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Helpers in War. 1 Chronicles 12. Christians Are At War. We are to “war the good warfare” (2 Cor. 10:4; 1 Tim. 1:18; 1 Pet. 2:11; Rev. 12:7; 13:7) We are to “fight the good fight” (1 Tim. 6:12; 2 Tim. 4:7) We are “soldiers of Christ” (Phil. 2:25; 2 Tim. 2:3-4; Philemon 2)
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Helpers in War 1 Chronicles 12
Christians Are At War • We are to “war the good warfare” (2 Cor. 10:4; 1 Tim. 1:18; 1 Pet. 2:11; Rev. 12:7; 13:7) • We are to “fight the good fight” (1 Tim. 6:12; 2 Tim. 4:7) • We are “soldiers of Christ” (Phil. 2:25; 2 Tim. 2:3-4; Philemon 2) • We need “helpers in war”! What qualities are needed to be a good helper in war? (1 Chron. 12)
Helpers In War • Trained and skilled (12:2-15):we need to be trained in the art of spiritual warfare (2 Cor. 2:11; Eph. 6:10,14-17; 2 Tim. 2:15) • Committed to the right side (12:16-18): we to be on the right side of truth and stay there (Acts 4:19-20; 5:29; Gal. 2:5) • Full of valor (12:19-30): we need to be courageous, bold, and brave against the enemy (2 Tim. 1:7; Heb. 10:35)
Helpers In War • Discerning culture (12:32): we need to be discerning and understanding of the unbelieving world around us (Mt. 16:3; Phil. 1:9; Heb. 5:15) • Single-minded devotion (12:33-37): we need to be focused in our service to the cause of right (Mt. 6:24) • United in cause (12:38-40): we need to be united in our cause for right (Phil. 1:27)