The Christian life requires the proper "foot wear" if he is going to remain standing at the end of the battle against the attacks of the devil. This spiritual foot gear refers to a readiness to extend the very same peace given to the Christian to others wherever we go. It is not about evangelism, but being a person whose life is marked by extending peace to others.

Paul explains in 1 Cor. 6 that in Christ we are washed, sanctified and justified and are no longer who we used to be. By God's grace, we can have a proper view of ourselves according to God's creative order. Our sexuality should not be confused with race & neither should we place our identity in sexuality.

The breastplate of righteousness is to protect our mind, will, affections and emotions. These are the areas Satan attacks most often. Through the Holy Spirit's molding us, Christ's imputed righteousness allows us to live in practical righteousness.

The first piece of armor the Christian needs is the belt of truth by which he will support his righteousness and his weapon - the word of God.

Having described the reality and potency of the devil, Paul now gives us the guaranteed remedy against Satan and assurance of victory... the whole armor of God.

Ephesians 6:12 explains the nature of spiritual powers unseen to the eye and describes what we contend against in wicked rulers, powerful authorities and malevolent cosmic powers.

We welcome back Rev. Mottel Baleston from the Messengers Messianic Jewish Fellowship located in Ledgewood, New Jersey to give us his unique perspective on the Hebrew scriptures. Rev. Baleston will examine various Old Testament passages from the book of Isaiah to show us that the promised messiah was foretold over 600 years before the ministry of Jesus Christ. The prophet Isaiah tells us even then that mankind is separated from God by a barrier of sin. This sin or unholiness is an offense to a Holy God. But one day a messiah would come and restore us to righteousness before God. That messiah Jesus, would come at His appointed time and take the punishment that was due for our iniquities. By His suffering death and resurrection we would be healed. Praise God! We hope you will listen.

Every Christian is involved in a spiritual battle whereby Satan attacks the individual, or the home or the church. God provides his strength through his armor to secure daily victory for his Church.

Peter was a man of firsts including the first true disciple to deny Jesus Christ. His story does not stop at the denial. Rather, John 21:15ff tells us of how in deepest sincere love, Christ restores a man who at best has a mere fraternal love for Jesus. Romans 4:23-25 tells us that by the resurrection of Christ we are justified too.

The handing Christ over to Pontius Pilate clearly reveals how dangerous the heart is and how it cannot be trusted. Most revealing about John 18 is how the religious rulers in Jerusalem are so much like us.