You were taught with reference to your former way of life to lay aside the old man who is being corrupted in accordance with deceitful desires, to be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image—in righteousness
For what does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” Romans 4:3 Into the Text The righteousness Abraham received through his faith meant he was justified before God. It did not mean that Abraham didn’t sin or make mistakes any longer, but
God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we would become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 Into the Text Christianity is not “fair.” It isn’t fair that the One without sin, who never did anything wrong, should
Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life. Proverbs 4:23 Into the Text Satan knows that if he can get to our hearts, he can spread his lies to all the other areas of our lives. Wearing the breastplate of righteousness protects us
For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand. Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness. Ephesians
We are from God; the person who knows God listens to us, but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of deceit. 1 John 4:6 Into the Text In order to know what is true,
Set them apart in the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17 Into the Text The belt of truth is the foundational piece of the armor of God. It is designed to keep all the other pieces of armor in their place. This verse reminds us of the power
For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand. Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness Ephesians
For your struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. Ephesians 6:12 Into the Text Let’s be honest; most days, it feels like our struggle is against
Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:10–11 Into the Text I know many people don’t like to talk about