INTRODUCTION ORIENTATION AND CONTEXT Significance of Text This passage of Scripture which is not found anywhere else in the Bible describes the process of preparing for spiritual warfare. The apostle Paul whom is widely credited with writing the book of Ephesians presents six pieces of armor and gives each one a spiritual meaning. The reader… Continue reading Armed for Battle: An Exegesis on Ephesians 6:13-17
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A Sermon on A Cold Monday
It's cold here in West Virginia on this Inauguration Monday. Snuggling back down under the covers sounds like a pretty good idea. However, I am taking 2 online college classes, I just finished 2 cups of coffee, and I think I know how to fix a trouble manuscript that I've been working on for 6… Continue reading A Sermon on A Cold Monday
Pour it Out: A Sermon Video for You
Have you ever had to do something scary? Yeah, me, too. I had to preach a sermon and have it videoed for the class I am taking. My nervousness is evident in the beginning of the video. 🙂 If you have been following me for any length of time, you will no doubt have heard… Continue reading Pour it Out: A Sermon Video for You
Be Ye Holy: A Statement of Belief Essay
What does it mean to be holy? The Bible says, “For I am the LORD that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy” (Leviticus 11:45 KJV). As God says here that He is holy and we are to be holy,… Continue reading Be Ye Holy: A Statement of Belief Essay
Salvation: A Statement of Belief Essay
Way back in Genesis chapter 2, God gave a command to Adam. Adam could eat from any tree in the garden, except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. That one, Adam and subsequently Eve were to leave it alone (vv 16-17). But, in chapter 3, Eve disobeyed and then talked Adam into… Continue reading Salvation: A Statement of Belief Essay
The Holy Spirit: A Statement of Belief Essay
The Holy Spirit is first of all the Spirit of God. Jesus explains in John 14:25-26, “These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your… Continue reading The Holy Spirit: A Statement of Belief Essay
Sin: A Statement of Belief Essay
What is sin? Dunning says “Humanity’s relation to God must be conceived personalistically. Thus, sin is whatever violates that relationship and causes a separation between God and mankind” (p. 275). Disobedience caused a separation between God and mankind when Adam and Eve transgressed His only law. This was the origin of sin, and due to… Continue reading Sin: A Statement of Belief Essay
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