Christians Can Be Soldiers

Extremely well researched and unique in its approach, citing nine individual Confederate soldiers and the impact of the Civil War on their Christianity. These case studies, largely drawn from their own words in letters and diaries, give a personal and individual perspective that has largely been overlooked in other similar works.

What does it mean to be a conqueror in Christ's army? In fact, the question really is, what does it mean to be not only a conqueror, but more than a conqueror and good soldier in Christ's ranks? Oakes, in this wonderful work on answering that question, dives deep into Paul’s statement in Romans 8:37, “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” The truth proclaimed by Oakes is that there is a “more than ordinary triumph” over all those enemies that oppose themselves against the progress and advancement of a Christian in his way to the fruition of the sweet fruits of the everlasting love of God in Jesus Christ. That all true believers have a transcendent, and incomparably glorious conquest and victory in all their severe engagements with the enemies of their peace and happiness, through the love of God in Christ Jesus. Every true believer is a soldier, and engaged in a warfare. Every true believer has a constant fighting work before God, and there is no end of his war in this world, not any time in which he can stop fighting. Yet, a true believer is never totally and absolutely conquered in any engagement with the enemies that war against him. Every true believer manages a successful war, and is sure of a conquest. A believer’s victory and conquest are incomparably glorious. Every believer obtains this glorious victory and conquest through the Lord Jesus Christ. The love of God in Christ is the absolute first cause of those victorious proceedings, and this infallible conquest of believers. These believers are the greatest soldiers who have ever lived, and are comforted in their fight by the blessings of Almighty God through Christ. All believers must know and consider that they are soldiers in Christ’s army, and have a fighting work, a warfare, before them until they reach heaven. They must, as faithful soldiers, improve their skill in fighting, and harness the spiritual power of the everlasting Gospel of Jesus for their victory. We wait, and pray, and look, and long for that glorious day, when our warfare shall be ended, and we shall go out of the field victorious, and triumphant, as absolute conquerors. This work is not a scan or facsimile, has been carefully transcribed by hand being made easy to read in modern English, and has an active table of contents for electronic versions.

STAND THEREFORE is a "field Guide" for Christian soldiers of all ages regardless of military service or length of time as a Christian. Scott A. Harrison (Author) uses his time deployed to Operation Desert Storm as a springboard into how to be an effective soldier for Christ. During his time in Operation Desert Storm, Scott began to see a relationship between that of a soldier in the US Army and a soldier in the Lord's Army. 10 years or so passed and one day while sitting in his office, he came across the Soldiers Manual of Common Tasks (SMCT) which was issued during his time in Basic Training. Thumbing through the SMCT, he began to write about the relationship between an Army soldier and that of a Christian. 3 years later, "Stand Therefore" was completed. We are at war. This war began in the Garden of Eden and will end on a bloody battlefield in a place called Armageddon. The entire Bible is about this war. Satan is the enemy, and Christ has already won the victory. This book is not about Satan's attack on the world in general but rather about his attack on each of us as individual Christians in our role as individual soldiers in God's army. The time has come for all Christians to stand and fight - not a carnal war with rifles, bayonets, and hand grenades but a spiritual war. In my lifetime I have seen the rapid decline of our great nation. War has reached our borders. As the United States of America, the last great hope for accomplishing Christ's Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) to evangelize the world falls to the wiles of the devil, most Christians stand on the sidelines despairing that anything can be done. We are to don the spiritual armor God has given us and fight that souls might be saved. Our Great Commander, the Lord Jesus Christ, died and rose again that we might have life and live a more abundant life. The Lord Jesus Christ paid the price for our sin before we realized we needed such a payment and by doing so, secured our salvation. Christ left with us the Holy Spirit by which we have the strength to stand. Having done all to stand, stand therefore (Ephesians 6:13-14).

Rick Bereit draws from his 30 years of military experience to provide a detailed overview of life in the military, life as a Christian, and, most important, how the two fit together. Designed as a lifelong handbook-from the first day of basic training through an entire enlistment or career- In His Service is a comprehensive resource to equip you for service to your country.

A Christian soldier simply means a real Christian lifestyle on earth. He’s called, sanctified, and set apart for God’s purposes and uses. Among the crooked and perverted generation, he lives like salt and light in a dark world. Not just a Christian but soldier, well-trained, disciplined, matured, equipped, and empowered by God’s Spirit for effective use of God’s armor at his disposal to fight the spiritual warfare. A Christian soldier simply means a real Christian lifestyle on earth. He’s called, sanctified, and set apart for God’s purposes and uses. Among the crooked and perverted generation, he lives like salt and light in a dark world. Not just a Christian but soldier, well-trained, disciplined, matured, equipped, and empowered by God’s Spirit for effective use of God’s armor at his disposal to fight the spiritual warfare. A Christian soldier simply means a real Christian lifestyle on earth. He’s called, sanctified, and set apart for God’s purposes and uses. Among the crooked and perverted generation, he lives like salt and light in a dark world. Not just a Christian but soldier, well-trained, disciplined, matured, equipped, and empowered by God’s Spirit for effective use of God’s armor at his disposal to fight the spiritual warfare..reach greater heights of holiness in preparation for the second coming of the Lord.

"The Christian Soldier" is a side by side reference of military experiences and history to that of a Christian Soldier. We often refer ourselves to being a Soldier in God's Army but not everyone has military experience. This book was inspired by an actual personal experience that left me wondering if we were in a warzone and this occurred how many people would be sent to the brig (military prison). The Apostle Paul gives several spiritual scriptures and references on our Christian walk with the walk of one of a soldier. Whether you were in the military or not, this book helps to reflect and understand not only these scriptures better, but also helps us to reflect on our walk with Christ as a Christian Soldier. The greatest tool a successful Marine has is discipline. "Discipline is Instant and Willing Obedience to Orders, Respect for Authority, Self-Reliance and Teamwork" we learned this saying in 1st Phase in Marine Bootcamp. Discipline is a multi-definition word usage. It takes discipline to wake up at 0400 in the morning to run and exercise but it is needed to stay in shape in the Marine Corps. It is just as necessary to wake up early for your devotional time with God every day to stay in Spiritual shape as a Christian. This is just one example we can compare as a soldier to our walk with Christ. The Comparison of the military soldier to a Christian Soldier is an insightful and amazing way to compare our walk with Christ. Whether you are a strong Christian and want to challenge your walk to a greater level or a new born again Christian to examine where you would like to begin your walk and how to live a successful Christian Life, this book fits every spiritual level.

Man Up with GodBecoming a Special Forces Soldier for ChristWhat the world needs now more than ever is men filled with their heavenly Father, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. We are meant to be strong men, men of great character, and Spirit-filled men that rely on God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit every minute of every day so that we can live a life that God created us to live, as powerful and humble sons of God.As you read GodaEUR(tm)s Word, the Bible, you will find there were many, many battles that were waged and those whom were equipped and trained by God and did what God asked them to do, were victorious in their battles, and then gave God all the praise, glory, and honor when victory was won.Your enemy is not a human but that of Satan. Satan and his demons will do their best to get inside of you or infiltrate you anyway they can, through disease(s) in the body, through mental illness, twisting the truth/lying, doing anything possible to take away your focus on God.This book is about going deeper in your relationship with God and allowing Him to use you as special forces soldier for Christ. We are all part of the body of Christ, and He needs soldiers to help liberate them from Satan.Make sure your life counts. The best investment you will ever make is that of becoming a son of God. For yourself, for your family, and all your descendants, you will be leaving a lasting legacy.