The Life of Paul – Spiritual Warfare part 2 // Jason King // June 11, 2023

Spiritual Warfare – Part 2 
Ephesians 1:18-22 (NIV)“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church”Ephesians 6:10-20 (NIV)“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.” Putting On Your Armor 1.      Belt of Truth Ephesians 5:6-9 (ESV)
“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true)”Ephesians 4:21 (ESV)
“the truth is in Jesus”2.      Breastplate of righteousness.Isaiah 59:17 (NIV)“He put on righteousness as his breastplate” 3.      Gospel shoes. Isaiah 6:15 (ESV)“as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace” Isaiah 52:7 (NIV)“How beautiful on the mountainsare the feet of those who bring good news,
who proclaim peace,who bring good tidings,who proclaim salvation” 4.     Shield of Faith. Psalm 18:30 (ESV)“he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.” Psalm 28:7 (ESV)“The Lord is my strength and my shield” 5.      Helmet of salvation. 6.     Sword of the spirit.