10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 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. 13 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. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
When it gets down to it, we are fighting the enemy everyday.
The enemy we fight is an enemy we don’t see? Evil schemes designed to confuse us, derail us, distract us and defeat us. The Apostle Paul reminds us we don’t fight against flesh and blood but against spirits and principalities. The spirit of defeat who’s whole purpose is to get what troubles us on the inside.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes
Covered
February 20, 2022 • Paul Thibodeaux • Ephesians 6:10–17
2022 Advent Bible Study Series: Part III
December 15, 2022 • Paul Thibodeaux
We heard you loud and clear about having a Bible study experience here on campus. We decided there was no better time to do it than to celebrate The Coming Attraction of Christmas… Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Join us VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON here on campus for our church-wide Advent Bible study on Thursdays December 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd. That is what Advent is all about. Advent means “arrival” or “coming”. On the Christian calendar Advent is the beginning of the Christian year. It is a season of great expectation and a time not only to look back but to look forward.
When The Something In God Meets The Nothing In Us
December 11, 2022 • Paul Thibodeaux • Luke 1:26–38
God came down to Mary with a message and task ("something") that was humanly impossible and was "nothing" but the spirit of God the began a work in her. It is the same for us when we come in contact with the presence of God, ("something") like never before and there is "nothing" we can do except experience the "something" that God is working in us.