The Christian’s Warfare: Dressed to Stand

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This passage commands us to be strengthened in the Lord by putting on His armor so that we can face the enemy of our souls and still remain standing.

Outline

1. Get Dressed

2. Understand the Objective

Study Questions

1. 6:11 commands Christians to “put on” the whole armor of God.

   1. What is meant by the word whole armor? (a word study using a concordance may help)

   2. Where else in Scripture do you see this concept of putting on something in relation to our salvation? (see 4:24; Col 3:10; Rom 13:12-14; 1 Thess 5:8)

   3. Who does this armor belong to, and what does that tell us about its nature?

2. The reason for putting on the armor is clearly given in the next phrase.

   1. What is the ultimate objective for the Christian who has been transferred from darkness and delivered to God’s kingdom of light?

   2. Why does this objective seem underwhelming to some?

   3. What does 6:11b-12 tell us about our enemy and the nature of our battle?

3. “Standing” is a common expression used in Scripture for the goal of the Christian life.

   1. What can a survey of the other passages related to “standing” tell us about what is required to stand? (see Rom 5:2; 11:20; 14:4; 1 Cor 10:12; 15:1; 16:13 2 Cor 1:24; Gal 5:1; Eph 6:10-14; Phil 1:27; 4:1; Col 4:12; 1 Thess 3:8; 2 Thess 2:15; 2 Tim 2:19; 1 Pet 5:12)

   2. How can we know that we’re standing firm?

   3. How can we encourage one another to keep standing firm?