The theme for the Spring 2011 Bible conference in Phoenix is found both at the beginning and end of the book (1Ti 1:18, 1Ti 6:12). In each reference, different words and phrases are used. In the first, Paul speaks of the good fight of faith as an ongoing campaign, thus reminding us that we are part of a vast and great spiritual army. In the last, his words focus on our own personal struggle, a good reminder that no one can fight our battle for us. This scope and intensity will be captured as we follow Paul’s thought through the book.
Gene Cunningham - November 28, 2003
Joshua # 05 --Jos 5:13-15, Jos 6:1-5, Jos 14:1-15
Breaking strongholds. Illustration is Song of Solomon (Son 2:15) "catch the foxes that spoil the vines". The anology is to her shepherd lover. We need to develop the will to win (2Co 10:1-6). Corinthians have adopted false teachings. Our weapons are spiritual (Eph 6:12, Rom 6:13, Rom 13:12). Weapons are for (1) Pulling down strongholds (2Co 10:4); (2) Casting down arguments (2Co 4:5); (3) Bringing everything into captivity of Christ (2Co 4:5). The lie of this world is that we can make ourselves acceptable, are self sufficient, or that we can improve ourselves. This is a cooperative action of spiritual surrender to the Spirit and Word of God. We must be ready to fight (2Co 10:6, 1Co 1:14). Edification is "other-oriented" thinking. We must "avenge disobedience". Joshua meets the "captain of army of the Lord", an falls on his face (Jos 5:13-15). The children of Israel were part of the Lord's army. Joshua had to make a decision. We too must chose who we will serve (Jos 24:15). Joshua gets commands similar to before (Jos 6:1-5, Deu 7:1-6). Joshua cut the land in two and comes back to Gath, Gaza, Ashdod and some of the giants were left (Jos 11:22). Once obedience was established, Joshua let none of the enemies remain (Jos 10:22, Jos 10:30, Jos 10:37, Jos 10:39-40, Jos 11:8, Jos 11:12). God promises to defeat the enemy (Jos 13:1-6). The people didn't execute the plan completely (Jos 13:13, Jos 17:12-13, Jos 18:3). At the age of 85, Caleb asked for the privilege of taking the hardest enemy (Jos 14:1-15). Though Paul taught them differently, Corinthians compromised with the enemy by accepting Greek philosophies of stoicism, asceticism, epicureanism (1Co 6:12-20, Act 17:18, 1Co 7:1)
Scripture References: Joshua 11:12, Ephesians 6:12, Acts 17:18, Deuteronomy 7:1-6, Joshua 11:8, Song of Solomon 2:12, Joshua 14:1-15, Joshua 6:1-5, Joshua 10:39-40, Joshua 18:3, Joshua 24:15, Joshua 10:37, Joshua 17:12-13, Joshua 5:13-15, Joshua 10:30, Joshua 13:13, Romans 13:12, Joshua 10:22, Joshua 13:1-6, Romans 6:13, Joshua 11:22
From Series: "Joshua - 2005"
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