Battling the devil (4) Defense in the war
Pastor Ryan Barnhill expounds on Ephesians 6 to explain the defensive armor of God in spiritual warfare, specifically the breastplate of righteousness and how it protects the vital inner aspects of the believer (mind, will, emotions, and conscience). This practical article applies Paul's armor metaphor to equip Christians for spiritual battle against demonic forces.
We are in a war -- spiritual warfare, very real warfare. Preparation for this warfare is so important. We addressed last time how we can be ready for battle against the forces of darkness. The two preparatory pieces of armor are mentioned in Ephesians 6:14a and 15: "Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth…and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace." Now we turn our attention to another crucial aspect of the warfare -- defense. The defensive pieces of armor...
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