Joining the Battle (Ephesians 6:10-20)

JP: Outline for our Bible Study for tonight

1. The capstone of Paul’s epistle – “Finally, my brethren”
2. The commands (all imperatives)
   • “be strong” (vs 10)
   • “Put on” (vs 11)
   • “take up” (vs 13)
   • “Stand therefore” (vs 14)
   • “take the helmet” (vs 17)
3. The kind of battle are we fighting
   • It is a spiritual battle (not physical / not political)
   • It is a defensive battle
   • It is an offensive battle
   • It is a battle on many fronts
   • It is a battle until Christ comes
4. The location of this battle fought
   • In the world
   • In the heavenlies
   • In our own hearts
5. How to prepare for and fight the battle
   • We must follow our Leader
   • We must receive His strength
   • We must put on His armor
   • We must stand our ground
   • We might fight together
   • We must herald the Gospel