How is the Christian life like a battle? Why is it important for us, as Christians, to see it as such?

 

What does it mean to live the Christian life in God’s power, rather than our own? How can we make sure that we are doing the former, and not the latter?

 

Why do you think Paul finds it necessary to clarify who our primary enemy is in Ephesians 6:12? What are the things in your life that cause you the greatest harm, and threaten your ability to thrive spiritually?

 

What does it mean to take up the armor of God? What do you think is the significance of any one of these respective items:

  • the belt of truth
  • the breastplate of righteousness
  • shoes of the readiness of the gospel of peace -the shield of faith
  • the helmet of salvation
  • the sword of the Spirit (the Word of God)

 

How is prayer essential to the successful Christian life? What does it look like to obey the commands that we see in Ephesians 6:18-19?

 

How is the body of Christ essential to the successful Christian life? How do the fellow members in our local church help us in the battle against the world, our flesh, and the devil?

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