Memory VerseTherefore, stand, having girded up your loins in truth ... Ephesians 6:14aThe Apostle Peter explains that “loins” refer to the sensitive part of the mind—the thoughts—in 1 Peter 1:13. We are to begin by protecting what is going through our minds with truth. Truth is defined as seeing thi
Memory VerseBecause of this, take up the whole armor of God, in order that you are able to withstand in the malignantly evil day, and having worked out all, to stand (Ephesians 6:13). Since our wresting is not of flesh and blood, we are to put on the whole armor of God when we are being attacked. Th
Memory VerseBecause we do not wrestle facing blood and flesh, but facing the principalities, facing the authorities, facing the world-rulers of the darkness of this age, facing spiritual malignant evil in the heavens (Ephesians 6:12). Our battle with Satan is not a physical one; it takes place in th
Memory VersePut on the whole armor of God towards your inherent ability to stand facing the methodologies of the devil (Ephesians 6:11). The armor of God is our heavy, defensive protection. Through it, we are inherently equipped to stand against Satan’s schemes. He employs such tactics as independen
Word StudyThere are several words used in Scripture to describe silence. Σιγή (sigḗ) refers to the absence of speaking voices.After Paul was rescued from the Jews in Jerusalem by the commander of the garrison, he was permitted to address the crowd that had been attempting to kill him. When he motion
Memory VerseFinally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might (Ephesians 6:10).In 1 Peter 5:8–9, Peter exhorts the saints to resist the devil by the faith. In Ephesians 6:10, Paul begins to lay out the doctrine (the faith) by which we have victory over Satan. It begins wit
Memory VerseBe sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about seeking someone he may devour, to whom you resist steadfast by the faith, knowing these same things of suffering are brought about among the brethren in the world (1 Peter 5:8–9).On the night in which the Lor
Memory VerseNow to Abraham and his seed were spoken the promises. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as upon the basis of many, but as upon one. “And to your seed,” who is Christ, Galatians 3:16. Paul is referring to the covenant God made with Abraham in Genesis 22:16–18. Abraham did not withhold his
“And stop being drunk with wine, in which there is no savingness, but be filled up—where lacking—by the Spirit”, Ephesians 5:18. Drunkenness influences the mind in such a way that one who is intoxicated cannot set their mind on spiritual things. This condition is not limited merely to intoxication b
Memory VerseBut I say, walk by the Spirit and you will never bring to fulfillment the cravings of the flesh. For the flesh desires strongly against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh, for these are contrary to one another, in order that those things which you desire you cannot do (Galatia
But I do not permit women to teach nor usurp authority over a man, but to be in silence (1 Timothy 2:12).The position of teacher within an assembly, particularly that of a pastor, is to be held only by a man. A woman is not permitted to occupy the office of a pastor or serve as a teacher of men beca
Memory VerseNot that I speak according to need, for I have learned to be content in whatever state I am in. I know also how to be humbled, I know also how to abound. In all things and by all things I have learned both to be satisfied and to be hungry, also to abound and to suffer need. I am strong i
“For just as the body apart from the spirit is dead, thus also the faith apart from works is dead”, James 2:26.Faith is defined by Scripture in Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of that which is hoped for, the conviction of accomplished deeds not see.” Since faith is the very basis of hope—a
Memory VerseWherefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as only in my presence but now much more in my absence, with respect and trembling work out your own salvation. For God is the one working in you also to desire and to work on behalf of the good pleasure (Philippians 2:13–13). Wh
The Greek verbs προσέχω and ἐπέχω are both compound verbs built from ἔχω (“to have” or “to hold”), but they differ significantly in meaning, usage, and nuance due to their respective prepositions.προσέχω (Take heed–attentiveness or devotion)The Greek verb προσέχω (proséchō) primarily means “to pay a
Memory VerseAnd without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in flesh, justified by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory (1 Timothy 3:16). As a matter of general agreement, Jesus, the Son of God, walked
As a derivative of the word for "judge," "discern" expresses the careful study of a question and is often used within a judicial hearing.After discerning whether or not Jesus was guilty, Pilate’s response to the chief priests and rulers of Israel was that he found no fault in Christ, whom they accus
Memory VerseA new commandment I give to you, in order that you should love one another; just as I have loved you, in order that also you should love one another (John 13:34).Christ gave the Church a new commandment: to love other Christians as He loved us. There is no law against love, for love alw
Memory VerseBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, objectivity of mind, self-control. Against these there is no law (Galatians 5:22–23). Although often represented as a cluster of grapes, the fruit is singular in nature. Therefore, each asp
Memory VerseAnd I will ask the Father and He will give another comforter to you, in order that He may abide with you into the age, the Spirit of Truth, Whom the world does not have the inherent ability to receive because it cannot observe Him nor experientially know Him. But you experientially know
