The Ambush of the Cross — Post 7 When Love Without Surrender Becomes an Obstacle to God’s Plan The Setup Peter loved Jesus. There’s no question about it. He left his nets, forsook his business, and followed the Lord with passion and boldness. He was the first to confess, “Thou art the Christ, the Son…
The Ambush of the Cross, Post 8 “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)”— 2 Corinthians 10:3–4 (KJV) Paul’s entire life after conversion was marked by unrelenting spiritual warfare….
The Ambush of the Cross — Post 3 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5“For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.” — Galatians 6:3 Not Every Defeat Comes from the Devil Sometimes, we lose not…
The Ambush of the Cross — Post 2 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7“The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him…” — 1 Corinthians 2:14 The Devil Is Locked into the Natural Realm Satan is not omniscient. He is…
The Ambush of the Cross — Post 1 “Lay thee an ambush for the city behind it.” — Joshua 8:2“Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” — 1 Corinthians 2:8 Jericho Fell by a Shout. Ai Fell by a…
How the Weakness of God Overthrows the Wisdom of the World “The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.” — Exodus 15:3“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness… but unto us… the power of God.” — 1 Corinthians 1:18 Introduction Most Christians understand that we’re in…
Amir’s Claim Amir Tsarfati points to the survival of modern Israel in wars since 1948 as undeniable proof of God’s hand. He argues that the nation’s military victories against overwhelming odds demonstrate divine favor and prophetic fulfillment. But does battlefield success equal covenant blessing? Scripture gives us a different view. The Error of Equating Survival…
Series: Hard Questions, Holy Answers — Post 10 The Question Do you believe literal events like the tribulation, the Antichrist, and Revelation are going to precede the coming of Christ?”This is no small question. It touches on how we read prophecy, how we prepare our hearts, and whether the Church is anchored in Christ or distracted by systems…
Side-by-Side Scriptures KJV (1 Cor. 16:13)“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” NKJV (1 Cor. 16:13)“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.” KJV (Heb. 12:4)“Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.” KJV (2 Pet. 1:3–4)“According as his divine power hath given unto us…
Introduction The King James Bible speaks in the language of heaven — fierce, commanding, and uncompromising. Modern versions soften that language, trading the battlefield for a pep talk. In earlier posts, we saw how 1 Corinthians 16:13 and Numbers 13 preserved the militant tone of God’s Word. Now let’s look at more verses where the…