Ephesians 6:10-11
King James Version
10 Finally, my brethren,
be strong in the Lord,
and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God,
that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
The battle for your soul is real.
As real as can be.
Even if you can't see your enemies.
For the battle is being waged in spirit.
GOD is a SPIRIT.
John 4:24
King James Version
24 God is a Spirit:
and they that worship him
must worship him in spirit and in truth.
The enemy is a spirit.
Ephesians 6:12
King James Version
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood,
but against principalities,
against powers,
against the rulers of the darkness of this world,
against spiritual wickedness in high places.
GOD's SPIRIT is in those who believe in His SON, JESUS, and in those who are true born agains.
1 Corinthians 2:12
King James Version
12 Now we have received,
not the spirit of the world,
but the spirit which is of God;
that we might know the things
that are freely given to us of God.
Man-made armor cannot hack it.
You must wear GOD's ARMOR.
Ephesians 6:13-18
King James Version
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,
that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day,
and having done all,
to stand.
14 Stand therefore,
having your loins girt about with truth,
and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod
with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all,
taking the shield of faith,
wherewith ye shall be able to quench
all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation,
and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer
and supplication in the Spirit,
and watching thereunto with all perseverance
and supplication for all saints;
NOTE the armor needed:
1. having your loins girt about with truth
2. having on the breastplate of righteousness
3. your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace
4. taking the shield of faith
5. take the helmet of salvation
6. the sword of the Spirit
7. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit
Another post will tell you why you need ALL seven.
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