The Christian life is viewed in many different ways. There are individuals who put forth the idea that Christianity is a religion of ease or a “bed of roses”, so to speak. However, all throughout the pages of Scripture, the Christian life is described in a completely different manner. The Book of Ephesians is no different as it portrays the Christian life as a constant spiritual battle against foes that we may not necessarily be able to visualize. Although the foes that are faced in the midst of spiritual warfare are not seen with the human eyes, spiritual warfare is no doubt a reality and Christians must not only recognize this reality, but also seek to be better equipped to face this battle. In Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus, he outlines the battle that Christians face on a daily basis against the unseen foes as well as the “armor of God,” which is the equipment supplied by God to Christians in order to withstand the attacks of the devil.
Over the next several posts, I would like to discuss the views of Paul concerning the spiritual warfare that each Christian faces on a daily basis and how those views apply to our lives today. We will see through the Book of Ephesians that Paul has a solid understanding of the reality of spiritual warfare and the fact that God gives each of us the equipment needed to face the enemy and come out victorious in the battles of life.
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