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TRAIN AND TELL MINISTRIES
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The previous study established that Christians live between the cross and glory. Christ has won the decisive victory, but Satan has not yet been finally removed, the flesh has not yet been eradicated, and the world has not yet been brought into its final submission to Christ. Therefore, the Church remains a fighting body, armed not with the weapons of the flesh but with the weapons of righteousness God supplies.

The first study established something that must never be surrendered: Christ has conquered. The debt against us has been cancelled, the powers have been disarmed, the accuser has been answered by the blood of the Lamb, and there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. But that immediately raises an important question. If Christ has already won, why are Christians still commanded to fight?

The previous study established that spiritual warfare began long before we were born and will continue after we die. We did not create this conflict, and salvation does not initiate it. We are born into a world already marked by rebellion, deception, accusation, death, and spiritual opposition. The difference salvation makes is not that the warfare suddenly begins, but that through Christ our position in the conflict is radically changed.

Spiritual warfare is happening whether you know it or not. Whether you have been trained for it or not. Whether you believe in it or not. Whether you are saved or lost, spiritually mature or spiritually ignorant, the conflict does not wait for your awareness before it begins. Spiritual warfare did not begin when you became a Christian, and it will not end when your earthly life is over. We entered a conflict that was already underway long before we arrived.

One of the most important tensions a Christian must learn to understand is this: if Christ has completely paid for our sin, why do we still struggle with sin? This question has come up several times, and it is crucial because misunderstanding it can either produce false assurance or a guilty conscience that never rests. Scripture does not teach that Christ's atonement was incomplete, nor does it teach that salvation instantly eliminates every sinful tendency inherited through

There is a significant difference between admiring Jesus and following Jesus. A large crowd was around Jesus. The crowds were drawn to His teaching, His miracles, and His authority. But Jesus knew that following Him was going to cost something. So when a scribe declared, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go!” Jesus did not respond by making discipleship sound easier. He told him the truth.

The return of the unclean spirit in Matthew 12 is one of the more sobering warnings Jesus ever gave. The point is not merely a teaching aspect of demonology – it is emptiness and progressive intensity of darkness through demonic occupation and influence without true transformation.

This passage helps us in daily life because it can be a battle. David is not speaking in abstract concepts–he was in dire straits for years as Israel’s King Saul tried to end his life. (This Psalm is also found in 2 Samuel 22 almost word for word.) This passage is so helpful to remember during prolonged battles–no matter if it is financial, medical or relational–every situation applies. The verbs are active and personal: You will light… I can run… I can leap… He makes… He tr

Paul’s prayer for the Colossians is remarkably ordered. He does not begin by praying that their circumstances will change. He prays that they will know God’s will, possess wisdom, understand spiritual realities, and then live accordingly. His prayer moves from k This passage is so helpful to remember during prolonged battles–no matter if it is financial, medical or relational–every situation applies. The verbs are active and personal: You will light… I can run… I can leap… He

This passage helps us in daily life because it can be a battle. David is not speaking in abstract concepts–he was in dire straits for years as Israel’s King Saul tried to end his life. (This Psalm is also found in 2 Samuel 22 almost word for word.) This passage is so helpful to remember during prolonged battles–no matter if it is financial, medical or relational–every situation applies. The verbs are active and personal: You will light… I can run… I can leap… He makes… He tr

David Knew He Needed God David understood something about himself that every believer eventually must recognize: he could not even see everything within himself that needed to change. Psalm 19:12 asks: “Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.” That is a remarkable prayer. David understood that there could be sin operating within him that he did not recognize. He was not merely asking forgiveness for the sins he could name. He was asking Go

In this simple yet weighty statement, Jesus refers to Himself as Master (kyrios), a term that signifies authority, ownership, and relational leadership. As disciples, we are not His equals—we are His followers, learners, servants. The term “master” was used in both social and spiritual contexts in the ancient world. In Jesus’ case, it denotes not only rank, but the right to command and shape the lives of those who belong to Him.

In this simple yet weighty statement, Jesus refers to Himself as Master (kyrios), a term that signifies authority, ownership, and relational leadership. As disciples, we are not His equals—we are His followers, learners, servants. The term “master” was used in both social and spiritual contexts in the ancient world. In Jesus’ case, it denotes not only rank, but the right to command and shape the lives of those who belong to Him.

In this simple yet weighty statement, Jesus refers to Himself as Master (kyrios), a term that signifies authority, ownership, and relational leadership. As disciples, we are not His equals—we are His followers, learners, servants. The term “master” was used in both social and spiritual contexts in the ancient world. In Jesus’ case, it denotes not only rank, but the right to command and shape the lives of those who belong to Him.

On the night of His arrest, Jesus quotes Zechariah 13:7—a prophecy foretelling the wounding of the Shepherd and the scattering of the sheep. He applies it to Himself, not with reluctance but with sober clarity. He is the Shepherd of the flock, the one who leads, protects, and lays down His life for the sheep. And soon, He would be struck for their salvation.

In the parable of the vineyard, Jesus tells of a landowner who sends his son to collect fruit from tenants. The tenants, recognizing the son as the heir, plot to kill him and claim what is not theirs. This chilling moment exposes the deep rejection Jesus faced—but also unveils His divine identity: He is the Heir

In the parable of the vineyard, Jesus tells of a landowner who sends his son to collect fruit from tenants. The tenants, recognizing the son as the heir, plot to kill him and claim what is not theirs. This chilling moment exposes the deep rejection Jesus faced—but also unveils His divine identity: He is the Heir

In this parable, Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as a king preparing a wedding banquet for his son—but it's a profound self-reference. Though He doesn’t name Himself directly, Jesus is clearly the Son of the King, the honored guest at the center of the Father’s eternal celebration. The banquet imagery recalls the covenant joy that God intends for His people, and the Son is the reason for the rejoicing.

On the Mount of Transfiguration, as Jesus stands radiant with heavenly glory, the Father’s voice cuts through the cloud: “This is My beloved Son.” It is the second time in Matthew’s Gospel that God publicly affirms Jesus in this way

In his bold confession at Caesarea Philippi, Peter not only declares Jesus to be the Messiah—he also calls Him the Son of the Living God. This phrase carries many implications. In contrast to the lifeless idols worshiped by surrounding nations, Israel's God is living, active, and eternal. To be His Son is to share in that divine life and authority.