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The Sword of The Spirit
THE Latin word for sword is Gladius. This sword was used by Roman foot soldiers when in close proximity to the enemy. It was used to thrust at unprotected parts of the body while the shield was held up moving forward in battle. Enemy exposed areas such as the throat, armpit, groin and main arteries…
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Galatia
In order to understand Paul’s address to the Galatian church we should understand some of the background of the audience he was addressing. In Galatians Chapter 1 Paul introduces himself to the Galatians. This is significant if you understand who the Galatians were. Paul asserts his authority under the Lord Jesus Christ. He introduces the…
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Full of Yourself or Filled with God?
Scriptures tell us that pride results in one’s downfall but humility comes before honor. (Proverbs 18:12) The sin of pride is one fallen human attribute that effects everyone. Including Christians. As I was meditating on this phenomenon I felt led to do a little research on the subject. The Oxford dictionary defines pride as ‘a…
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Guard Your Heart
Recently I went through a horrific trial that challenged my faith. Satan was gloating because he thought he had won a victory. Unbeknownst to him, the Lord was using that trial to do some reconstruction in my life. Little did I know what lay hidden in the recesses of my heart. Through this trial I…
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THE TRIAL OF YOUR FAITH
When Job’s friends heard about his troubles they decided to pay him a visit. Arriving at Job’s home these friends were shocked to find Job in such a position. For a while all Job’s friends could do was sit with him and observe his suffering. They could not believe what they were seeing. Here was…
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A Grain of Mustard Seed
You don’t have to have great faith to win a battle against the evil one. All you need is one small seed. Jesus said that, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible…
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IT IS GOOD!
After God created the heavens and the earth, his Spirit hovered over the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw the light, was good so he continued with his creation process. After everything God said he was going to create, it was created. When God saw his creation he said, ‘it…
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Unto the Churches Series: Philadelphia
The City of Ancient of Philadelphia, (Modern name Alaşehir) was founded by King Attalus II Philadelphus (r. 159–138 BC) of Pergamon. The city was named for the King’s love for his brother, his successor. (Attalus II, 159–138 BC) The city was called “Philadelphos,” meaning “one who loves his brother.” Under Roman rule, Philadelphia became an imperial cult of emperor worship. Philadelphia…
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Unto the Churches Series: Thyatira
In speaking to the church in Thyatira, Jesus reveals himself as having eyes of fire and feet like brass. In other words, Jesus says he sees the situation in Thyatira. He stands in that situation to judge it and bring correction. Fire and brass in the scriptures refer to God’s judgment, purification, and…
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Unto the Churches Series: Pergamos
Pergamos was a church where the Lord brought the two-edged sword. The audience that Jesus was speaking to would understand what he was referring to. The two-edged sword used in Roman warfare was called the gladius Hispaniensis. It was used in battle when an enemy was approaching from both sides. The gladius Hispaniensis was deadly when swung…
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