The evil one is known as diabolos, the divider, the deceiver. The devil attempts to divide the church through lies that wedge into the fellowship and split the church into factions. Lies are only given power by believing them. Some people inadvertently run themselves counter to Jesus, anti-Christ, by believing and sharing lies. Our primary act of spiritual warfare is telling the truth, teaching the truth, and believing the truth.
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The evil one is known as diabolos, the divider, the deceiver. The devil attempts to divide the church through lies that wedge into the fellowship and split the church into factions. Lies are only given power by believing them. Some people inadvertently run themselves counter to Jesus, anti-Christ, by believing and sharing lies. Our primary act of spiritual warfare is telling the truth, teaching the truth, and believing the truth.
What is Jesus asking the disciples when he asks, “Where is your faith?” Is he asking, “What’s the matter with you? Why don’t you have any faith?” I don’t think so. I think (following Tim Keller’s interpretation) it is more that Jesus is reminding them to use their faith in times of distress. They have faith, they are just not using it, like having an umbrella and not getting it out in the rain. Take out your faith. Now is the time to deploy it and feel its benefits. With this interpretation w...
First Pres Colorado Springs Sermons
The evil one is known as diabolos, the divider, the deceiver. The devil attempts to divide the church through lies that wedge into the fellowship and split the church into factions. Lies are only given power by believing them. Some people inadvertently run themselves counter to Jesus, anti-Christ, by believing and sharing lies. Our primary act of spiritual warfare is telling the truth, teaching the truth, and believing the truth.
