For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: … minister. Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 1 Peter 2:12 Having your conversati...
Because of the Holy Spirit's work in us at the time of salvation, basic discernment is something all Christians are called to develop.Hebrews 5:14teaches that mature believers, through practice, learn to distinguish good from evil. This means that while not everyone will possess the supernatural...
The Mark of the Beast is first and foremost a worship system. So now, we have crossed over from the material to the spiritual. “And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not WORSHIP ...
After John’s messengers had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?Berean Literal BibleAnd the messengers of John having departed, He began to speak to the crowds concerning John: "What have ...
However, the kingdom of God is not an actual physical place. A working definition of God’s kingdom from a biblical perspective can be seen as God’s universal reign as Creator and Christ’s exhaustive work as Redeemer. Since God is eternal, His kingdom is eternal. The Kingdom of God...
The pieces of God's armor as described in Ephesians 6 ESV: The Armor of God Belt of Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Shoes of the Gospel of Peace Shield of Faith Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirit: Word of God The armor of God is an illustration in the Bible that reminds Chri...
“Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” (Ephesians 6:17) This portion of Ephesians lays out different pieces of the armor of God. Each piece in the armor is designed to help you take your stand and overcome enemy attacks. ...
“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,”(Ephesians 6:14). What It Means: Some translations use a phrase like: “having girded your loins with truth” (NASB). The loin is an uncommon term in modern vernacular. It refers to the lower back but i...
the earth, according to my commandment, and to fulfil the promise which was given by my Father before the foundation of the world, and for their exaltation in the eternal worlds, that they may bear the souls of men; for herein is the work of my Father continued, that he may be ...
Ephesians 3:9 NASB “and to bring to light what is the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things;.” Since we have pointed out that the Word was God – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was...