Christians hold various perspectives on the use of “The Sword” – that is, employing the use of physical force against “evildoers” in various contexts of life here on this fallen planet, Earth. If one desires to arrive at a truly biblical perspective for oneself, it requires instruction from the Holy Spirit through a great deal … Read more
I believe that the apostolic church of the first century was keenly aware of the realities of the spiritual “powers” of darkness and spiritual “forces” of evil. If the Church (the Ekklesia) today is to regain its apostolicity, it will need to recover this spiritual awareness in her true God-given calling. Suffice to say that … Read more
Praise as a Spiritual Weapon “Speaking Truth to Power”. This has become a rhetorical stock phrase. To what extent are we aware of the Powers behind “the power”? “Praise the Lord.” Has this become just religious jargon? Do we truly understand what it means to praise the Lord? “Spiritual Warfare”. Do we know the nature … Read more
The apostle Paul’s exhortation is “Do not be entangled in the affairs of this life”. (2 Timothy 2:4) With that as its basis, the intention and purpose of this article are to remind those who belong to Christ of some basic spiritual realities with regards to the World in which we live, and to bring … Read more
In the apostle Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians (3:10) we find the calling of the Church – the Ekklesia Jesus is building: “That the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.” Scripture reveals the Cross to be God’s “weapon of choice” … Read more
