Promises for the Battle
Freedom
Freedom #2—Loving Freedom
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. … For you were called to freedom; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:1, 13 Because we are … Continue reading
Freedom #1—Informed Freedom
In the gospel the Holy Spirit empowered Jesus to proclaim, he announced that God was bringing about liberty and freedom. By declaring that entry into the kingdom of God was available, he offered the freedom of a righteous community enjoying God’s providence. By absorbing God’s punishment for our sin, Jesus freed us from suffering its … Continue reading
Living Wisely #2—Wisely Agile
You have been directed in the way of wisdom and led toward upright paths, so that when you walk, your steps will not be impeded; and when you run, you will not stumble. … Those who trust their hearts are fools, but those who walk wisely will be delivered. Proverbs 4:11–12; 28:26 Detecting a path … Continue reading
Forgiveness #8—Pardoned Praise
You shall not hate your brother in your heart; … you shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge … but you shall love your neighbor as yourself; for I am the Eternal … who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Leviticus 19:19 O God, mercy, grace and peace are gifts from you … Continue reading
Humility #5—Freeing Humility
With meekness correct those who oppose the truth, so perhaps God may grant them repentance, which will lead to the knowledge of the truth, so they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:25–26 Correction is for the … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 