Spiritual warfare as conflict

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

See also Zec 4:6; 2 Co 10:3–4; Ga 5:17; 1 Pe 2:11

It is personal

Luke 22:31–32 KJV 1900

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

It is strenuous

Hebrews 12:4 KJV 1900

Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

See also Jn 16:33; Php 1:27–30; 1 Pe 4:12–13

It is continual

Ephesians 6:13 KJV 1900

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

How believers are to fight

With courage

1 Corinthians 16:13 KJV 1900

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

See also Jos 1:9; Jos 10:25; 2 Ch 32:6–8

With determination

1 Timothy 6:12 KJV 1900

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

See also 2 Th 1:4; Heb 10:23; 1 Pe 5:9–10

With watchfulness

1 Peter 5:8 KJV 1900

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

With prayer

Ephesians 6:18 KJV 1900

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

See also Ex 17:11; Mt 6:13; Mt 26:41; Ac 12:5; 2 Th 3:2

Standing in God’s strength

Ephesians 6:10 KJV 1900

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

See also 1 Sa 17:45; 2 Sa 22:40; Ps 18:32–36; Ps 118:8; Eph 3:16; Php 4:13; 2 Ti 2:1

Using the armour of God

Ephesians 6:11 KJV 1900

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