Christian Warfare10 Finally,
be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. 11 Put on the full
armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics[a] of the Devil. 12 For our battle is not
against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the
authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. 13 This is why you must take up the full armor of
God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having
prepared everything, to take your stand.14 Stand, therefore,with
truth like a belt around your waist,righteousness like armor on your chest,15 and your feet
sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace.[b]16 In every
situation take the shield of faith,and with it you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.17 Take the
helmet of salvation,and the sword of the Spirit,which is God’s word.18 Pray at
all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay
alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the
saints. 19 Pray
also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make
known with boldness the mystery of the gospel. 20 For this I am an
ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as
I should.Paul’s Farewell21 Tychicus, our
dearly loved brother and faithful servant[c] in the Lord, will
tell you all the news about me so that you may be informed. 22 I am sending him to you
for this very reason, to let you know how we are and to encourage your
hearts.23 Peace to
the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ. 24 Grace
be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.
Questions:
1. How can be strengthened by the Lord? Chase
A. To ask him for strength, to pray, to know he is will be with you.
2. Why is our battle against the spiritual realm? Ryan
A. Because we are Saints, we belong to Christ and whoever Christ is against we are against.
3. What are the necessary tools God gives us to battle our enemy? Carson
A. Belt of truth, breast plate of righteousness, sandals or readiness, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and Sword of the Spirit
4. How do you put on the full armor of God? Pat
A. Listen to God, Pray, do what he tells you to do.
Questions:
1. How can be strengthened by the Lord? Chase
A. To ask him for strength, to pray, to know he is will be with you.
2. Why is our battle against the spiritual realm? Ryan
A. Because we are Saints, we belong to Christ and whoever Christ is against we are against.
3. What are the necessary tools God gives us to battle our enemy? Carson
A. Belt of truth, breast plate of righteousness, sandals or readiness, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and Sword of the Spirit
4. How do you put on the full armor of God? Pat
A. Listen to God, Pray, do what he tells you to do.
