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July 08, 2026
Living & Loving in the Tension of Faith
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The contemporary Christian rock group Petra dedicated an entire album to the theme of spiritual warfare when they released This Means War in 1987. With a title track that channeled John Milton’s Paradise Lost in its depiction of Satan’s expulsion from heaven and a song that urged spiritual warriors to “Get on Your Knees and Fight Like a Man,” Petra united their driving guitar riffs with an appeal to take the fight to spiritual enemies. Those spiritual enemies were the sinister trifecta of the world, the flesh, and the devil himself. Victory in this conflict was already achieved through the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Bob Hartman, Petra’s lead guitarist and lyricist, portrayed Jesus as the Julius Caesar of the universe in the anthem “He Came, He Saw, He Conquered.” Hartman wrote:
He came, he saw, he conquered death and hell
He came, he saw, he is alive and well
He was, he is, and only he forgives, he lives![1]
The collection concluded with “All the King’s Horses and All the King’s Men,” a description of the apocalyptic victory of Christ over the armies of evil lifted directly from the writings of popular dispensational premillennial popularizers....
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Choosing God is a pivotal theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of dedicating one’s life to following His will. The Bible presents this choice as a journey filled with decisions that define our relationship with God, our character, and our eternal destiny. The Holy Spirit guides us in making the right choices, aligning our lives with Christ Jesus and His teachings in the New Testament.
The kingdom of God, also known as the kingdom of heaven, awaits those who choose to follow God’s path. These Bible verses illustrate the significance of choosing God, the presence of God in our lives, and how His grace and the image of His Son shape our spiritual journey.
By embracing God’s plan, we become part of a holy nation, a royal priesthood, and the children of God, bearing fruit and experiencing the spiritual blessings He promises. This choice impacts our life and eternal destiny, ensuring we align with the counsel of His will and the righteousness of God as depicted in both the Old and New Testaments....
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