Living According To The Flesh Leads To Death 5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mindContinue reading “Flesh vs. Spirit – Romans 8:5-14”
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Press on Towards Christ – Philippians 3:12-14
We Have Not Yet Arrived 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. ButContinue reading “Press on Towards Christ – Philippians 3:12-14”
Combat Training with God – Philippians 1:27-30
Show No Fear – That Will Be A Witness That Any Who Oppose You Will Be Destroyed 27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in theContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Philippians 1:27-30”
Carnal Christianity – Genesis 13:12-13
We Are To Pitch Our Tents Towards God, Not Towards Sodom 12 Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom. 13 Now the people of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the Lord. Choose Carefully Each of us willContinue reading “Carnal Christianity – Genesis 13:12-13”
Combat Training with God – 1 Corinthians 10:12-13
God Will Provide A Way For You To Honor Him When You Are Tempted/Tested 12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what youContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Corinthians 10:12-13”
Combat Training with God – Titus 2:11-12
Live A Godly Life By Saying No To Worldly Passions 11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age Grace of God Salvation to all peopleContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Titus 2:11-12”
Legalism and God – 1 Timothy 4:1-5
Everything God Created Is Good 1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid people to marry and order them toContinue reading “Legalism and God – 1 Timothy 4:1-5”
Christian Households and God – Colossians 3:18-21
The Family Is Attacked By The Enemy Because It Displays The Order And Submission Of The Trinity 18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21Continue reading “Christian Households and God – Colossians 3:18-21”
Combat Training with God – Hebrews 12:1-3
Never Give Up, Never Surrender! (To Sin) 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer andContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Hebrews 12:1-3”
Combat Training with God – Galatians 3:10-13
The Righteous Shall Live By Faith 10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” 11 Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God,Continue reading “Combat Training with God – Galatians 3:10-13”
Combat Training with God – Joshua 14:6-12
Give A Good Report 6 Now the people of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the Lord said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. 7 I was forty years old when Moses the servant of theContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Joshua 14:6-12”
Combat Training with God – 1 Peter 2:13-17
Submit To God And The Ruling Authorities 13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15 For it is God’s will thatContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Peter 2:13-17”
Combat Training with God – Galatians 6:1-2
Carry Each Other’s Burdens 1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Seized by Sin TheContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Galatians 6:1-2”
Combat Training with God – Psalm 51:16-17
God Does Not Delight In Sacrifices For Sin 16 You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. 17 My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. Reparation Rejected There are some action films whereContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Psalm 51:16-17”
Combat Training with God -James 3:7-10
How Can Salt Water Come Out Of A Fresh Water Spring? 7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With the tongue we praise ourContinue reading “Combat Training with God -James 3:7-10”
Combat Training with God – John 8:31-38
Adhere To The Teachings Of Jesus Christ 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slavesContinue reading “Combat Training with God – John 8:31-38”
Combat Training with God – 1 Corinthians 1:22-25
Seek After God, Not Signs And Wonders Nor Worldly Wisdom 22 Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom ofContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Corinthians 1:22-25”
Combat Training with God – Romans 13:11-12
The Day Is Near 11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds ofContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Romans 13:11-12”
Combat Training With God – Luke 6:46-49
Practice Makes Perfect 46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. 48 They are like a man building a house, who dug downContinue reading “Combat Training With God – Luke 6:46-49”
Combat Training With God – 2 Timothy 2:3-6
Be Engaged In The Work Entrusted To You 3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crownContinue reading “Combat Training With God – 2 Timothy 2:3-6”
Combat Training with God – Matthew 7:21-23
Obedience is the Key to Discipleship 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name andContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Matthew 7:21-23”
Combat Training with God – Matthew 5:43-48
Love One Another As I have Loved You – Jesus 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sunContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Matthew 5:43-48”
Combat Training with God – Philippians 4:8-9
All Character Building Starts in the Mind 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it intoContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Philippians 4:8-9”
Combat Training with God – 1 Peter 1:13-16
Be Holy as God is Holy 13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 ButContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Peter 1:13-16”
Combat Training with God – Judges 7:2-8
God Plus You > All The Known Universe 2 The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, ‘My own strength has saved me.’ 3 Now announce to the army, ‘Anyone who trembles with fear may turn back and leave MountContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Judges 7:2-8”
Combat Training with God – 1 Timothy 2:1-3
Prayer to Provide Potentates with Power and Protection 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 whoContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Timothy 2:1-3”
Combat Training with God – 2 Corinthians 10:5
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, We have been given a great gift – the gift of free will. To have that gift, God has given us a mind that is able to think with reason AND emotion. Part ofContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 2 Corinthians 10:5”
Combat Training with God – Mark 9:29
He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer [and fasting (the text in these brackets does not appear in all of the manuscripts)]. Some of the greatest feats in the Bible were done by people who prayed AND fasted. Fasting is a nearly lost discipline in the American church. We have been soContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Mark 9:29”
Combat Training with God- 2 Chronicles 20:15
He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.’” It never goes well when we try to do things on our own. When weContinue reading “Combat Training with God- 2 Chronicles 20:15”
Combat Training With God – Ephesians 6:14-17 (ESV)
14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evilContinue reading “Combat Training With God – Ephesians 6:14-17 (ESV)”
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