DISCOURSE: 2125 THE CHRISTIAN’S STRENGTH Ephesians 6:10. _Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might_. THE Christian’s life is frequently represented in the Scriptures under the metaphor of a warfare. Christ is called “the Captain of his salvation [Note: Hebrews 2:10... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2126 THE MEANS OF WITHSTANDING SATAN’S WILES Ephesians 6:11. _Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil_. TO be possessed of courage is not the only requisite for a good soldier; he must be skilled in the use of arms; he must be acquainte... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2127 TO WITHSTAND THE POWER OF SATAN Ephesians 6:12. _For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, th... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2128 THE CHRISTIAN’S GIRDLE Ephesians 6:14. _Stand therefore, having your loins girt about, with truth_. IT is not possible to exceed in magnifying the grace of God: to _it_ must every part of our salvation be ascribed: grace begins the work in our hearts; grace carries it on; grace comp... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2130 THE CHRISTIAN’S GREAVES Ephesians 6:14. _Stand…having…your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace_. THERE are many things which the art of war has rendered necessary for the success of an army, besides those rude weapons which an untaught savage would employ: and thou... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2131 THE CHRISTIAN’S SHIELD Ephesians 6:16. _Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the tricked_. NOTWITHSTANDING the armour of the ancients was generally so constructed, that it could repel any weapon that might come against it... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2132 THE CHRISTIAN’S HELMET Ephesians 6:17. _And take the helmet of salvation_. THE generality of mankind have very inadequate ideas of the Christian warfare. They know but little of the enemies with whom we have to contend, or of the imminent danger to which we are exposed through their... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 2134 THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER Ephesians 6:18. _Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance, and supplication for all saints_. IT is graciously ordained of God that none of his creatures should be independent of him: however... [ Continue Reading ]