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Paul, Set for the Defense of the Gospel!

It was Paul who declared that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16). It was Paul who declared that the saints are engaged in a spiritual conflict – against spiritual wickedness (Ephesians 6:12). And it was Paul who describes the Christian’s armor and equipment, and pointed to the Christian’s weapon: “The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:17).

In Philippians 1:17, Paul makes known that he was “set for the defense of the gospel.” It certainly lets us know that he could fight in this regard, even in a jail-cell, for he was in prison at the time. The child of God never quits! From this great verse we can learn several good things:

1. Paul was convinced of the truth and power of the gospel!
2. Paul knew that not all had that same conviction.
3. Paul knew that some would actually attack gospel truth.
4. Paul knew that someone needed to speak out for the cause of truth and right.
5. And Paul said he was SET to do just that!
Always the question has been, “Am I SET to do the same?”

THE SOUTHWESTERNER, May 10, 1989