Ephesians 6:12 - For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Paul simply announces spiritual warfare as a fact....
Ephesians 6:11 - Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. To put on the whole armor of God is to apply all of the Gospel to all of our life. Christ secured our victory in spiritual warfare on the cross...
Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Paul reminds his readers that every Christian is engaged in spiritual warfare. Spiritual warfare is to stand against the devil and face the forces of evil and darkness....
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:17a - And take the helmet of salvation, In the ancient world, the helmet usually was a leather cap studded with metal for extra strength. Often some kind of plume or decoration was added, perhaps to identify the solider...
Ephesians 6:16 - above all, taking the shield of faith with which, you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. The fourth piece of armor Paul discusses in Ephesians 6 is the shield of faith. In ancient warfare, arrows on fire were...
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:15 - and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Shoes, like the belt, may initially seem superfluous in a discussion about spiritual armor, but shoes are essential part of a soldier’s preparation for...
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:14b - Having put on the breastplate of righteousness: Paul recognizes the important need to have our spiritual vitals covered in righteousness. The Roman soldier’s breastplate could be metal, adhering to the shape of...
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:14a - Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth Strictly, the belt is not part of the armor. And yet, the belt was no mere adornment of the Roman soldier, but an essential part of his equipment. The belt played a...
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:12-13 - For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the...
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:11 - Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. As Paul finishes his letter to the Ephesians, he thinks of the greatest struggle that is before them and wants to prepare...
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Having carefully established our place in Jesus and the basics of our Christian faith, Paul now says, finally, my brethren. Paul has established...