The sobering truth is that we have a spiritual enemy who is hell-bent on our destruction. In our final session in the series, Pastor Chris and Pastor Mike consider the armour of God and what it means to live a life that is prepared for opposition and positioned in Christ to overcome.
After covering themes of identity in Christ and Christian living throughout the letter, Paul concludes with what he considers essential knowledge: believers are engaged in a real spiritual battle that requires preparation and the right equipment. His use of "finally" emphasizes the critical importance of this message before closing the letter. Paul uses wrestling imagery to illustrate the intensity and personal nature of this battle, where an actual enemy seeks to undermine believers' faith and effectiveness. However, the key message is that victory doesn't depend on personal strength or ability. Instead, believers are called to stand firm "in the Lord" and deliberately put on the armor God provides. The speakers emphasized that declaring God's truth serves as the primary weapon in spiritual warfare, since the power lies not in human effort but in God's Word and character. This approach aligns with Ephesians' overarching theme that believers find their strength and identity through their relationship with Christ.
