How the Church Prevails
Published on Apr 23, 2016
The third of three decks in a series that considers the Goals, Obstacles, and Means of the Church, according to the Bible. Created for Windsor District Baptist Church by Jonathan Hoffman. wdbc.org.au
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Session 3 of 3: Means
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2 Peter 1:3 (NIV)
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
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Approaches
- Avoid ~ Romans 16:17
- Confront ~ 1 Timothy 1:3
- Discipline ~ 1 Corinthians 5:5
- Wisdom ~ 1 Corinthians 9:12
- Mercy ~ James 2:13
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James 4:7 (NIV)
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
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Ephesians 6:10–12 (NIV)
The Armor of God
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.
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Armed for Battle
- Belt of Truth
- Breastplate of Righteousness
- Boots of Gospel Peace
- Shield of Faith
- Helmet of Salvation
- Sword of the Spirit
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Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
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Walk thru the world
- by faith in Jesus ~ 1Jn 5:5
- after the spirit ~ Gal 5:25
- in the Father's grace ~ 2COR 9:8
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Hebrews 12:3 (NIV)
Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
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1 Corinthians 15:57–58 (NIV)
57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
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