We are not fighting against humans. We are fighting against forces and authorities and against rulers of darkness and powers in the spiritual world. So put on all the armor that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm. Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God's justice protect you like armor. Your desire to tell the good news about peace should be like shoes on your feet.
Ephesians 6: 12 - 15
Some English Bible versions use the words “Gospel of Peace” instead of the words “good news about peace.” What does Peace have to do with the Gospel? Actually, it has everything to do with it.
When Adam and Eve sinned, they declared War on the Word of God! Like small rebellious children they both yelled “NO” in the face of their Almighty Father. Every man or woman born since the time of Eden has joined the original couple in refusing to listen to the Word of God! And so sin has reigned in the lives of all men since that day.
The War against God cannot be won by human beings. God has, and has always had the Power to defeat every plot against Him and even wipe all humans from the face of Eternity! Instead, God proposed and carried out His Peace Plan to end the war with humans and instead of wiping them from all time, He sent Jesus to wipe out sin instead of the sinner! That is the Good News of Peace!
“Lord Jesus thank You that because of Your sacrifice on the Cross I can be at Peace with God! And thank You Lord, that the Peace that You bought will last forever. Praise Your Holy Name always and forever. Amen.”
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