"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able
to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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. Wherefore take unto you the
whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and
having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having
your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of
righteousness; And your feet shod with the
preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all,
taking the shield of faith, wherewith youshall be able to quench all the fiery
darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of
salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged
sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the
joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the
heart. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to
the pulling down of strong holds." ( Ephesians 6:10-17; Hebrew 4:12; 2Corinthians 10:4 ).
Approximately 600 years before our Savior was born in Bethlehem, Jeremiah predicted, “Behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD, “That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and prosper, And execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell safely; Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” (Jer. 23:5,6) This is a prophecy about Jesus Christ. Not only is He called “A King” and “a Branch of righteousness,” but Jeremiah specifically predicted that “He will be called” by a special name—”THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” Two things impress me here: 1) That special name, and 2) That “He will be called” by it. Who do you think will call Him by that name? It seems to me that the answer is: His people will call Him that. Now I ask you, “What percentage of present-day Christians do you think have ever called our Savior by that name?” Proba...
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