Spiritual warfare as conflict

General descriptions of spiritual conflict

It is spiritual

Ephesians 6:12 NKJV

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

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It is personal

Luke 22:31–32 NKJV

And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”

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It is strenuous

Hebrews 12:4 NKJV

You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin.

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It is continual

Ephesians 6:13 NKJV

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

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How believers are to fight

With courage

1 Corinthians 16:13 NKJV

Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.

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With determination

1 Timothy 6:12 NKJV

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

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With watchfulness

1 Peter 5:8 NKJV

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

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With prayer

Ephesians 6:18 NKJV

praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

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Standing in God’s strength

Ephesians 6:10 NKJV

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

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Using the armour of God

Ephesians 6:11 NKJV

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

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