by Cindy Bergenback | Jun 13, 2014
Led Astray Paul had discovered that false prophets had invaded the Corinthian church. He was concerned that comparing his own ministry with that of the false prophets could appear as foolish boasting. He expressed his main concern, however, in verse 3: “But I am...
by Cindy Bergenback | Jun 12, 2014
Satan’s Schemes In previous blogs we explored how mental strongholds/flesh patterns/defense mechanisms are developed in our minds before we come to Christ. Now let’s consider the second half of 2 Corinthians 10:5: “We take captive every thought [noema] to make it...
by Cindy Bergenback | Jun 11, 2014
Deceptive Thoughts Christians all over the world are struggling with tempting, condemning and mocking thoughts. Where are those thoughts coming from? Do we personally come up with such thoughts as a means of self-torture or loathing? Is this just self-talk, or could...
by Cindy Bergenback | Jun 10, 2014
Binding and Loosing God revealed to Peter that Jesus was “the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). A short time later, Peter found himself speaking for the devil. Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do...
by Cindy Bergenback | Jun 9, 2014
Praying With Authority James said, “Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops” (James...
by Cindy Bergenback | Jun 6, 2014
Praying With Perseverance For All the Saints Paul’s discussion on the armor of God concludes with this admonition: “Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s...
by Cindy Bergenback | Jun 5, 2014
The Sword of the Spirit God’s Word is eternal (see Psalm 119:89), a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (see verse 105). The Word of God is the only offensive weapon in the armor of God. It is the “sword of the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:17). Paul uses rhema instead of...
by Cindy Bergenback | Jun 4, 2014
The Helmet of Salvation In the metaphor of God’s armor, the helmet secures coverage of the most critical part of our anatomy – our head – where spiritual battles are won or lost. A blow to any other part of our anatomy is painful, wounding and crippling,...
by Cindy Bergenback | Jun 3, 2014
6/2/14 – The Shoes of Peace 6/4/14 – The Helmet of Salvation 6/5/14 – The Sword of the Spirit 6/6/14 – Praying with Perseverance for All the Saints 6/9/14 – Praying with Authority 6/10/14 – Binding and Loosing 6/11/14 – Deceptive Thoughts 6/12/14 – Satan’s Schemes...
by Cindy Bergenback | Jun 2, 2014
The Shoes of Peace There are a lot of divisive elements in this world, so Paul cautions us to watch out for them. Divisive people are not serving our Lord Jesus Christ. “By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naïve people” (Romans 16:18). Paul wrote in...
