Ephesians 6:10-20
I. The war (Ephesians 6:10-13)
- A. Our commander: God (Ephesians 6:10-11, 13; Joshua 1:9; Isaiah 35:4; 1 Corinthians 16:13; 2 Timothy 2:1; Philippians 4:1; 2 Thessalonians 2:15)
B. Our enemy: the devil (Eph. 6:11-12; 4:14; 1 Timothy 4:1-3; 1 Peter 5:8-9)
II. The armor (Ephesians 6:14-17)
- A. Belt of truth (Ephesians 6:14; John 8:32)
B. Breastplate of righteousness (Ephesians 6:14; Proverbs 13:6)
C. Feet prepared with the gospel of peace (Eph. 6:15; Rom. 10:15; Matt. 5:9)
D. Shield of faith (Ephesians 6:16; Romans 10:17)
E. Helmet of salvation (Ephesians 6:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:8)
F. Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:11)
III. The prayers (Ephesians 6:18-20)
- A. Prayer for all the saints (Ephesians 6:18; James 5:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
B. Prayer for the preacher (Ephesians 6:19-20; Acts 4:29)