Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Our Basic Choice,” originally published on April 2, 2021. After leading them to the threshold of the good land, Moses said to the children of Israel, “I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore choose life that you and your seed may live” (Deut. 30:19). Today, Satan attacks the church mainly with death (Matt. 16:18), which may come in the form of words that spread lies, reckless accusations, and division, and are especially rampant on the internet and social media. Therefore, we need to develop a strong sense of life to discern the source and nature of men’s words (Rom. 8:6), and choose to stay on the constricted way that leads to life (Matthew 7:14).
May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/our-basic-choice/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “God’s Economy, Different Teaching, and the Central Line of the Bible,” originally published on March 23, 2021. In 1 Timothy 1:3-4 the apostle Paul asked Timothy to charge certain ones not to teach different things but to focus on God’s economy. Based on this charge as well as the central revelation of the Bible, the ministry in the Lord’s recovery uncompromisingly stresses the working out of God’s economy. Throughout the years, however, some have rejected this emphasis and instead insisted on teaching their own interpretations and emphases. Using a number of scriptural references, this article outlines the central line of God’s economy and explains the seriousness of teaching differently.
May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/gods-economy-different-teaching-and-the-central-line-of-the-bible/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Reading Only the ‘Pure Word’ – A Dangerous and Unbiblical Notion,” originally published on March 23, 2021. On the surface, the notion of reading only the “pure word” without man’s interpretation seems admirable. In actuality, however, this notion is unbiblical, impractical, and even dangerous. Using examples from the Bible and church history, this article clearly explains the errors of this notion and presents a proper and balanced approach to understanding the Bible.
May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/reading-only-the-pure-word-a-dangerous-and-unbiblical-notion/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Concerning Allegorizing the Bible,” originally published on October 26, 2020. Allegorizing the Bible means to extract the spiritual meaning from the literal words of the Bible. Some people argue that it is wrong to allegorize any portion of the Bible that is not explicitly interpreted in the New Testament. However, throughout the centuries many reputable Bible teachers have recognized that many portions of the Scriptures symbolize spiritual truths, in addition to their literal meaning. This article lays out some of these portions and explains three important principles in interpreting the Bible’s figurative language.
May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/concerning-allegorizing-the-bible/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Forgiveness and the Building Up of the Body of Christ,” originally published on March 31, 2021. In the New Testament, the matter of forgiveness is intimately tied to the practice of the church life. In fact, forgiveness is a crucial factor in practicing the church life for the building up of the Body of Christ. Using examples from the Word and from Witness Lee’s ministry, this article clearly lays out this relationship so that we may learn to forgive one another as God in Christ forgave us (Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:13).
May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/forgiveness-and-the-building-up-of-the-body-of-christ/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “Three Foundational Truths and Why They Matter,” originally released on October 26, 2020. This article clearly presents three categories of truth—the Triune God, God’s salvation in life, and the ground of the church, and why they matter to God’s eternal purpose. For decades, the teaching of these truths in the Lord’s recovery have been misunderstood and even opposed. Therefore, it is vitally important that we as God’s people would know and enter into these truths, and be equipped to defend them (2 Tim. 2:15; 1 Pet. 3:15), for the accomplishment of God’s eternal economy.
May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/three-foundational-truths-and-why-they-matter/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “God’s Government and God’s Grace,” originally released on October 26, 2020. This article clearly explains the distinction of and relationship between these two complementary systems—a system of government and a system of grace— through which God accomplishes His eternal economy. It also addresses the error of using God’s grace as an excuse to neglect or rebel against God’s government.
May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/gods-government-and-gods-grace/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.
Finally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
This week, we have a narration of the article entitled “The Relationship between Living Stream Ministry and the Local Churches,” originally released on October 26, 2020. Based on principles established in the Bible, this article clearly defines the role of Living Stream Ministry in its relationship to the churches. It also addresses the false accusation that Living Stream Ministry controls the churches.
May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/the-relationship-between-living-stream-ministry-and-the-local-churches/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.
Preserving Human LifeFinally, be empowered in the Lord and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil, For our wrestling is not against blood and flesh but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenlies. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:10-13.
As believers who love the Lord and who are standing for His testimony, we must not be ignorant of the schemes of God’s enemy in his attacks on the church. In order to help educate and inoculate us against such attacks, the co-workers in North America have released a series of articles on ShepherdingWords.com, which expose the stratagems of the devil.
Beginning this week, the Shepherding Words podcast will release narrations of select articles from time to time in order that we may all be equipped to stand against the enemy's attacks. This first episode is a narration of the article entitled “Preserving Human Life,” originally released on March 23, 2021. Using the Word and the ministries of Witness Lee and Watchman Nee, this article shows us the preciousness of man in God’s purpose and exposes Satan’s strategies in destroying man, which include injecting thoughts into his mind that lead him to despair, mental instability, and even suicide.
May the Lord supply us through this speaking and equip us to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
The original article can be found at: https://shepherdingwords.com/preserving-human-life/. The copyright for this material belongs to shepherdingwords.com and is used with permission.