tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post9077776257375983963..comments2024-01-17T13:19:24.071-06:00Comments on Salvation And Survival: 2 Timothy 3:1-9Pam Kohlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-59790729131167365752016-03-22T15:04:40.162-05:002016-03-22T15:04:40.162-05:00It's as if you were present in a meeting I was...It's as if you were present in a meeting I was involved in at a local church this meeting ... this was exactly the topic discussed! And the truth is that the Church HAS been ineffective... just look at our national cultural and the world and then show me the fruit of our efforts to speak the Word, heal the sick, and cast out demons ... all the things Jesus did and said we would do even greater than these! The truth is that Christians sitting in the pews have looked inwards to their works inside the building, instead of fighting the battle Jesus has equipped us to fight. And for those who insist that our salvation experience negates any need to engage in battles, then tell me why the world is in such darkness. We are to shine the Light into that darkness, but it means getting into the thick of the battle! I know people might be getting tired of the endless diatribes on spiritual warfare, but if we don't bang the drum, then all those who think that they are going to get raptured out of here before the End Times darkness will not only be surprised, but unprepared to stand against the spiritual dark forces that will overwhelm the earth. We know who wins in the end, and the victory is ultimately ours, if we believe in Christ. But we better start believing Him for the things He tells us about the battles to come!Pam Kohlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678673505358164380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-367019700923216960.post-16063938502700680572016-03-22T09:30:50.398-05:002016-03-22T09:30:50.398-05:00Belle, Boy you sure are banging hard on this spiri...Belle, Boy you sure are banging hard on this spiritual warfare drum! Ive found the mainstream church folk just generally aren't there. I feel your pain because Jesus gives us the tools,as well as war plans on how to handily defeat this present darkness; but if the church as whole refuses to dig in and find what is available to them then it will as whole get crushed. Sad but I guess freewill and knowledge of the truth being part of a believers spiritual work ethic and responsibility will come to bear! Heres the question I have for you, If believers are scared to read the word and apply what it clearly says about (Power,Authority Setting the captives free) How in the world will they stand when persecution ,tribulation and every sort of demonic entity starts attacking earth in an end times scenario.???? Im just stunned at the level of complete ineffectiveness we are projecting to Satan and the dark side. No wonder he thinks he can win! Come on christians, get some spiritual know how and get off your $4000 dollar pew and get on the field. You aren't meant to be a spectator, you are meant to be a warrior for Christ!!! AGHH! Frustrated-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com