To Teach Them War (20) God’s armor for us: The shield
This devotional-theological article exposits Ephesians 6:16 on the shield of faith as spiritual armor against Satan's attacks, drawing parallels between Roman military equipment and Christian spiritual warfare. Huizinga emphasizes that faith is not merely doctrinal belief but active trust and exercise of faith that protects the believer's heart from temptation and spiritual assault, rooted in God's sovereign election and grace.
"Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." Ephesians 6:16 Fiery darts! Who shall stand in this war against an enemy with arrows that drip with the angry fires of hellish unbelief, selfishness, worldliness, pride, and lust? The Christian soldier armed with the shield of faith, he shall stand! Only he shall stand. Learning war is learning to take the shield. The activity of taking the shield The inspired apostle continues...
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