Thematic Bible: Allusions to military affairs of
Thematic Bible
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Use of the panoply or defensive armor
The night is nearly over, and the daylight is near, so let us discard the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
by the power of God;
through weapons of righteousness
on the right hand and the left,
Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the Devil. For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. read more.
Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. In every situation take the shield of faith, and with it you will be able to extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God's word.
Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. In every situation take the shield of faith, and with it you will be able to extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is God's word.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Triumphs of victorious generals
He disarmed the rulers and authorities and disgraced them publicly; He triumphed over them by Him.
But thanks be to God, who always puts us on display in Christ, and spreads through us in every place the scent of knowing Him. For to God we are the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To some we are a scent of death leading to death, but to others, a scent of life leading to life. And who is competent for this?
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Different military officers, &c
He summoned two of his centurions and said, "Get 200 soldiers ready with 70 cavalry and 200 spearmen to go to Caesarea at nine tonight. Also provide mounts so they can put Paul on them and bring him safely to Felix the governor."
As they were trying to kill him, word went up to the commander of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in chaos.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Italian and augustus' band
There was a man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment.
When it was decided that we were to sail to Italy, they handed over Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Imperial Regiment.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » The soldier's special comrade who shared his toils and dangers
But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need—
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Danger of sentinels' sleeping
and told them, "Say this, 'His disciples came during the night and stole Him while we were sleeping.' If this reaches the governor's ears, we will deal with him and keep you out of trouble."
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. In the future, there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved His appearing.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Expunging from the muster roll names of soldiers guilty of crimes
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Soldiers not allowed to entangle themselves with earthly cares
No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the recruiter.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Strict obedience to superiors
"Lord," the centurion replied, "I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. But only say the word, and my servant will be cured. For I too am a man under authority, having soldiers under my command. I say to this one, 'Go!' and he goes; and to another, 'Come!' and he comes; and to my slave, 'Do this!' and he does it."
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Hardship endured by soldiers
Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.