Romans 1: 7

(Romans 1: 7)

To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Grace and peace from Christ are only in the cross of Jesus Christ. This does not exist with everyone in the world, but is given only to those who are called to be saints. Saints means those who are united with Jesus Christ. The word God our Father does not become a father to anyone. Heavenly Father is the Father of Jesus Christ. So, only born-again believers in Christ can call it that way. The spiritual father of everyone else in the world is Satan. Jesus said, "If you do not abide in my words, your father is the devil."

 

God formed humans out of dust and made them souls. In order for the human spirit to survive, they must eat the fruit of the tree of life. The fruit of the tree of life is the word of God. So, if humans do not dwell in the Word, they all become children of the devil. By the way, few people know this. If you don't realize it because God shines the light, you don't know. But God is gracious to those who repent. It will be great grace if you discover your sinfulness and repent to God in the various difficulties that appear in life.

 

Romans 16:20 『And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. 』
God hurts Satan for the born again. The contents of both Romans and Job are the same story. It means that God allows Satan to attack those who do not repent, but for those who repent, he hurts Satan. So, when difficulties come to the saints, they have to look back on themselves. They must see whether they are unrepentant or not.

 

Satan the devil, demons, or evil spirits are obviously the targets we must fight against and fight against, but that fight is not a physical fight, but a spiritual fight. The Bible says "we wrestle not against flesh and blood." In Ephesians 6:12, "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. 』

 

The "spiritual struggle" of the Bible is not fighting according to the flesh, but is breaking down what has been elevated against the knowing of God, and is about submitting all thoughts to Christ. In 2 Corinthians 10:3-6『 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:  (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)  Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. 』

 

We don't get ourselves any power to resist Satan, the devil, or evil spirits, but from God. In Ephesians 6:10-13, it is said that you can fight against it by "being strong by the power of that power and taking the whole armor of God." In other words, the Bible says that by believing in God entirely, you can gain the merits of the word and overcome Satan.

 

In Ephesians 6:13-17 『 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye 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 ye shall 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 those who are born again, whose Christ is in me and who I dwell in Christ, in this world, every moment in this world, fierce battles are set in a spiritual battlefield. It is because, as Jesus said that he came to give us a sword rather than peace, the places in our lives that we have shed lightly influence our spiritual victory or defeat through our thoughts, words, and actions. Of course, those who are in Christ in this battle will never be defeated and will be the final victors. So, we must go to the spiritual battlefield with the sword of the Holy Spirit and the full armor of God.

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