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Q4. (Ephesians 6:15) What would be the characteristic of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the Gospel? How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you? How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
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Posted 27 January 2007 - 06:09 PM
Not having feet read to run is not ready to preach and do not want peace and security. Having the right heart condition will help us share the Good News because of the love we have for our Father and His Son.
Its our protection. Keeps us steady and strong
Its our protection. Keeps us steady and strong
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Posted 29 January 2007 - 12:50 AM
QUOTE(Pastor Ralph @ Sep 15 2006, 10:04 AM) 
Q4. (Ephesians 6:15) What would be the characteristic of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the Gospel? How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you? How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
A person who has not been in the word daily or praying seeking God's face for fresh manna to feed the hungry the gospel would not have his feet ready to run the highways and byways with the word of salvation.
Heart preparation takes searching ones self daily and repent of any thing displeasing to God. Our life must be a testamony and witness for Christ at all times Speaking the word is a powerful weapon against the powers of darkness . When we spread the gospel whereever we go it knocks the devil for a loop.tearing down the strong hold of Satan by the word of our testamony He hates to hear the name of Jesus and more so when a sinner is saved. Praise God for the word. and the name of Jesus.
The best characteristic I can give of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the gospel would be a lazy one.
God says that the feet of those who bring good news are "beautiful" It is a wonderful privilege to be able to share God's Good News with others. His news of redemption, salvation, and peace .
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Posted 06 February 2007 - 03:03 AM
Q4. (Ephesians 6:15) What would be the characteristic of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the Gospel?
Such a person will be weak when it come to knowing the Word od God. They would find themselves struggling and ill-equipped when it come to knowing God's Will which He has given to us in His Word. They will also struggle in their witness and will lack the necessary Word to encourage and lift someone who has fallen.
How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you? How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
The Word of God prepares your heart to share the Good News. The more you study and meditate on the Word the more you become a student of the Word and ready to give an account for your faith.
Knowing the Word of God will help defeat the dominion of darkness. The Word bring light in this world of darkness.
Such a person will be weak when it come to knowing the Word od God. They would find themselves struggling and ill-equipped when it come to knowing God's Will which He has given to us in His Word. They will also struggle in their witness and will lack the necessary Word to encourage and lift someone who has fallen.
How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you? How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
The Word of God prepares your heart to share the Good News. The more you study and meditate on the Word the more you become a student of the Word and ready to give an account for your faith.
"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: " 1 Peter 3:15 (KJV)
Knowing the Word of God will help defeat the dominion of darkness. The Word bring light in this world of darkness.
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Psalms 119:105 (KJV)
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Posted 01 March 2007 - 01:10 AM
Not fully armored. We need to be grounded in the Word. By having a heart filled with the Word we are more apt to share that Word with others. New revelations come daily and that doesn't please the father of darkness. It interrupts his plans to keep us in bondage and to destroy his strongholds.
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Posted 01 March 2007 - 02:39 AM
The characteristic of the person not having his feet shod--would not have the knowlege needed to take the good news to others. Time spent in the Word & in prayer prepares us to share. This wouldn't be a high priority to the person not having his feet shod.
Heart preparation is very necessary. How can we be lead by God when we don't read what He says to us or speak with Him daily? The darkness is defeated by the Light! We bring light to a dark world if we are living for and obeying Him.
Heart preparation is very necessary. How can we be lead by God when we don't read what He says to us or speak with Him daily? The darkness is defeated by the Light! We bring light to a dark world if we are living for and obeying Him.
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Posted 01 March 2007 - 05:10 PM
We are saved to Serve , so we must be ready to take the gospel to those people who have not heard it.
When we have the word of God we should tell it to others, by all means .
When we have the word of God we should tell it to others, by all means .
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Posted 02 March 2007 - 02:00 AM
A Christian that is not ready is not studying the word or spending time with the Father.
If our hearts are in the right place with the Lord then the light of Christ will shine through us.
Our hearts and being prepared to share the Gospel only comes through studying and praying and spending time with God. We need to get closer to the Lord and this only comes through right relationships.
If our hearts are in the right place with the Lord then the light of Christ will shine through us.
Our hearts and being prepared to share the Gospel only comes through studying and praying and spending time with God. We need to get closer to the Lord and this only comes through right relationships.
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Posted 03 March 2007 - 01:44 AM
Q4. (Ephesians 6:15) What would be the characteristic of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the Gospel? How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you? How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
The first characteristic would be that they are not bringing people to the Lord. The other side of this coin is possibly that they are not prepared to go out of their comfort zone. The passion for souls doesn't involve a plan or program for salvations. maybe it means that the person is more concerned with the Gospel as a means of serving their personal interests (eg personal development, problem solution/evasion) than as a command to reach the nations. Perhaps there is a lack of victorious living in this case.
Heart preparation means that we have a heart ofter God's heart, as had King David. It means that God is everything to us and we love to see Him pleased and not disappointed. It means our mind is made over in the image of Christ, and serves our heart after God's heart, rather than dominating the scene! It means that whatever needs doing is done, whatever the cost and without second thoughts. It means we are motivated by love, the love of prople rather than love of ourselves. We see things in God's terms, rather than human terms. We know scriptures increasingly every day and are very much alert (alive) and responsive to his messages. Everything runs around Jesus, the King of Kings, not around humanity.
This helps defeat the dominion of darkness because we simply don't give any consideration or thought to the powers of darkness because they are only the manipulations of fear and lies. We share God's determination that His purposes will not return to Him void, that they will be achieved in the very situations in which we find ourselves. We are totally aligned with God and His intentions, and give no space to the Devil to operate! We have the wisdom from study of scripture and from the logos and theSpirit of God to do this. "Neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing shall be able to separate us fromthe love (and purpose) of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom 8:38,39.)
The first characteristic would be that they are not bringing people to the Lord. The other side of this coin is possibly that they are not prepared to go out of their comfort zone. The passion for souls doesn't involve a plan or program for salvations. maybe it means that the person is more concerned with the Gospel as a means of serving their personal interests (eg personal development, problem solution/evasion) than as a command to reach the nations. Perhaps there is a lack of victorious living in this case.
Heart preparation means that we have a heart ofter God's heart, as had King David. It means that God is everything to us and we love to see Him pleased and not disappointed. It means our mind is made over in the image of Christ, and serves our heart after God's heart, rather than dominating the scene! It means that whatever needs doing is done, whatever the cost and without second thoughts. It means we are motivated by love, the love of prople rather than love of ourselves. We see things in God's terms, rather than human terms. We know scriptures increasingly every day and are very much alert (alive) and responsive to his messages. Everything runs around Jesus, the King of Kings, not around humanity.
This helps defeat the dominion of darkness because we simply don't give any consideration or thought to the powers of darkness because they are only the manipulations of fear and lies. We share God's determination that His purposes will not return to Him void, that they will be achieved in the very situations in which we find ourselves. We are totally aligned with God and His intentions, and give no space to the Devil to operate! We have the wisdom from study of scripture and from the logos and theSpirit of God to do this. "Neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing shall be able to separate us fromthe love (and purpose) of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom 8:38,39.)
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Posted 03 March 2007 - 10:22 AM
Q4. (Ephesians 6:15) What would be the characteristic of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the Gospel? How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you? How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
He would be fearful, not knowing that the calling of God is not to be rejected, he would be in fear of telling other people the good news, of Christ and His love for them. He would be unfruitful, turning from the work that Christ has called him to do for the Kingdom of God.
A heart that is id full of the love of Christ will want to share that joy that acomes from knowing Him and understanding just what He has done for us on the cross. A heart that is filled with the Spirit og God will run to the higher calling of Christ and not away from it. A prepared heart will be filled with love for his neighbor and want them to be saved through Christ as he know he is.
Any time a heart hears the gospel and accepts it that is a thorn in the side of satan and a defeat of his army. As we take the good news of Christ foward as He commanded He will see that it grows and brings forth fruit in due season.
He would be fearful, not knowing that the calling of God is not to be rejected, he would be in fear of telling other people the good news, of Christ and His love for them. He would be unfruitful, turning from the work that Christ has called him to do for the Kingdom of God.
A heart that is id full of the love of Christ will want to share that joy that acomes from knowing Him and understanding just what He has done for us on the cross. A heart that is filled with the Spirit og God will run to the higher calling of Christ and not away from it. A prepared heart will be filled with love for his neighbor and want them to be saved through Christ as he know he is.
Any time a heart hears the gospel and accepts it that is a thorn in the side of satan and a defeat of his army. As we take the good news of Christ foward as He commanded He will see that it grows and brings forth fruit in due season.
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Posted 03 March 2007 - 10:32 AM
There are Christians who are truthful, have their heart free of sin, sure of their salvation, rightly use the Word of God but they are 'shoeless' they are not prepared to share the Gospel: stationary soldiers, sharing their faith is painful either through a spirit of fear or a spirit of rejection and that is what holds them back from sharing their faith.
Preparation is being in God's Word, meditating on it, devouring it. To do this is strengthening your mind and heart to be able to proclaim the Gospel to others.
This in our hands will keep the devil at bay, he will flee from us when we use scripture against him.
Preparation is being in God's Word, meditating on it, devouring it. To do this is strengthening your mind and heart to be able to proclaim the Gospel to others.
This in our hands will keep the devil at bay, he will flee from us when we use scripture against him.
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Posted 03 March 2007 - 10:36 PM
Q4. (Ephesians 6:15) What would be the characteristic of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the Gospel? Someone who would stumble into the enemy camp and be led astray.
How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you? How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
Eph 6:15 (MNT) and having your feet shod with the stability of the gospel of peace.
hupodeo, hoop-od-eh'-o from 5259 and 1210; to bind under one's feet, i.e. put on shoes or sandals:--bind on, (be) shod.
hupo, hoop-o' : a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)):--among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately
deo, deh'-o: a primary verb; to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively):--bind, be in bonds, knit, tie, wind. See also 1163, 1189.
We need to be so completely immersed in the truth so that when we do share the good news of the peace that we have found in God, no one will be able to sway our minds. When we have firmly planted our feet in the soil of truth, our feet carry the truth with us where ever we go. We are then able to face the enemy with the firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness produced by the good news of the Gospel of peace When we are up against far more than we can handle on our own, this is why we must always be prepared with the Spirit led life. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. We must learn how to apply them because we will need them throughout our life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.
How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you? How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
Eph 6:15 (MNT) and having your feet shod with the stability of the gospel of peace.
hupodeo, hoop-od-eh'-o from 5259 and 1210; to bind under one's feet, i.e. put on shoes or sandals:--bind on, (be) shod.
hupo, hoop-o' : a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)):--among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately
deo, deh'-o: a primary verb; to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively):--bind, be in bonds, knit, tie, wind. See also 1163, 1189.
We need to be so completely immersed in the truth so that when we do share the good news of the peace that we have found in God, no one will be able to sway our minds. When we have firmly planted our feet in the soil of truth, our feet carry the truth with us where ever we go. We are then able to face the enemy with the firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness produced by the good news of the Gospel of peace When we are up against far more than we can handle on our own, this is why we must always be prepared with the Spirit led life. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. We must learn how to apply them because we will need them throughout our life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.
"Prayer is the spirit, speaking truth to truth". Philip James Bailey
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Posted 05 March 2007 - 08:01 PM
Q4. (Ephesians 6:15) What would be the characteristic of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the Gospel?
This would be someone who does not know the truth. Someone who is still thirsty and hungry but has not been feed. Someone who has not studied are who has not seeked for the truth. Someone whom is totally unprepared.
How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you?
If you love it and it is in your heart you will want to share it with others.
How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
Because the truth is the light and the light defeats the darkness.
This would be someone who does not know the truth. Someone who is still thirsty and hungry but has not been feed. Someone who has not studied are who has not seeked for the truth. Someone whom is totally unprepared.
How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you?
If you love it and it is in your heart you will want to share it with others.
How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
Because the truth is the light and the light defeats the darkness.
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Posted 06 March 2007 - 12:35 PM
QUOTE(Pastor Ralph @ Sep 15 2006, 01:04 PM)
Q4. (Ephesians 6:15) What would be the characteristic of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the Gospel? How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you? How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
This would be a person who have not study much of God Word, not knowing much of the truth, one who might be fearful.
Heart preparation is having a love for God, His Word and a loving for a dying world. When you have love for for lost you will want to share the Good News.
This will defeat the dominion of darkness because Jesus is the Light, the light of the world and light over comes darkness.
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Posted 09 March 2007 - 02:11 AM
QUOTE(Pastor Ralph @ Sep 15 2006, 06:04 PM)
Q4. (Ephesians 6:15) What would be the characteristic of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the Gospel? How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you? How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
The characteristic of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the Gospel would be busy with his own business, exclusive, powerless in spirituality, egoistic.
Heart preparation makes me ready to share the Good News with those around me by understanding of righteousness in which we stand in Christ.
This helps defeat the dominion of darkness by giving sure footing against darkness, deceit, and despair.
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Posted 09 May 2007 - 03:01 AM
Preparing your heart to serve God makes you ready to share the Good News because it brings peace to your heart, helps you to be open to listening and sharing, puts the focus on Christ instead of yourself, and creates a sharing love in the depths of your soul.
The devil just can't handle that. The stronger we become as diciples of Christ, the weaker the devil is - as we are fighting the spirits of darkness, not flesh and blood, the devil is fighting Christ, not flesh and blood, when we stand our ground.
The devil just can't handle that. The stronger we become as diciples of Christ, the weaker the devil is - as we are fighting the spirits of darkness, not flesh and blood, the devil is fighting Christ, not flesh and blood, when we stand our ground.
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Posted 23 May 2007 - 12:48 AM
Q4. (Ephesians 6:15) What would be the characteristic of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the Gospel?
They aren’t into the Word, so they aren’t prepared to share the Good News. They are very easily led down the wrong path.
How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you?
When you are into prayer and God's Word daily, it prepares your heart to go out among non-believers and share your testimony. If your heart is not properly prepared you won’t be believed.
How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
When you know the Word, you are like a light that shines through the darkness bringing light so others can see God’s Goodness.
They aren’t into the Word, so they aren’t prepared to share the Good News. They are very easily led down the wrong path.
How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you?
When you are into prayer and God's Word daily, it prepares your heart to go out among non-believers and share your testimony. If your heart is not properly prepared you won’t be believed.
How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
When you know the Word, you are like a light that shines through the darkness bringing light so others can see God’s Goodness.
If we meet today and you forget me, you have lost nothing. But if you meet Jesus Christ and forget Him, you have lost everything.
There is more joy in Jesus in 24 hours than there is in the world in 365 days. I know, I've tried them both.
There is more joy in Jesus in 24 hours than there is in the world in 365 days. I know, I've tried them both.
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QUOTE(Pastor Ralph @ Sep 15 2006, 10:04 AM)
Q4. (Ephesians 6:15) What would be the characteristic of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the Gospel? How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you? How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
ahh... to run...makes me think about david running toward goliath and not waiting for goliath to come to him. i think one on the characteristics is a wandering mind. it is divided, placed somewhere else or on someone else. david was known to have a heart after gods.now he might not of made all the right choices, but he did want what god wanted. this is a trustworthy saying if we desire what god desires our hearts will be set on the right thing and those around us will be blessed no matter what. so lets give those around us love and hope, a living hope.
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Q4. (Ephesians 6:15) What would be the characteristic of a person who didn't have his feet ready to run with the Gospel?
The barefoot person is one who is unprepared and vulnerable....pretty useless in the battle raging around us.
How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you?
When my heart is prepared, I'm on the lookout for those who are ready to hear the Good News....When the Holy Spirit prompts me to share, I'm ready and excited to share. When my heart isn't prepared, I'm unaware of those around me...I'm focused on me or my problems.
How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
When we share the Good News we bring LIGHT into the darkness...light exposes darkness and it retreats.
The barefoot person is one who is unprepared and vulnerable....pretty useless in the battle raging around us.
How does heart preparation make you more ready to share the Good News with those around you?
When my heart is prepared, I'm on the lookout for those who are ready to hear the Good News....When the Holy Spirit prompts me to share, I'm ready and excited to share. When my heart isn't prepared, I'm unaware of those around me...I'm focused on me or my problems.
How does this help defeat the dominion of darkness?
When we share the Good News we bring LIGHT into the darkness...light exposes darkness and it retreats.