Category Archives: Holiness

Sword of the Spirit – The Kingdom of Heaven #1365

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1365 “The Kingdom of Heaven” From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” – Matthew 4:17 Many of us erroneously view the Kingdom of God and of … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Fall Risk #1364

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1364 “Fall Risk” Peter said to him, “Even though they all fall away, I will not.” And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Dangerous Ground #1363

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1363         “Dangerous Ground” Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. – 1 Peter 5:8 A common wartime battlefield tactic is to seek to destroy the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Get a Grip #1361

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1361         “Get a Grip” You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear him and keep his commandments and obey his voice, and you shall serve him and hold fast to him. – Deuteronomy 13:4 … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Crucified with Christ #1360

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1360         “Crucified with Christ” I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Relaxed Fit #1359

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1359         “Relaxed Fit” For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever relaxes one of the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Refiner’s Fire #1358

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1358         “Refiner’s Fire” For you, God, have tested us; you refined us like silver. – Psalms 66:10-12 Precious metals are purified through a refining process using fire. Once the metal is in its molten state, the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Can I Be Forgiven? #1356

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1356 “Can I Be Forgiven?” Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out – Acts 3:19 The Bible describes some really bad apples and Manasseh was one of the worst. Surely if … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – New Wine #1355

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1355 “New Wine” He also told them a parable: …And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the new wine will burst the skins and it will be spilled, and the skins … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Every Day #1354

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1354 “Every Day” Therefore …since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus…let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith… Let us hold fast the confession … Continue reading

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