(Note: verses noted are written out at end of post for convenience)
When we enter the kingdom of God by being born again of
water and of the Spirit, we become warriors for Jesus. Our eyes are opened to
see the reality – the spiritual world – which is actually more real than the
physical, because it is eternal. (John 3:5, Acts 2:38, 2Cor.10:3-5, Eph.6:12,
Heb.11:1, 2Cor.5:7)
When we enter the kingdom of God, we step into eternal life,
with heaven as our destination. We step into the love of God, which we had not
experienced the fullness of until we were filled with His Spirit, and all our
sins were washed away in His name Jesus. (Col.1:5, Rom.5:5, 9)
We find peace that passes understanding, and joy which is
unspeakable and full of glory. When life hurls its pain and sorrow at us, we
can find comfort, reassurance, and understanding, praying in the Spirit. When
we are faced with temptation, we have the power of the Spirit of Jesus to
strengthen and deliver us. (Phil.4:7,1Pet.1:8,Jude1:20-21,1John 5:4, Phil.4:13,
2Pet.2:9)
All of this comes from our faith that first brought us to
God, and that led us to believe and obey His gospel. We have faith that God put
on flesh to pay the price of our sins to save us. God came in His saving name
Jesus. We have faith that God not only saved us from our sins when we turn to
Him in repentance and apply His sin cleansing blood by water baptism in Jesus
name, but also that He is able to deliver us, heal us, and help us through
every situation we face. (Heb.1:6, Mark16:15-16,John1:12-13,Heb.2:14-15,Matt.1:21,Acts2:38,Rev.1:5
2Tim.4:18)
This faith is our shield. The devil can come to us with our
past failures, accusing us and throwing lies at us saying we are not saved, but
the shield of faith quenches all these fiery darts from the wicked. Our Defense
Attorney – our Advocate – the Spirit of Jesus in us – pleads the precious holy
blood that we applied in Jesus name baptism. Satan – the Prosecutor – has
nothing on us because we have been baptized in Jesus name! That name, through
faith in that name, has the power to not only heal us physically and
emotionally, but the name of Jesus is the only name with power to heal our
souls and save us. (Eph.6:16,Rev.12:10,John15:26,John16:7[Note: “Comforter” is
“Defense Attorney”], Acts 3:16, Acts 4:10-12)
"Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye
shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." - Ephesians
6:16 KJV
Verses from above in parenthesis written out:
"Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee,
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the
kingdom of God." - John 3:5 KJV
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized
every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye
shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV
"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;) Casting down imaginations, and every
high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into
captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;" - 2 Corinthians
10:3-5 KJV
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but
against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of
this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." - Ephesians 6:12
KJV
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen." - Hebrews 11:1 KJV
"(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)" - 2
Corinthians 5:7 KJV
"For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven,
whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;" -
Colossians 1:5 KJV
"And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God
is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. ... Much
more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath
through him." - Romans 5:5, 9 KJV
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:7
KJV
"Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye
see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of
glory:" - 1 Peter 1:8 KJV
"But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most
holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God,
looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life." - Jude
1:20-21 KJV
"For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world:
and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." - 1
John 5:4 KJV
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth
me." - Philippians 4:13 KJV
"The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of
temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be
punished:" - 2 Peter 2:9 KJV
"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for
he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of
them that diligently seek him." - Hebrews 11:6 KJV
"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and
preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be
saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned." - Mark 16:15-16 KJV
"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to
become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born,
not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of
God." - John 1:12-13 KJV
"Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh
and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death
he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and
deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to
bondage." - Hebrews 2:14-15 KJV
"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call
his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins." - Matthew
1:21 KJV
"And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness,
and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth.
Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood," -
Revelation 1:5 KJV
"And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work,
and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and
ever. Amen." - 2 Timothy 4:18 KJV
"And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come
salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his
Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before
our God day and night." - Revelation 12:10 KJV
"But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto
you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the
Father, he shall testify of me:" - John 15:26 KJV [Note: Comforter is
Defense Attorney/Advocate]
"Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for
you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you;
but if I depart, I will send him unto you." - John 16:7 KJV [Note:
Comforter is Defense Attorney/Advocate]
"And his name through faith in his name hath made this
man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him
this perfect soundness in the presence of you all." - Acts 3:16 KJV
"Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of
Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom
God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you
whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is
become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for
there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be
saved." - Acts 4:10-12 KJV
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