Ephesians 6

vs. 10

Be strong- Clothe one’s self with strength

power- kratos exerted strength or power

might- ischuos inherent power within

Ephesians 4:24 NKJV

and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.

vs. 11

panoplia- use every weapon God has given you to it’s fulness

methodeia- cunning arts, deceit, craft, and trickery.

Stand- stand your ground, don’t retreat.

We Stand living everything he said in Chapters 4-6a

vs. 12

Wuest’s Word Studies in the Greek New Testament Chapter Six

“a contest between two in which each endeavors to throw the other, and which is decided when the victor is able to press and hold down his prostrate antagonist, namely, hold him down with his hand upon his neck.”

Wrestling is a close quarters combat

Greeks gouged out the eyes of the loser. Blinded for life.

We lose vision, every time we give in to enemies schemes.

Colossians 2:15 NKJV

Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.

Colossians 2:15 TPT

Then Jesus made a public spectacle of all the powers and principalities of darkness, stripping away from them every weapon and all their spiritual authority and power to accuse us. And by the power of the cross, Jesus led them around as prisoners in a procession of triumph. He was not their prisoner; they were his!

vs. 13

Take Up! Command to take up armament!

Withstand- antihistemi to stand against, resist, oppose

vs 14-17

belt of truth- keeps everything else is place

breastplate- protects the most vulnerable parts of body

sandals- The Roman soldier wore sandals which were bound by throngs over the instep and around the ankle, and the soles were thickly studded with nails. This would give him a firm footing in case of attack.

Gospel- Good news/ term used of messenger bringing news of victory in battle.

Shield- 4 by 2.5 feet (heavy infantry shield) smaller shield 36 inches

Helmet- wear the helmet of salvation means to live every day focused on eternity and the promised future we have.

Sword- Dual purpose/ attack and protect

vs 18

Always, on every occasion, at all seasons.

The Panoply is not complete without prayer