*THE BELT OF TRUTH*
The "belt of truth" was named after the leather belt with an apron that hung in front of the Roman soldier's groin and lower abdomen. Small brass plates were attached to the apron to provide the greatest possible protection.
When preparing for battle, the belt would have been the first piece of protection equipment put on by the soldier. It clung closely to the soldier and shielded some of the most vulnerable areas of his body.
This belt prepares one to be ready for action. Belts were used to tie up the garments so they would not get in the way while fighting. The call to have "your loins girt about with truth" is a call to be prepared. We Christians always need to be ready to defend themselves against the powers of darkness and not be caught unaware.
Knowing the good news about Jesus and explaining why you believe in Him.
Living as a person of integrity-as someone who is honest and trustworthy.
~"Live such good lives...that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God"...-1 Peter 2:12~
~Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect"...-1 Peter 3:15, 16~
THE BELT OF TRUTH
THE BELT OF TRUTH
THE BELT OF TRUTH
The Bible suggests that you wrap truth around the area that is regarded as your place of strength to reinforce it to the point whereas truth becomes your strength. As long as truth is your strength, you can fight forever because your strength will never be exhausted. God's truth is real and manifested in the physical earth and in the sky above. It is undeniable because God is true.
Jesus/Yeshua promished to send one after Him whom He referred to as the Spirit of Truth. The Spirit of Truth will guide us into all truth. He will not speak of Himself but would glorify Jesus/Yeshua. That He would receive of what Jesus/Yeshua has and make it known to all who accept Him. The Spirit of Truth is the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost.
THE WORD OF GOD [THE BIBLE] CAME FROM MEN WHO WERE MOVED BY THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH ~2 Peter 1:20~. The fact that Jesus/Yeshua promised the Spirit of Truth would guide us to all the truth and the Bible was written by men moved by the Spirit of Truth gives reasonable certainty that the Bible contains all truth inspired and directed by God~2 Timothy 3:16~
First and foremost, we must know and believe the life, death, resurrection and divine mission of Jesus/Yeshua the Christ. We have to fully believe the truth of His victory over the forces of evil. We must also believe and understand the truth concerning the fall of Satan and the disobedience of Adam. Satan deceived Adam through Eve and caused Adam to disobey God. Adam's disobedience caused the need for Jesus/Yeshua to come. When we understand these truths, we will know our enemy, we will know the reason and purpose of the battle and will know that we are on the side that has always been victorious.
The "belt of truth" was named after the leather belt with an apron that hung in front of the Roman soldier's groin and lower abdomen. Small brass plates were attached to the apron to provide the greatest possible protection.
When preparing for battle, the belt would have been the first piece of protection equipment put on by the soldier. It clung closely to the soldier and shielded some of the most vulnerable areas of his body.
This belt prepares one to be ready for action. Belts were used to tie up the garments so they would not get in the way while fighting. The call to have "your loins girt about with truth" is a call to be prepared. We Christians always need to be ready to defend themselves against the powers of darkness and not be caught unaware.
Knowing the good news about Jesus and explaining why you believe in Him.
Living as a person of integrity-as someone who is honest and trustworthy.
~"Live such good lives...that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God"...-1 Peter 2:12~
~Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect"...-1 Peter 3:15, 16~
THE BELT OF TRUTH
THE BELT OF TRUTH
THE BELT OF TRUTH
The Bible suggests that you wrap truth around the area that is regarded as your place of strength to reinforce it to the point whereas truth becomes your strength. As long as truth is your strength, you can fight forever because your strength will never be exhausted. God's truth is real and manifested in the physical earth and in the sky above. It is undeniable because God is true.
Jesus/Yeshua promished to send one after Him whom He referred to as the Spirit of Truth. The Spirit of Truth will guide us into all truth. He will not speak of Himself but would glorify Jesus/Yeshua. That He would receive of what Jesus/Yeshua has and make it known to all who accept Him. The Spirit of Truth is the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost.
THE WORD OF GOD [THE BIBLE] CAME FROM MEN WHO WERE MOVED BY THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH ~2 Peter 1:20~. The fact that Jesus/Yeshua promised the Spirit of Truth would guide us to all the truth and the Bible was written by men moved by the Spirit of Truth gives reasonable certainty that the Bible contains all truth inspired and directed by God~2 Timothy 3:16~
First and foremost, we must know and believe the life, death, resurrection and divine mission of Jesus/Yeshua the Christ. We have to fully believe the truth of His victory over the forces of evil. We must also believe and understand the truth concerning the fall of Satan and the disobedience of Adam. Satan deceived Adam through Eve and caused Adam to disobey God. Adam's disobedience caused the need for Jesus/Yeshua to come. When we understand these truths, we will know our enemy, we will know the reason and purpose of the battle and will know that we are on the side that has always been victorious.
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