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The armor Paul describes is primarily for attacking enemies.
The armor Paul describes is primarily for attacking enemies.
False (B)
Truth protects Christians from Satan's lies and deceptions.
Truth protects Christians from Satan's lies and deceptions.
True (A)
Righteousness, as part of the armor, refers only to our imputed righteousness in Christ.
Righteousness, as part of the armor, refers only to our imputed righteousness in Christ.
False (B)
Walking in peace keeps Satan away.
Walking in peace keeps Satan away.
The Christian's feet should be clean and ready to share the Gospel.
The Christian's feet should be clean and ready to share the Gospel.
Faith helps overcome every foe.
Faith helps overcome every foe.
The helmet of salvation relates to our initial conversion experience.
The helmet of salvation relates to our initial conversion experience.
The sword of the Spirit is the Word of God.
The sword of the Spirit is the Word of God.
Prayer gives Christians the energy to fight spiritual battles.
Prayer gives Christians the energy to fight spiritual battles.
Paul was ashamed to ask others to pray for him.
Paul was ashamed to ask others to pray for him.
Ephesians 6 discusses walking in defeat.
Ephesians 6 discusses walking in defeat.
Christ's victory over Satan is available to believers through faith.
Christ's victory over Satan is available to believers through faith.
Paul encourages believers to be weak in the face of Satan's power.
Paul encourages believers to be weak in the face of Satan's power.
Spiritual power comes before understanding our position in Christ.
Spiritual power comes before understanding our position in Christ.
Satan was an angel of light before his fall.
Satan was an angel of light before his fall.
Satan is permanently barred from accessing heaven.
Satan is permanently barred from accessing heaven.
Christians wrestle against flesh and blood.
Christians wrestle against flesh and blood.
The spirit of God works in unbelievers to make them holy.
The spirit of God works in unbelievers to make them holy.
Physical weapons are the most effective tools against spiritual enemies.
Physical weapons are the most effective tools against spiritual enemies.
The devil uses darkness to promote his agenda.
The devil uses darkness to promote his agenda.
Flashcards
Victory over Satan
Victory over Satan
Believers often miss the victory God provides over Satan.
Source of Strength
Source of Strength
Realize our position with Christ in heaven and the Spirit's power within.
Satan's Origin
Satan's Origin
Pride led to his fall, and he now commands an army of principalities and powers.
Satan's Tactics
Satan's Tactics
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The Real Enemy
The Real Enemy
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Misguided Warfare
Misguided Warfare
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Spiritual Weapons
Spiritual Weapons
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Wiles of the Devil
Wiles of the Devil
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Darkness as a Tool
Darkness as a Tool
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Final Victory
Final Victory
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Giving place to the devil
Giving place to the devil
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Truth (spiritual armor)
Truth (spiritual armor)
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Righteousness (spiritual armor)
Righteousness (spiritual armor)
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Peace (spiritual armor)
Peace (spiritual armor)
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Faith (spiritual armor)
Faith (spiritual armor)
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Salvation (spiritual armor)
Salvation (spiritual armor)
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Sword of the Spirit
Sword of the Spirit
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Prayer in the Spirit
Prayer in the Spirit
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Watch and Pray
Watch and Pray
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Ambassador in bonds
Ambassador in bonds
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Study Notes
- Ephesians 6:10-24 discusses how to achieve victory as a believer, as Christ's victory is accessible through faith.
The Enemy
- Satan is a powerful adversary, requiring believers to be strong in Christ's power.
- Strength comes from understanding that believers are seated with Christ, far above Satan, and that God's power is available through the indwelling Spirit.
- Satan was an anointed cherub in charge of the earth (according to some interpretations of Ezekiel 28:11-19) who fell through pride (Isaiah 14:9ff).
- Satan has access to heaven (Job 1-3) but will eventually be cast out (Revelation 12:9ff).
- He deceives (2 Corinthians 11:3) and destroys (Revelation 9:11), acting as both serpent and lion (1 Peter 5:8-9).
- Christians fight against the "spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience" (Ephesians 2:2).
- The real enemy uses flesh and blood to obstruct God's work.
- Spiritual enemies are fought with spiritual weapons: the Word of God and prayer.
- Beware of the devil's "wiles" (Ephesians 6:11), including strategies, devices (2 Corinthians 2:11), and snares (1 Timothy 3:7).
- As the ruler of darkness, Satan uses ignorance and lies (2 Corinthians 4:1ff; Luke 22:53).
The Equipment
- Avoid giving "place to the devil" (Ephesians 4:27) by leaving areas unprotected.
- Armor is for protection; the sword (God's Word) is for battle.
- Truth protects against Satan's lies.
- Righteousness means consistent Christian living, preventing Satan's attacks (Revelation 12:10).
- Peace protects against Satan's division and destruction.
- Feet shod with the Gospel prepare Christians to witness.
- Faith counters Satan's unbelief and doubt (Genesis 3:1).
- Salvation, especially the hope of Christ's return (1 Thessalonians 5:8), protects the mind from Satan's traps.
- The sword of the Spirit and prayer are weapons to attack Satan.
- Spiritual enemies are defeated with spiritual weapons (2 Corinthians 10:4).
- God's Word has life and power (Hebrews 4:12).
- Christians conquer by understanding, memorizing, and obeying God's Word.
The Energy
- Energy to fight comes from prayer, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and the Word of God
- Christians should "watch and pray" (Mark 13:33; 14:38; Ephesians 6:18) for opportunities to serve Christ (Colossians 4:2-3).
- Pray for fellow believers (Ephesians 6:19ff).
- Paul asked for prayer to share the Gospel, even while in jail.
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