My Dear Friends.

I have decided to share some Untold Truth About Salvation as I see too much debate in this religion section of nairaland. In my wilderness journey of life, I have come in contact with some Christians who seem very ignorant about salvation. They believe that, once you accept Jesus that is all of it. Old things have pass away and all things becomes new. They set their mind on the promises and positive aspect of salvation without them knowing the price and hash realities of salvation in Christ Jesus.

What is the untold truth of salvation in Christ Jesus?

What is the negative reality of salvation?

The answer and deep truth of salvation is: YOU'RE IN A WAR!

War, with who?

One day a young man was out for a walk. As he went along the street, he saw a sign that invited him to sign up to see the world for free. Food, lodging, everything would be provided. In fact, he would be paid a salary, too. It sounded fine, too fine to pass up. So he went in and signed his name. To his surprise he was handed a helmet, a sword and Roman military equipment. (Ephesian 6:11-17)

He soon found out there was a whole demonic army of soldiers who now were his enemy and whose sworn purpose was to destroy him. It wasn't what he expected. This was not what he was told.

The Message
There are many Christians today who, when they accepted Jesus as savior, were surprised to find they, too had an enemy. Perhaps they expected life to be perfect and fine, all settled with no more problems.

Salvation, though, doesn't end the battle. In many ways, it is just the start of it. You see, when you accept Jesus as your savior, you also accept to fight Satan as your enemy. You deserted Satan army to join his enemy's army, God's army.

He opposes God, but can only get at God by attacking His children - you and me. So now you find yourself in the middle of a war you didn't want, don't like, can't understand, and seem unable to win.

What do you do? There is no going back but to fight till the end. This is where spiritual warfare comes in. (Ephesian 6:11-18)

When you accept or pledge your loyalty to Jesus, you have accept Satan as your enemy. You must engage in (prayer) spiritual warfare against God enemies In your life.

To wage effective spiritual warfare, you must understand the spiritual amour of God (Ephesian 6:11-17)

When you have the full amour of God, you will have victory in any area that is full of conflict and oppression.

The apostle Paul .(Ephesians 6:17) estorted us to put on all the amour that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the devils evil trick. For you are not fighting against human beings but against wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of the air. So put on God's armour now ! Then when the evil day cones, you will be able to resist the enemy's attacks; and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground.

{14} So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight around your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate,{15} and as your shoes of the Good News of peace.{16} At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One.
{17} And accept salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the spirit gives you.

Ref -6:14 -(Isaiah 11.5) (Isaiah 59.17).
Ref - 6.15 (Isaiah 52.7)
Ref- 6.17 (Isaiah 59.17)

The Purpose Of This War

Warfare between you and the devils is allowed for one purpose. It trust you into Christ-likeness, where the nature of Christ becomes your only place of rest and security.

God allows warfare to facilitate His eternal plans, which is to make man in His image (Genesis 1:26)

The father one goal is to transform our lives with Christ's life; He has but one answer to spiritual warfare: appropriate the nature of his Son in us.

Well written....

Eviana:
Well written....

Thank YU

Nicely written article. When you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal saviour, you are automatically a target for the agents of darkness.

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