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“The helmet of salvation protects the Christian from the devil’s attacks on the mind. This matters, how we think will have a major impact on whether we can stand when the devil hurls his fiery darts. He (the devil) can plant destructive thoughts in your mind in such a way that you fail to see their origin. Properly understood, the helmet of salvation prevents Satan from filling your mind with destructive thoughts.” Shafer Parker, Jr. A. Situational Analysis Summary “Properly understood, the helmet of salvation prevents Satan from filling your mind with destructive thoughts,” says Pastor Shafer Parker, Jr. We...
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“Prayer does not equip us for greater work – prayer is the greater work… prayer is the battle” (Oswald Chambers). A. Situational Analysis Summary Like Pastor Shafer Parker, Jr. of Hawkwood Baptist Fellowship, ― ”I‘ve been concerned that none of us take the reality of Satan, or the personal inspiration behind the evil of this world, as seriously as we ought.” Therefore, I have been writing this series of articles on Spiritual Warfare to encourage Christians to update their awareness of the Cosmic Battle they are engaged in and the enormous power God has to protect them in their daily...
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“Most Christians believe their problems are too big and God is too small.” Dr. Bob Beltz A. Situational Analysis Summary In men’s bible study years ago, Dr. Bob Beltz, author, Pastor at Highline Community Church, former Teaching Pastor at Cherry Hills Community Church and former Spiritual Advisor to multi-billionaire Phil Anschutz, said “most Christians believe their problems are too big and God is too small.” We are writing a series of articles on Spiritual Warfare to encourage Christians to update their awareness of the Cosmic Battle they are engaged in and the enormous power God has to protect them in...
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“How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!’” Romans 10:14-15 A. Situational Analysis We are writing a series of articles on Spiritual Warfare. If you didn’t have a chance to read them, I highly recommend you read our entire 7-part series...
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“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Ephesians 6:10-13 Introduction Note that...
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“When we come to the phrase, ‘the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God,’ we’re talking about a special application of the Word of God. Seen as a belt the Word is something we believe in, something that we rely on and that comforts us. But seen as a sword it (the Word) becomes a weapon, something that not only helps us to stand against Satan, but, when properly wielded, can put him to flight.” Shafer Parker, Jr. A. Situational Analysis Summary “Seen as a sword it becomes a weapon, something that not only helps us to...
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Spiritual Warfare: A Cosmic Battle Over Your Soul between God and Satan Part I: What You Need to Know About Satan and his “Schemes” “And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down — that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him…Then the dragon was enraged at the woman [The Church,...
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“Do you want to accept a challenge that will be the integrating dynamic of your whole life? One that will engage your loftiest thoughts, your most dedicated exertions, your deepest emotions, all your abilities and resources, to the last step you take and the last breath you breathe? Listen to Jesus of Nazareth; answer his call.” – Os Guinness, The Call This is the second issue of a new and separate ABA newsletter, The Spirit-Led Business™, providing insight on building a Kingdom of God business – a company led by a person who in turn is led by the Spirit...
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