Welcome to episode 185 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we wrap up our study in the Book of Ephesians, covering chapter 6:10-24.  Today, we will cover: 

• The exhortation (vv. 10-11, 13, 18-20) 
• The Enemy (vv. 11-12) 
• The Equipment (vv. 14-17) 
• The Final Exhortation (vv. 18-20) 
• The Final Greetings (vv. 21-24) 

Key takeaways: 

• The aim of walking worthily of God is actually a profound struggle that goes beyond simply putting forth more effort or overcoming human obstacles. There are extremely powerful spiritual beings that strategize and carry out plans to derail the best intentions of Christians to live out God’s call in their lives. 
• The key to victory in the cosmic battle is spiritual strength, and the reason for the many problems in the church is the tendency of the finite, fallible beings who make up the church to engage the enemy in their own inadequate strength.  
• The opposition is not one powerful supernatural being, but a whole range of evil spiritual forces of varying rank, authority, and capabilities.  

Quotable: 

Believers need to be in a constant state of prayer because they do not know when they will come under a demonic assault and thus need always to be ready. 

Application: 

• To be victorious in spiritual warfare, believers need to rely on divine  

power. 

• Knowing the truth of who we are in union with Christ, cultivating the virtues of this new identity, and using the resources available through this new relationship are at the heart of what it means to put on the armor of God.  
• If military soldiers know they could be attacked by an enemy at any moment, they don’t wait until the bullets start flying and artillery rains down on them.  They put on their protective gear ahead of time so they are protected and ready when the fighting begins.  
• The goal of the preparation is “to stand”—to keep from falling into sin and to advance on enemy territory to bring the good news of deliverance to those who are oppressed.  

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