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
October Update
Where did the summer go? Today I kept my windows open to a cool breeze that is very welcome. Temperatures were in the 60's here in my part of West Virginia, and I am loving it. The last time you heard from me I told you about publishing a second edition of one of my… Continue reading October Update
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
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
Who is Christ? A Statement of Belief Essay
Who is Jesus Christ, and what is accomplished through His life, death, and resurrection? “Jesus Christ was the Son of God, the promised Messiah, the one mediator between God and humanity, who as truly God was truly human, and liberated humanity from the power of sin by His death on the cross” (Umble Lecture). Through… Continue reading Who is Christ? A Statement of Belief Essay
Shannon Wells 