Whatever is True

NAVIGATION

Proginy of a Warrior

Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh [and died for us], arm yourselves [like warriors] with the same purpose [being willing to suffer for doing what is right and pleasing God], because whoever has suffered in the flesh [being like-minded with Christ] is done with [intentional] sin [having stopped pleasing the world], so that he can no longer spend the rest of his natural life living for human appetites and desires, but [lives] for the will and purpose of God. 1 Peter 4:1-2 AMP

For truly,

The one who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is love. [He is the originator of love, and it is an enduring attribute of His nature.] By this the love of God was displayed in us, in that God has sent His [One and] only begotten Son [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind] into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation [that is, the atoning sacrifice, and the satisfying offering] for our sins [fulfilling God’s requirement for justice against sin and placating His wrath].          1 John 4:8-10 AMP

Rejoice then,

Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous ones; Praise is becoming and appropriate for those who are upright [in heart—those with moral integrity and godly character].  Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully [on the strings] with a loud and joyful sound.  The counsel of the Lord stands forever, The thoughts and plans of His heart through all generations.  The king is not saved by the great size of his army; A warrior is not rescued by his great strength.  A horse is a false hope for victory; Nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength.  Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon those who fear Him [and worship Him with awe-inspired reverence and obedience], On those who hope [confidently] in His compassion and lovingkindness, we wait [expectantly] for the Lord; He is our help and our shield.  For in Him our heart rejoices, because we trust [lean on, rely on, and are confident] in His holy name.         Psalms 33:1, 3, 11, 16-18, 20-21 AMP

For,

..every spirit which does not acknowledge and confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh [but would annul, destroy, sever, disunite Him] is not of God [does not proceed from Him]. This [nonconfession] is the [spirit] of the antichrist, [of] which you heard that it was coming, and now it is already in the world. Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [the agents of the antichrist], because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who is in the world.  1 John 4:3-4 AMPC

For this is why the good news [of salvation] was preached [in their lifetimes] even to those who are dead, that though they were judged in the flesh as men are, they may live in the spirit according to [the will and purpose of] God.  1 Peter 4:6 AMP

Therefore,

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.  But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. So then, those who suffer according to God’s will, should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.  1 Peter 4: 8-11, 13-14, 19 NIV

For, again,

We have come to know [by personal observation and experience], and have believed [with deep, consistent faith] the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides continually in him. In this [union and fellowship with Him], love is completed and perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him]; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love [dread does not exist]. But perfect (complete, full-grown) love drives out fear, because fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God’s judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love]. We love, because He first loved us.  1 John 4:16-19 AMP

Who then shall we fear?

The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can [mere] man do to me?  It is better to take refuge in the Lord Than to trust in princes.  The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.  I will give thanks to You, for You have heard and answered me; And You have become my salvation [my Rescuer, my Savior].  The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief corner stone.  This is from the Lord and is His doing; It is marvelous in our eyes.  The Lord is God, and He has given us light [illuminating us with His grace and freedom and joy]. Bind the festival sacrifices with cords to the horns of the altar.  You are my God, and I give thanks to You; [You are] my God, I extol You.  O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness endures forever.  Psalms 118:6, 9, 14, 21-23, 27-29 AMP

The adversary, the enemy is a liar.

Warrior: https://youtu.be/UFeJkfB4xKo