where we find community in the Spirit and camaraderie in mission. We need the fellowship of the brethren to watch our backs, to encourage us in battle, and to urge one another on to abide in Christ lest we grow weary and lose heart (cf. Heb. 3:12–13; 10:19–25). The work of the kingdom is a corporate venture (Matt. 18:18–20).30 Paul’s call for prayer following his inventory of the whole armor of God for the conduct of spiritual warfare invokes not only personal prayer but also corporate prayer, not
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