"We see, in many a land, the proudest dynasties and tyrannies still crushing, with their mountain weight, every free motion of the Consciences and hearts of men. We see, on the other hand, the truest heroism for the right and the greatest devotion to the Truth in hearts that God has touched. We have a work to do, as great as our forefathers and, perhaps, far greater. The enemies of Truth are more numerous and subtle than ever and the needs of the Church are greater than at any preceding time. If we are not debtors to the present, then men were never debtors to their age and their time. Brethren, we are debtors to the hour in which we live. Oh, that we might stamp it with Truth and that God might help us to impress upon its wings some proof that it has not flown by neglected and unheeded." -- C.H. Spurgeon . . . "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31, 32 . . . . .

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Spiritual Warfare - The Armor of God






Never before has the church found herself in such dire straits as today’s world falls into greater and deeper darkness than at any other time in her short history; and the Light of the (generically speaking) church seems to grow ever more dimly! I believe that the only other time in which her needs to conduct a campaign of spiritual warfare was as paramount as today was during the Dark Ages. It was then that those who would stand fast on the Word of God as sola scriptura, that is “scripture alone” as the ultimate authority for the church and the saints were confronted by oppressive religion that sought to persecute and destroy any that would not submit to its own authority (rather than God’s)!

The Saint's Call to Arms: by William Gurnall

"The apostle Paul had a discerning heart.  In writing to the early Christians at Ephesus, he knew he had to prepare them for unprecedented hardship.  But first he longed to encourage and comfort them; so he reminded them of the Lord's strength:

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might (Eph. 6:10).

It is as if he were thinking, 'Some of my dear friends must be quaking in their boots to see their enemies so strong and themselves so weak, so numerous while they are so few, so well equipped and expert at arms while they are just raw recruits.' He must have known a fear-wracked soul is too preoccupied with its present distress to listen to advice from anyone, even a well-meaning friend.  Fear immobilizes its victim - like the distraught soldier who runs trembling to his foxhole at first rumor of an attack and refuses to come out until all threat of danger is past.

So Paul searches for an antidote to their fear and soon finds one.  It is a timeless answer to the disabling condition suffered by every Christian since Adam.  He tells us, 'Don't let your fears overwhelm you, March on with undaunted courage and be strong in the Lord....' And here is the great consolation: 'The outcome of the battle rests on God's performance, not on your skill or strength!"' - 


Part 1 - The Armor of God, Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives
SPIRITUAL WARFARE:
Part 2 - The Armor of God, Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives 
 SPIRITUAL WARFARE:
Part 3 - The Armor of God, Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives: Taking A Stand
 SPIRITUAL WARFARE:
Part 4 - The Armor of God, Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives: Belt of Truth & Breastplate of Righteousness
SPIRITUAL WARFARE:
Part 5 - The Armor of God, Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives: Feet Shod with the Preparation of the Gospel of Peace
The ARMOR and Its ACCOMPANYING PARTS:
Part 6 -  The Armor of God, Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives: The Sword of the Spirit
The ARMOR and ITS ACCOMPANYING PARTS:
Part 7 - The Armor of God, Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives: The Helmet of Salvation
SPIRITUAL WARFARE:
Part 8 - The Armor of God, Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives: All Prayer and Supplication
Old Testament Examples of SPIRITUAL WARFARE:
Part 1 - Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives
Old Testament Examples of SPIRITUAL WARFARE:
Part 2 - Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives
Old Testament Examples of SPIRITUAL WARFARE:
Part 3 - Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives
Old Testament Examples of SPIRITUAL WARFARE:
Part 4 - Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives
Old Testament Examples of SPIRITUAL WARFARE:
Part 5a - Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives:  EYES to SEE - EARS to HEAR - HEARTS to OBEY 
Old Testament Examples of SPIRITUAL WARFARE:
Part 5b - Conduct in the Campaign & Implementing the Victory of Christ in our Lives: EYES to SEE - EARS to HEAR - HEARTS to OBEY 
Are You Feeling Battle Weary?
Know Your Enemy - Stay in the Battle - Stand
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