Faith Roots with Pastor Willie George

The Armor of God - Episode 18

Christ instituted a new type of prayer for the New Testament church known as the Prayer of Agreement. This type of prayer is for those who operate in shared authority. A good example is the prayer offered by a husband and wife, or two business partners.

The Armor of God - Episode 17

The Prayer of Petition is a request for a very specific answer. It is offered by a supplicant who is beset with dire circumstances and is expressing utter reliance on God.

The Prayer of Authority is offered with a great sense of confidence because of the known will of God.

The Armor of God - Episode 16

The Roman army utilized a number of spears with each being suited to a particular purpose. Although the spear is not mentioned in Ephesians 6, the connection to prayer is understood. Not all spears are the same, which is an accurate picture of the manifold operations of prayer.

The Armor of God - Episode 15

Throughout the Bible, God uses the number seven as a sacred number. There are numerous lists of seven things in scripture, but it is interesting to note that the first six things on a list are ordinary, whereas the seventh is set apart.

The Armor of God - Episode 14

Hebrews 4:12 NKJV “For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword…”

The sword is called “two-edged” because of the Greek word it is translated from. Two-edged is “di,” meaning two, and “stomos,” meaning mouths. The Greek “Distomos” literally means “two-mouths.”

The Armor of God - Episode 13

It is important to realize that we do not need to quote entire chapters of the Bible to resist Satan’s temptations. The quotes that Christ used to resist the devil were brief and to the point. Every portion of the scripture is powerful.

The Armor of God - Episode 12

The helmet of salvation is the legal umbrella which articulates all of our benefits and privileges in Christ. Unfortunately, many believers are ignorant of the full meaning of the word, “salvation.”

The Armor of God - Episode 11

The shield of the Roman soldier is symbolic of the faith of the believer. When we answer the doubts and fears that Satan hurls at our minds with a response of faith, we effectively absorb those darts. We do not stop them from being thrown at us, but we do cause them to be ineffective.

The Armor of God - Episode 10

In the armor of God, the symbolism of shoes is linked to peace, even though they are implements of war. Peace does not come without a fight. There is a struggle in the attainment of peace. We must believe what God has said and reject our own natural thoughts and propensities. 

The Armor of God - Episode 9

You cannot stand in confidence against the powers of darkness if you are unsure of where you stand with God. Our authority over the powers of darkness depends on the righteous position that we occupy.