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Characteristics Of The Biblical Soldier …
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He Believes In A Cause For any cause to prevail, it depends upon those who support it They believe in its worth They are committed to its success They agree it must exist, even prevail
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Characteristics Of The Biblical Soldier He Believes In A Cause Actually, the warrior loves peace Rom 12:18 2 Tim 2:24-26 Yet, he knows it may come to a fight Some causes are “inconsequential” (join…not join??)
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Characteristics Of The Biblical Soldier He Believes In A Cause Not so re: the kingdom of heaven Getting involved is eternally critical Heaven & Hell “hang in the balance” (literally) To leave/abandon this battlefield is a great mistake Jn 6:22-26, 60-68
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Characteristics Of The Biblical Soldier He Loves Those For Whom He Fights He doesn’t fight for himself He is no “military mercenary” He won’t hire out his sword, gun… collect his pay & move on His love for those in need compel him to fight Rom 1:14-15, 16
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Characteristics Of The Biblical Soldier He Loves Those For Whom He Fights He is “under constraint” to fight for those he loves 2 Cor 5:14-15, 18-20 His is the “highest motivation” Jn 15:13 1 Jn 3:16
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Characteristics Of The Biblical Soldier He Sacrifices Willingly He knows the cause is more important than any 1 soldier…including himself Personal sacrifices must be made Lk 15:4 1 Cor 8:8-10, 13 Self must be denied so the cause can advance Lk 14:26 Mt 16:25
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Characteristics Of The Biblical Soldier He Sacrifices Willingly The battle standard must be borne aloft to lead the way Lk 14:27 Mt 16:24 Success in battle is worth any “hardship” that must be endured 2 Tim 2:3-4
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Characteristics Of The Biblical Soldier Conclusion Many ways a follower of God is portrayed A “disciple” Jn 8 A “child” Gal 3 A “citizen” Eph 2 A “part of the body” 1 Cor 12
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Characteristics Of The Biblical Soldier Conclusion The “soldier” or “warrior” may be the most active description The Scripture does not mince words… we are in for the fight of our lives The best known “military text” in the N.T. may be Eph 6:10-18
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Characteristics Of The Biblical Soldier Conclusion We sing about being a soldier Hopefully, we mean what we say We are called to this battle 1 Tim 6:12 2 Tim 4:7 Do you have the “heart of a warrior?”
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