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I don’t think anyone would disagree with me if I said these were the last days. And I also think most people would agree that in the last days there will be increased activity coming from the devil and his … Continue reading →

… and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17 After all of this armor — belt, body armor, shoes, shield, helmet — we take up the sword. The sword is the only offensive … Continue reading →

Put on salvation as your helmet … Ephesians 6:21 Our body armor is Christ’s righteousness; our helmet is our hope of salvation. Righteousness protects our heart; salvation protects our mind. Renowned Bible teacher, Ray C. Stedman, points out that the … Continue reading →

In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Ephesians 6:16 Well this is the first time we get to do something besides ”put on” our armor. We get … Continue reading →

For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. Ephesians 6:15 Does it seem strange that an important piece of the armor of God we are called to put on … Continue reading →

Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. Ephesians 6:14 Now to the body armor. In Paul’s day they called it a breastplate. It protected the upper torso which houses all the vital … Continue reading →

Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth… Ephesians 6:14 When you got up this morning and walked into your place in the world — maybe, like me, it was just a room in your house — you immediately … Continue reading →

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10 What does it mean to be strong in the Lord? First it means to not be afraid. Fear simply has no place in the heart of … Continue reading →

The picture above is a print made from a woodcut etching by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) a fifteenth century German Renaissance artist who specialized in detailed woodcut prints as well as paintings and writings. This particular etching and others he has … Continue reading →