“We destroy people’s arguments and every proud thing that raises itself against the knowledge of God. We capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4c-5 NCV
The Scripture says: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal ...” Paul’s fourth weapon is “faith.” The best example I could think of was a story of Martin Luther. Martin was studying the Scripture about putting your faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. He struggled to grasp this deep meaning. Why? Because his church taught him that you have to ‘work’ to earn grace and faith in God.
As a child, my mother and I went to church where they had shown a movie of Martin Luther’s life story. What impressed me the most was Martin’s knee climbed up the stairs, step by steps until it bleed. It was then God spoke to him, “The just shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17b). This verse ‘hit’ Martin and he finally understood that grace and faith is not being earned by his labor or work. Martin discovered the church’s error and there were arguments among the leaders. So finally, Martin Luther left this church and started his own organization which was called, “Lutheran Church” based on the faith in Jesus Christ alone.
By using this weapon, “The just (Christians) shall live by faith” against the enemy, and we, the born-again believers will come forth victorious.
