Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:14-15.
Read MoreNot only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3. This is a promise in essence if not in form. We have need of patience, and here we see the way of getting it. It is only by enduring that we learn to endure, even as by swimming men…
Read MoreYour troops will be willing on your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, your young men will come to you like dew from the morning’s womb. Psalm 110:3. Blessed be the God of grace that it is so! He has a people whom He has chosen from of old to be His peculiar portion. These by nature have wills…
Read MoreClick here to view this Bible Study. Parallel passage is 1 Chronicles 21. David numbers the people. (1-9): V. 1: … Again the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, “Go, number Israel and Judah.” 1 Chronicles 21:1 Then Satan stood against Israel and incited David to…
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