Tag Archives: Ephesians

The shield of faith

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Deborah

Ephesians 6:16 The Roman shield was large enough for its owner to crouch behind, thus protecting his whole body from spears and arrows. Modern soldiers don’t carry shields; instead, they move around the battlefield in tanks and armoured cars, similarly … Continue reading →

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The Gospel boots

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Deborah

Ephesians 6:15 Soldiers don’t wear slippers but marching boots; they have to cover long distances in order to reach the battle zone, and then when fighting they need soles that grip. A slip at the wrong moment can put you … Continue reading →

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The breastplate of righteousness

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Deborah

Ephesians 6:14 A soldier can quickly be put out of action by an injury to the chest or abdomen. So the breastplate has always been a fundamental piece of armour, protecting all the vital organs.  The Christian’s ‘body-armour’ is righteousness. … Continue reading →

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The belt of truth

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Deborah

Ephesians 6:14 A Roman soldier’s belt (or girdle) was used to gather up his loose tunic, so that he could fight unhampered. Times (and uniforms) have changed, but not the basic function of a belt; it still holds your clothing … Continue reading →

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Preparing for battle

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Deborah

Ephesians 6:13 We must not make the mistake of underestimating the enemy! Satan is not only powerful but ruthless, incredibly cunning and utterly unscrupulous. We are weak and puny human beings; we can’t fight a spiritual battle in our own … Continue reading →

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Don’t you know there’s a war on?

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Deborah

Ephesians 6:10-12 At the beginning of his letter to the Ephesians, Paul writes about God’s eternal plan to bring the entire universe back under His rule. But there is fierce opposition, for even after his comprehensive defeat at the cross … Continue reading →

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The Trinity Prayer

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Deborah

Ephesians 3:14-19 Here is the apostle Paul, praying for all “the faithful in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 1:1), that we might go ever deeper into our experience and understanding of God: “I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in … Continue reading →

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Grieving the Spirit

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Deborah

We believe in the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 4:30 ‘Do not grieve the Holy Spirit,with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.’ The Holy Spirit is God’s most precious gift to us – His own self, no less. It … Continue reading →

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The Bride-to-be

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Deborah

Revelation 19:6-8 Towards the end of the book of Revelation we hear this tremendous shout of praise: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb … Continue reading →

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A Biblical Journey through Jordan (9)

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Deborah

The River Jordan (Matthew 3:6,13) From its source on the slopes of Mount Hermon, the Jordan flows for about 150 miles through the Sea of Galilee and on to terminate in the Dead Sea. Its name means ‘descender’ – a … Continue reading →

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