affection, etc. This is the reason why the breastplate of righteousness is so… Read more »

Ephesians 6:16 “Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.”   The words “above all” indicate that there is now a change in the armor that we are to put on. We are now coming to the fourth piece of… Read more »

Ephesians 6:15 “…and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”   Have we ever thought about the important role our feet play in everyday life? Our feet touch the ground whenever we are standing, walking or running and they are an extension of your legs, which help move… Read more »

Ephesians 6:14, “Put on the breastplate of righteousness.”   Another important piece of our armor is the breastplate because it protects the vital organs of the body. Often the Old Testament writers would use the names of different organs to express feelings, affection, etc. This is the reason why the breastplate of righteousness is so… Read more »

John 8:32 “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”   Ephesians 6:14 “Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth.”   When it comes to the armor of God the first thing that we put on is the belt of truth, because the armor that is put on after is… Read more »