One Little Word Shall Fell Him

And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us:
The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure,
One little word shall fell him.

I always thought that the "little word" was Christ. I've heard others explain it as referring to the Bible. But Martin Luther was once asked what the "little word" was. The "little word" is "liar." Martin Luther knew from personal experience that the Prince of Darkness works within the church. I'm sure that Martin Luther often wondered if what he was doing was right. He was standing firmly upon the Holy Scriptures--upon God's very Word, the icon of Christ. But Church Inc. called his teachings Satanic. This should really come as no surprise. Church Inc. of Jesus' day condemned Jesus as Satanic (Matt. 9:34). Throughout church history, not much has changed. Athanasius was accused of rape and murder and sent into exile several times for standing for the doctrine of Christ.

In the United States, people are persecuted for insisting that ministers preach Christ. Most of us don't have to worry about being killed or brought up on criminal charges. But you will called names. People may even say you are Satanic. But when Church Inc. comes along and calls you Satanic for insisting that Christ be preached they are not functioning as a church of Christ but as a tool of Satan. Do not get drawn in to the psychological nonsense that suggests that you are the one with the problem---that somehow you are Satanic and poisoning the church for expecting to hear Christ. Remember the "little word"--"Liar!"

When Church Inc. is exposed for what it really is, it will lash out at you. Sometimes it will happen as the elders gossip about you behind closed doors. If you attempt Biblical reconciliation, the Devil may shout at you through the mouth of one who claims to speak for Christ. But Church Inc. has no real power of you. Cling to the crucified Christ and simply say, "Liar!"

Christ will win the battle for you even if it looks like you're losing.

A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.

Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing;
Were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God’s own choosing:
Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He;
Lord Sabaoth, His Name, from age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.

And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us:
The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure,
One little word shall fell him.

That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him Who with us sideth:
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
The body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still,
His kingdom is forever.