As Christian “Soldiers” we are members of Christ MILITARY!
“Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled
In civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” 2 Timothy 2:3-4
As Christian “Soldiers” God has equipped us with spiritual ARMOR!
“Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God…”
“The belt of Truth…The breastplate of Righteousness…As shoes/the gospel of peace
The shield of Faith…The helmet of Salvation…The Sword of the Spirit.” Ephesians 6:10-17
As Christian “Soldiers” we are to encourage one another to RALLY!
“Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.
Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another,
And all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:14-25
As Christian “Soldiers” we are to lovingly obey Jesus our COMMANDER!
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” John 14:15
“Whoever has My commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves Me.” John 14:21
“If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word…” John 14:23
“If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love…” John 15:10
As Christian “Soldiers” we are to live so we bring Jesus HONOR!
“Honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
Having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered,
Those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.”1 Peter 3:15-16
As Christian “Soldiers” we do not need to be INTIMIDATED!
“For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and love and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7
As Christian “Soldiers” we are to live and serve Jesus NOW!
“For now we live, if you are standing fast in the Lord.” 1 Thessalonians 3:8
As Christian “Soldiers” we are to do all we can to preach and teach the GOSPEL!
“Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15
The precious gospel is for all, the gospel is for all.
Where sin has gone must go His grace the gospel is for all.
About the author:
Don and his wife Brenda have been married 48 years. They have two married sons Jason/Crista and Nicholas/Heather and four grandsons Luke, Ryker, Blake and Drew. Don is a graduate of the Gateway School of Preaching, Fairview Heights, IL, the Bristol Roads School of Biblical Studies, Flint, MI and he has a bachelor’s degree in religious education from Michigan Christian College. He has been preaching since 1979. He has preached at Pacific, MO; Howell, MI; Arnold, MO; Festus, MO; Dexter, MO; and De Soto, MO where he has served since 2007. He also serves the congregation as one of the elders. Don has done campaigns and meetings in several states and mission work in Cuba, India, and Jamaica. Don refers to himself as a “Minister” because he loves ministering to others and helping them learn about Jesus and growing in their relationship with Him.
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