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Part 4: The Spiritual Battle

ARMOR OF GOD

PART 4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ephesians 6:10-18

1.  KNOW YOUR ENEMY.

 

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:11-12 (NIV)

2.  KNOW YOUR WEAPONS.

“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13 (NIV)

  • Belt of Truth 

“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist...”  Ephesians 6:14a (NIV)

  • Breastplate of righteousness

“...and having put on the breastplate of righteousness.” Ephesians 6:14b (ESV)

  • Boots of the Gospel

“...and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” Ephesians 6:15 (NIV)

  • Shield of faith

“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” Ephesians 6:16 (NIV)

  • Helmet of Salvation

“Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:17 (NIV)

  • Sword of the Spirit

“...and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God…” Ephesians 6:17 (ESV)

3.  MOST OF THE BATTLES IN LIFE ARE WON OR LOST IN YOUR MIND.

“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 (NIV)

“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)

  • Identify the biggest stronghold holding you back from God’s plan.

  • Identify God’s truth that demolishes that stronghold.

“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 (NIV)  

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS:

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This Week’s Reading Plan and Blog/Podcast:

  • YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan:
    “The Invisible War” (12 Days)

  • Blog and Podcast: “Fighting the Battle in Your Mind”

Armor of GodDr. John Gerlach