Paul writes in Ephesians 6 that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
In short, we do fight and we are in a spiritual battle.
Is this a cute metaphor for the believer or are we in a literal battle?
And if it is real, how do we stand strong against the enemy.
In this episode, we discuss the spiritual battle and how to be triumphant and victorious amidst it.
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Episode 31 Overview
In this episode, we will …
- recognize the spiritual battle every Christian lives and fights in
- learn how to stand strong amidst the battle
- discover that victory and triumph is to mark the Christian life despite all the methods, wiles, and schemes of the enemy (the devil)
- listen to a clip from Duncan Campbell telling about a revival that broke out in Lewis Scotland called “When God Stepped Down From Heaven”
Show Notes / Additional Resources
Bible Verses Mentioned:
- Ephesians 6:10-18: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness 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. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints …
- Ephesians 6:10-11: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
- Romans 8:37: Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
- Psalm 18:1-3: I will love You, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.
- Psalm 31:3: For You are my rock and my fortress; therefore, for Your name’s sake, lead me and guide me.
- 2 Peter 1:3: His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness …
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