Exodus 9:20-21 “Whoever feared the word of the Lord…”

" Whoever feared the Word of the Lord..." Exodus 9:20-21

The new life of the Christian is built on these truths: word of God, unity, holiness, truth, love, and wisdom, beginning with water baptism and being filled with the Holy Spirit.  (See Ephesians Chapter 4-5)

1.  The preparation for battle: The two sides of authority relationships include husband/wife, parent/child, and servant/master (Roman world/ancient form). Today, the servant/master relationship is like the employee/employer, student/teacher, player/coach, and other everyday relationships. Jesus Christ is the highest authority for all of mankind—He is the governing authority for all relationships, Christian or otherwise.

Spiritual warfare isn't flashy or dramatic like Hollywood movies with devils and demons. Instead, it's a daily walk that's quiet and personal, but we often face pressure to sin through the ‘wiles of the devil,’ such as temptation and lingering sinful habits and weaknesses that remain after we dedicate our lives to Jesus Christ.

Spiritual warfare begins when we are freed from the bondage of sin and reconciled to God. Once enemies of God, we now become His children because we obeyed the Gospel. By His grace and mercy, we repent of our sins and submit to the gentle authority of Jesus Christ, our Savior, dedicating our lives to living for Him and serving through Him. We are baptized in water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, becoming new ‘creatures’ in Christ, often described as ‘born again.' The baptism of the Holy Spirit empowers us to walk the Christian journey in this fallen world.

Scripture Support and Teaching and Believing and Living

Beginning with water baptism and being filled with the Holy Spirit (Matt 28:19; Acts 2:38; Eph 5:18; Titus 3:5).

1. The preparation for battle: The two sides of authority relationships include husband/wife, parent/child, and servant/master (Eph 5:22–33; Eph 6:1–4; Eph 6:5–9; Col 3:18–4:1; 1 Pet 3:1–7). Today, the servant/master relationship is similar to employee/employer (Eph 6:5–8; Col 3:22–24) and can be applied by principle to other everyday authority scenarios involving obedience, instruction, and discipline (Heb 13:17; Prov 1:8–9). Jesus Christ is the supreme authority over all mankind—He governs all relationships, whether Christian or not (Matt 28:18; Eph 1:20–23; Col 1:15–18; Phil 2:9–11).

Spiritual warfare isn’t showy or sensational—it is a daily walk of faith and obedience (Eph 4:1; Eph 5:1–2; Gal 5:16; Luke 9:23). Still, we encounter pressure to sin through the “schemes/wiles of the devil,” including temptation and persistent sinful habits (Eph 6:11; 1 Pet 5:8–9; Jas 1:14–15; Gal 5:17; Heb 12:1–2).

Spiritual warfare begins when we are freed from bondage to sin and reconciled to God (Rom 6:6–7, 17–18; John 8:34–36; Col 1:13–14; 2 Cor 5:18–19). Once enemies of God, we become His children by grace through faith—brought near and adopted into His family through Christ (Rom 5:8–10; Eph 2:1–5, 12–19; John 1:12–13; Gal 4:4–7). This occurs as we respond to the gospel with repentance and faith (Mark 1:15; Acts 2:37–38; Rom 6:17; 2 Thess 1:8; 1 Pet 4:17). By His grace and mercy, we turn from sin and submit to Jesus Christ’s lordship, dedicating our lives to living for Him (Acts 2:38; Rom 2:4; Rom 10:9–10; Luke 6:46).

Water baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit symbolizes our union with Christ as dying and rising with Him (Matt 28:19; Acts 8:36–38; Acts 10:47–48; Rom 6:3–4; Col 2:12; Gal 3:27). We become new creations in Christ (2 Cor 5:17)—often described as being “born again / born from above” (John 3:3–5; Titus 3:5; 1 Pet 1:23).

The Holy Spirit empowers believers to walk the Christian path in a fallen world—putting off the old life and walking in holiness (Eph 4:22–24; Eph 5:8–10, 18; Rom 8:13–14; Gal 5:16–25). God strengthens us with His Spirit inwardly for this journey (Eph 3:16; 2 Tim 1:7; Acts 1:8).

Household authority and training ground: Eph 5:21–6:9; Col 3:18–4:1; 1 Pet 2:18–3:7  Schemes of the devil / daily warfare: Eph 6:11–13; 1 Pet 5:8–9; Jas 1:14–15; Gal 5:17   From enemies to children; reconciliation: Rom 5:8–10; Eph 2:1–19; 2 Cor 5:18–21; Gal 4:4–7

Repentance and gospel obedience: Mark 1:15; Acts 2:37–38; Rom 6:17; Rom 10:9–10

• Water baptism and union with Christ: Matt 28:19; Rom 6:3–4; Col 2:12; Gal 3:27; 1 Pet 3:21

• New creation and new birth: 2 Cor 5:17; John 3:3–5; Titus 3:5; 1 Pet 1:23

• Filled with the Spirit for holy living: Eph 4:22–24; Eph 5:18; Rom 8:13–14; Gal 5:16–25; Eph 3:16; Eph 3:16