Put on the whole armor of God, v.11 Paul makes sure to let his readers know to put on the whole armor of God. Not just part, or most of the armor of God. But all of the armor of God.
That you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil v.11
Paul tells the Ephesians to put on the armor so that they could even stand a chance against the devil. The way that Paul writes this suggests that we wouldn’t really stand a chance against the devil without having the armor of God, only showing more of it’s importance.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, v.12 Paul shows that this isn’t a battle between humans, this is something beyond the realm of humans and flesh. This is something that we cannot relate to. We can beat humans and …show more content…
Then he reminds us one more time with the term “therefore” to take up the armor of God. Basically telling us “with all of that being said, you need this armor of God”
Again he stresses the idea of putting it all on. Like we are to fully commit ourselves to the Lord’s army by putting it all on, instead of just sections here or there. It will also prove to be more efficient for us later on.
That you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. V.13 Paul now gives us the main summarized reason for why we need the armor of God, so that we can withstand the attacks from our spiritual enemies. Though this spiritual warfare is very deadly and concerning; probably ended up frightening a lot of Ephesians who first read this letter. Paul shows us that if we play our cards right and prepare for spiritual warfare, then we can stand firm and come out victorious over …show more content…
Like Paul is telling the Ephesians that this gospel will give them ‘readiness’. It will spur them on and build them up, making them feel ready, like they are fighting for a just cause in this spiritual battle.
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, v.16
The word here being used for shield was the greek word for the type of shields that the Romans used. It was a very large shield that they would put in front of their fighting formation and it was one of the many reasons that the Roman military was so successful because they used their shields as the first line of defense against their enemies. Just like how we need to use our faith in God as our first defense against any spiritual attacks.
Paul makes it very clear that this is not in some circumstances you use the shield of faith, but in all circumstances we are to use it first. He leaves no room for any argument against always defending yourself with your faith in Christ, also this points to the necessity of having strong faith in Christ.
With which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;
That you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil v.11
Paul tells the Ephesians to put on the armor so that they could even stand a chance against the devil. The way that Paul writes this suggests that we wouldn’t really stand a chance against the devil without having the armor of God, only showing more of it’s importance.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, v.12 Paul shows that this isn’t a battle between humans, this is something beyond the realm of humans and flesh. This is something that we cannot relate to. We can beat humans and …show more content…
Then he reminds us one more time with the term “therefore” to take up the armor of God. Basically telling us “with all of that being said, you need this armor of God”
Again he stresses the idea of putting it all on. Like we are to fully commit ourselves to the Lord’s army by putting it all on, instead of just sections here or there. It will also prove to be more efficient for us later on.
That you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. V.13 Paul now gives us the main summarized reason for why we need the armor of God, so that we can withstand the attacks from our spiritual enemies. Though this spiritual warfare is very deadly and concerning; probably ended up frightening a lot of Ephesians who first read this letter. Paul shows us that if we play our cards right and prepare for spiritual warfare, then we can stand firm and come out victorious over …show more content…
Like Paul is telling the Ephesians that this gospel will give them ‘readiness’. It will spur them on and build them up, making them feel ready, like they are fighting for a just cause in this spiritual battle.
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, v.16
The word here being used for shield was the greek word for the type of shields that the Romans used. It was a very large shield that they would put in front of their fighting formation and it was one of the many reasons that the Roman military was so successful because they used their shields as the first line of defense against their enemies. Just like how we need to use our faith in God as our first defense against any spiritual attacks.
Paul makes it very clear that this is not in some circumstances you use the shield of faith, but in all circumstances we are to use it first. He leaves no room for any argument against always defending yourself with your faith in Christ, also this points to the necessity of having strong faith in Christ.
With which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;