Tag Archives: spiritual warfare

I’m ending our series on spiritual warfare where we started, with the same woodcut print by the 15th century German artist, Albrecht Durer. I’m using it again so that you have it firmly planted in your mind, because what you … Continue reading →

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 →