Our Field of Battle
We are called to engage in spiritual warfare, but with God on our side, we can be confident of victory.
The preacher discusses the importance of sound doctrine in Christianity, emphasizing that doctrine encompasses the essential theological truths rooted in the life of Jesus Christ. He warns against false teachings and the dangers of elevating man's wisdom above God's. The sermon highlights the critical role of doctrine in guiding behavior and the need for spiritual leaders to diligently minister the Word of Truth. The preacher stresses the significance of continually nourishing oneself with sound doctrine to avoid falling away from the faith and being led astray by deceitful spirits and demonic doctrines.
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For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you. (Deuteronomy 20:4)
We have no enemies but the enemies of God. Our fights are not against men but against spiritual wickednesses. We war with the devil and the blasphemy and error and despair which he brings into the field of battle. We fight with all the armies of sin -- impurity, drunkenness, oppression, infidelity, and ungodliness. With these we contend earnestly, but not with sword or spear; the weapons of our warfare are not carnal.
Jehovah, our God, abhors everything which is evil, and, therefore, He goeth with us to fight for us in this crusade. He will save us, and He will give us grace to war a good warfare and win the victory. We may depend upon it that if we are on God's side God is on our side. With such an august ally the conflict is never in the least degree doubtful. It is not that truth is mighty and must prevail but that might lies with the Father who is almighty, with Jesus who has all power in heaven and in earth, and with the Holy Spirit who worketh His will among men.
Soldiers of Christ, gird on your armor. Strike home in the name of the God of holiness, and by faith grasp His salvation. Let not this day pass without striking a blow for Jesus and holiness.
Sermon Outline
- Our Enemies
- Our Ally
- Our Duty
- Girding on armor
- Striking a blow for Jesus and holiness
Key Quotes
“We war with the devil and the blasphemy and error and despair which he brings into the field of battle.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Jehovah, our God, abhors everything which is evil, and, therefore, He goeth with us to fight for us in this crusade.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“We may depend upon it that if we are on God's side God is on our side.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We must gird on our spiritual armor to engage in the battle against sin and its manifestations.
- We must strike a blow for Jesus and holiness every day, trusting in God's power and might.
- With faith and salvation, we can overcome the enemy and experience victory and triumph.