The theme for the Spring 2011 Bible conference in Phoenix is found both at the beginning and end of the book (1Ti 1:18, 1Ti 6:12). In each reference, different words and phrases are used. In the first, Paul speaks of the good fight of faith as an ongoing campaign, thus reminding us that we are part of a vast and great spiritual army. In the last, his words focus on our own personal struggle, a good reminder that no one can fight our battle for us. This scope and intensity will be captured as we follow Paul’s thought through the book.Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2003
Ephesians #47
God has provided everything we need; we have the same resources as every person in the Bible. Spiritual combat briefing: Armor of God Eph 6:10-20. Call to action for believers: "Be strong in the Lord" -- strength/ability that only God can give (Eph 6:10-13). What He gives in fellowship is through His Word (Eph 1:16-20, Eph 3:14-21). "Put on" means to clothe; putting on the armor means putting on Jesus Christ (Rom 13:11-14). Jesus Christ entered the world as an armed soldier (Isa 59:16-20). "Wiles of the Devil" means deceitful plotting (Eph 6:11, Eph 4:14). Have you possessed your possessions (Oba 1:17)? Our war is against the hierarchy of the Satanic hosts (Eph 6:12). "Stand" is the battle cry of the Roman soldiers (Eph 6:13-14). Removing the imagery of the armor, to put on and stand in Jesus Christ means essentially: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Spirit. Christ responded to enemy with the Sword of the Spirit (Luk 4:1-14) -- the recall ministry of the Spirit.
Scripture References: Romans 13:11-14, Luke 4:1-14, Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 6:13-14, Ephesians 1:16-20, Ephesians 6:12, Ephesians 6:10-13, Ephesians 4:14, Ephesians 6:10-20, Ephesians 6:11, Isaiah 59:16-20
From Series: "Ephesians"
More than any book Ephesians reveals the blessings from God based on our relationship with Jesus Christ by grace through faith. Eph 1:3 is the a key verse. Other key verses by chapter include Eph 2:8 Eph 3:19 Eph 4:1 Eph 5:18 and Eph 6:10-11.