I want to say something here. I've been a part of this community for a while. I've seen new people come and old go. I've seen spats and injury, but I've also seen love and support.
Most people will believe in one basic thing if they believe in Christ and that is Christ. But that probably is the only thing in common amongst most here.
I've seen Christ called only the Son of God, and claimed by others to be God.
I've read some saying Christ had come to save all, to others saying Christ will save only a few
I've read some accuse one as following a false doctrine or accuse another as spreading lies.
Pre trib, post trib
Grace, law
and it goes on and on.
Here are my personal rules. I speak my truth, and my truth only matters to me. That is how God made me. I share with others what I believe, and what I know. What I know I can prove, and what I believe I cannot prove but is my faith (in Christ).
I will write in the affirmative, only rarely do I use the inclusive we. To me "we" is a sign of insincerity, because it includes others without their voice in the matter.
I want to avoid judging others, or judging their words, because I fear God's judgment. But, sometimes I will judge. That's my nature.
I tend to steer away from certain threads based on the thread's title or by the person who wrote it. Sometimes, I'm curious and I read the thread anyway only to later regret it because I absolutely disagree with the thread or do not understand it, but, I won't reply.
I have many old threads that I've started and defended faithfully with scripture, that I know if I resuscitated would be attacked.
But this is what I have to say. I surrender onto the Lord that if He should will it I will post again those things I pray to be true, that are of God. For when it comes to God and who God is I must delve deep into myself to understand better, because the Holy Spirit dwells within the temple of my being. It takes confession and self confrontation, holding nothing back but presenting everything that is me, in me and of me to the Lord until I am nothing left. That's hard.
The truth is a sword.
Love HB
Full Version: The Truth Is A Sword
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"A Gleaming Sword"
Life often feels like a battle. In reality it is. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul reminds them that the battle is not against flesh and blood but is “against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Sounds pretty scary, huh? And it would be if the power for victory were in the hands of the evil forces of the dark world. Praise be to our God that the weapon for standing against this evil is the same weapon our Lord used when satan tried to tangle with Him in the wilderness following Christ’s baptism…the sword, the Word of Truth. Every time satan tried to tempt Jesus with evil, Jesus simply responded with, “It is written, “ and came at satan with the sword of the Word of Truth. Satan was powerless to evoke fear, doubt, or influence over our Lord.
I vote for following that lead. If we want to wreak havoc with satan’s plans and stand against him with confidence, we need to be equipped with the sword of the Word. It is the only weapon found on the armor of the Christian in Ephesians 6. “Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.”
Would you join me in committing to memory the following verses this year? When the battlefield of life sweeps over you, come at the forces of evil by saying aloud,
“It is written…
“God is my refuge and my strength. Even though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, I do not fear. God is my ever present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46: 1-3)
“I will wait on God. He will show me His ways; He will teach me His paths. He will lead me in Truth. He is the God of my salvation.” (Psalm 25 4-5)
“He will guide me always; He will satisfy my needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen my frame. I will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” (Isaiah 58:11)
“I trust Him with all my heart; I do not lean on my understanding. In all my ways I acknowledge Him and he directs my paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
“He created my innermost being. He knit me together in my mother’s womb. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I will never forget that.” (Psalm 139:13-14)
“God is with me always. He is always holding my hand. He guides me with His counsel, and will take me into His glory…He is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:23-26)
“Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. My heart will be glad and my tongue will rejoice. I will live in hope for He will not abandon me.” (Acts 2: 25-27)
“I do not fear, for He has redeemed me. He has called me by name, I am His.” (Isaiah 43:1)
Let’s be strong warriors, dear ones, armed with the sword of the Word of Truth. March on!
Life often feels like a battle. In reality it is. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul reminds them that the battle is not against flesh and blood but is “against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Sounds pretty scary, huh? And it would be if the power for victory were in the hands of the evil forces of the dark world. Praise be to our God that the weapon for standing against this evil is the same weapon our Lord used when satan tried to tangle with Him in the wilderness following Christ’s baptism…the sword, the Word of Truth. Every time satan tried to tempt Jesus with evil, Jesus simply responded with, “It is written, “ and came at satan with the sword of the Word of Truth. Satan was powerless to evoke fear, doubt, or influence over our Lord.
I vote for following that lead. If we want to wreak havoc with satan’s plans and stand against him with confidence, we need to be equipped with the sword of the Word. It is the only weapon found on the armor of the Christian in Ephesians 6. “Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.”
Would you join me in committing to memory the following verses this year? When the battlefield of life sweeps over you, come at the forces of evil by saying aloud,
“It is written…
“God is my refuge and my strength. Even though the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, I do not fear. God is my ever present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46: 1-3)
“I will wait on God. He will show me His ways; He will teach me His paths. He will lead me in Truth. He is the God of my salvation.” (Psalm 25 4-5)
“He will guide me always; He will satisfy my needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen my frame. I will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” (Isaiah 58:11)
“I trust Him with all my heart; I do not lean on my understanding. In all my ways I acknowledge Him and he directs my paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
“He created my innermost being. He knit me together in my mother’s womb. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I will never forget that.” (Psalm 139:13-14)
“God is with me always. He is always holding my hand. He guides me with His counsel, and will take me into His glory…He is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:23-26)
“Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. My heart will be glad and my tongue will rejoice. I will live in hope for He will not abandon me.” (Acts 2: 25-27)
“I do not fear, for He has redeemed me. He has called me by name, I am His.” (Isaiah 43:1)
Let’s be strong warriors, dear ones, armed with the sword of the Word of Truth. March on!
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