Promises for the Battle
Promises
Courage #3—Certain Courage
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be frightened, for I am your God. Certainly I will strengthen you, I will help you, and I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. …” says the Eternal, even your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 41:10 &14 God could hardly be … Continue reading
Courage #2—Courageously Confident
Since life is certainly more than food, and the body more than clothing, do not be anxious for your life, nor for your body …. Do not be anxious, for your heavenly Father knows that you need these things. Instead, seek first his rule and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added to … Continue reading
Courage #1—Peaceful Courage
When the unbelief of anxiety abounds in our hearts, it kills the courage to think and act righteously in the world. Because this fearful way of anticipating the future is so easy to achieve, God’s spokesmen remind us more than 100 times to be courageous rather than anxious. Rather than just exhort us, they also … Continue reading
Facets of Salvation #8—Worship
Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the Eternal; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation. Isaiah 25:9 Hallelujah! O God, seated on the heavenly throne, salvation comes from you and from the Lamb! As true worshipers we … Continue reading
Facets of Salvation #7—Glorified Body
Christ has been raised from the dead. … As all in Adam die, so also all in Christ will be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ’s at his coming. 1 Corinthians 15:20–23 Resurrection makes eternal life really living! We have eternal life now … Continue reading
Facets of Salvation #6—Answered Prayer
Until now you have asked for nothing in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be full. John 16:24 There is no other name, under heaven, given to us, on which our salvation properly depends. So there is no other name than Jesus’ that will gain us access to God’s … Continue reading
Facets of Salvation #5—Holiness
If you cleanse yourself from wickedness, you will be a vessel for honor, made holy, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:21 We call the Bible holy not just because it is about God or because it is different from all other books. We call it holy because it is … Continue reading
Facets of Salvation #4—Community
What we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:3 We are no longer alone! If we are being saved as we follow Jesus in the obedience of … Continue reading
Facets of Salvation #3—Eternal Life
Facets of Salvation #3—Eternal Life This is the will of my Father, that all those who look on me with respect, and believe in me, will have eternal life, and I myself will raise them up on the last day. John 6:40 Life is more than living, isn’t it? We can exist but not be … Continue reading
Facets of Salvation #2—New Heart
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you …. I will put my Spirit within you and cause you to walk in my statutes. Ezekiel 36:26–27 Jesus saves us not just from our punishment for rebelling against God; he also saves us from our proclivity to continue rebelling. This … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 