I am new to MAD and was really looking forward to learning.
Hi Inchrist1, good to see you. I'm not new and still have much to learn.
Some of the people on this forum are brilliant, i just wish they would post more so I can learn more.
You can open up threads about specific topics or pose questions on threads already opened. This is a good forum to post because the known gainsayers have to stay somewhat at bay.
So heir, Paul2Saul, Nick M, (there's more can't remember there user name), TEACH ME, PLEASE!!! I want to be able to present this without looking like a fool.
Be specific in your questions and you will get answers.
You shall suffer persecution for preaching the grace of God. It comes with the territory.
2 Timothy 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
That's why you need to put on the whole armour of God.
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
Ephesians 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Ephesians 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Ephesians 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Ephesians 6:20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.