The gospel is not only how we enter into a relationship with God but much more. The Gospel is the crux of the local church in that we are reconciled to God and have eternal life, the gospel is how we grow in our faith in Christ and how we experience the love of christ through our relationships with others. To rediscover the local church we must be grounded in the gospel.

The belt, the breastplate, and the boots of God’s armor prepare us to do battle with our adversary, the devil, who seeks to disrupt our relationship with God and destroy us.