Sanballat (meaning the god—Sin—has given life) was an enemy of the Jews and a very influential Samaritan. He unsuccessfully tried to stop Nehemiah (a Jew and high official in the Persian court) from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem that had been torn down by the Babylonians. Sanballat ridiculed the Jewsand in the presence of allies and the… Continue reading The Power of God’s Armor
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Spiritual Warfare, Part I — What is it?
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic… Continue reading Spiritual Warfare, Part I — What is it?
A new thought on spiritual armor
By Elizabeth Prata I used to study King Arthur, chivalry, armor, and heraldry. I think the Age of Chivalry was fascinating. Getty Art website explains, “Chivalry first developed as a code of honor that emphasized bravery, loyalty, and generosity for knights at war in the 11th and 12th centuries. By the later Middle Ages illuminated manuscripts… Continue reading A new thought on spiritual armor
3 Powerful Strategies for Fighting Spiritual Battles
Does it seem like you are in a hidden place with darkness and an enemy breathing down your neck? This is how we often feel during spiritual battles. But be encouraged there are strategies to fight spiritual battles. Historically in times of war, snipers are skilled and trained to spot enemies from a concealed place. Snipers are… Continue reading 3 Powerful Strategies for Fighting Spiritual Battles
The Armor of God: What is the readiness from the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15)?
Ephesians 6:15 KJVAnd your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; And your feet shod – There is undoubtedly an allusion here to what was worn by the ancient soldier to guard his feet. The Greek is, literally, “having underbound the feet;” that is, having bound on the shoes, or sandais, or whatever… Continue reading The Armor of God: What is the readiness from the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15)?
The Armor of God: What is the breastplate of righteousness (Ephesians 6:14)?
Ephesians 6:14 NIV14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, And having on the breast-plate – The word rendered here as “breastplate” θώρἀξ thōrax denoted the “cuirass,” Lat.: lorica, or coat of mail; i. e., the armor that covered the body from the neck to the… Continue reading The Armor of God: What is the breastplate of righteousness (Ephesians 6:14)?
What Is the Belt of Truth in the Armor of God?
Ephesians 6:14 NIV14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, The belt of truth is the first piece of the “full armor of God” listed in Ephesians 6:10–17. In KJV it’s said “having your loins girt about with truth” (Ephesians 6:14 KJV) Having your… Continue reading What Is the Belt of Truth in the Armor of God?
What is the Full Armor of God?
Our battle against the devil is a spiritual one Therefore, using tangible weapons and worldly methods to fight against him is not applicable. Scripture tells us to put on the full armor of God, that we may stand against the devil’s attacks and gain victory. So what exactly is this armor, and what does it… Continue reading What is the Full Armor of God?