Grace Community Bible Church Sermons

Pastor Rob Davis: Ephesians 6:10-24

In Ephesians 6:10-24 Paul closes this magnificent letter with 6 specifics concerning the believer’s spiritual battle.

1. The resource for the battle is God’s might.
1. Be strong from a position of strength (v. 10a).
2. Be strong in the source of strength (v. 10b).
2. The apparel for the battle is God’s armor (v. 11a).
1. Loins girded with truth (v. 14a)
2. Breastplate of righteousness (v. 14b)
3. Feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace (v. 15)
4. Shield of faith (v. 16)
5. Helmet of salvation (v. 17a)
6. Sword of the Spirit (v. 17b)
3. The purpose of the battle is to resist Satan’s schemes (v. 11b).
4. The opponents in the battle are Satan and His agents (v. 12).
5. The result of the battle is victory.
1. Resisting (v. 13a, b)
2. Standing firm (v. 13c, d)
6. The front line offensive in the battle is prayer.
1. Prayer which is to be all-encompassing.
1. All types (v. 18a)
2. All times (v. 18b)
3. With all tenacity (v. 18c)
4. For all believers (v. 18d)
2. Prayer which is to be specific (v. 19-20).
3. Prayer which may be answered through you (v. 21-22).
4. Paul prays for the Ephesians (v. 23-24).