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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, or which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

(Ephesians 6:10-20)

Ephesians 6:10-13

1. We are part of a battle
2. We need to fight this battle
3. The armor of God gives us this
4. This power helps us to against the enemy

Ephesians 6:10-20

Belt of Truth:

Identity: The most central truth is the .

Activity:

1. truth in love to one another…
2. Be the truth…
3. Put away …

   Breastplate of Righteousness:

   Identity: You are in Christ. 

   Activity: Live  in Christ

   two traps: and 

   Shoes of the Gospel of Peace:

   
   

   Identity: We have peace with God through Christ…

   Activity: in peace and this peace. 

   Shield of Faith:

   Identity: Saved through , not by . 

   Activity: 

   1. With our , trust God.
   2. With our , trust God

   
   

   Helmet of Salvation and the Sword of the Spirit:

   
   

   Identity: We have in God’s character and promises.

   Activity: We are   through the Word and prayer

   Pray at times 

   Pray s  in the Spirit

   Pray with   prayers

   Pray with   perseverance

   Pray for  the saints

   And ask for prayer