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 far spent; The day is at hand. Let is therefore take off the deeds of darkness, Let us put on the armor of light.
by a true teaching and an energy divine; by the weapons of righteousness, for attack or for defense,
Put on all the panoply of God, so that you may be able to stand your ground against the stratagems of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the despotisms, the empires, the rulers of this present darkness, the spirit-hosts of evil in the heavenly realm. Therefore take up the panoply of God, so that when the evil day comes you may be able to withstand them, and having overthrown them all, to stand your ground. read more.
Stand firm then, girt about with the belt of truth, and wearing the breastplate of righteousness, and having your feet shod with the stability of the gospel of peace. And take up to cover you the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming darts of the Evil One. Take likewise the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Stand firm then, girt about with the belt of truth, and wearing the breastplate of righteousness, and having your feet shod with the stability of the gospel of peace. And take up to cover you the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming darts of the Evil One. Take likewise the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Triumphs of victorious generals
Principalities and powers he disarmed, and openly displayed them as his trophies, when he triumphed over them in the cross.
But thanks be to God, who in every place is leading me in the train of Christ's triumph, and is making manifest through me the knowledge of him, an odor of incense everywhere. I am Christ's fragrance upwafted unto God, among those who are being saved and those who are perishing; to these latter an odor of death to death, to the former, of life to life. For such service as this, who is sufficient?
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Different military officers, &c
Then he called two centurions to him and said: "Get ready by nine o'clock tonight two hundred infantry to march as far as Caesarea, and also seventy troopers and two hundred spearmen." He further ordered them to provide horses on which to mount Paul, so as to bring him safely to Felix, the governor.
While they were attempting to kill him, news came to the tribune commander of the garrison that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Italian and augustus' band
When it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they proceeded to hand over Paul and a few other prisoners to the custody of Julius, a centurion of the Imperial Regiment.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » The soldier's special comrade who shared his toils and dangers
Epaphroditus, my brother and coworker and fellow soldier, who is your messenger and minister to my needs, I have thought it necessary to send to you;
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Danger of sentinels' sleeping
"His disciples came by night and stole him away, while we were asleep." "If this should reach the Governor's ears," they said, "we will satisfy him and screen you from punishment."
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Crowning of soldiers who distinguished themselves
I have fought in the glorious contest; I have run the race; I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the garland of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day, and not to me only, but also 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
He who overcomes shall thus be clad in white raiment; and I will in no wise blot out his name from the book of life, and I will own his name before my Father, and before his angels.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Soldiers not allowed to entangle themselves with earthly cares
A soldier in active service avoids entangling himself in the every-day affairs of life, so that he may please his commander.
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Strict obedience to superiors
"Lord, "said the captain in reply, "I am not worthy to have you under my roof, but speak the word only, and my slave will be cured, "For I myself also am a man under authority, and I have soldiers under me. To one man I say 'Go,' and he goes; 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
Take your share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.