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Ephesians 6:10-24 - Three Measures for Waging Successful Spiritual Warfare

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 6:10-24.

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Ephesians 6:5-9 - Are You Honoring God in the Work Place?

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 6:5-9.

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Ephesians 6:1-4 - Are You Honoring God in Your Family?

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  • D.F. Ritsman

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 6:1-4.

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The Battle for Good: Evil and the Christian Life

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  • Iain M. Duguid

Are you wondering why your life seems to be a tough path due to a constant struggle with evil? This article considers the reality that we have a dangerous enemy, the devil, who is constantly against us (Ephesians 6:12). The author also explains that the Scriptures tell us that our life is one of spiritual warfare, but the good news is that God equips us for it.

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Spiritual Warfare Today: Practical Guidelines

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  • Gerald P. Hamstra

Christians are engaged in a spiritual warfare. How do Christians engage in spiritual warfare? This article explains the spiritual armour based on Ephesians 6:10-13.

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The High Cost of Fatherhood Being a blessing to your children is hard work

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  • Rob Slane

The challenge facing families is not that of fatherless families. It is the lack of biblical fatherhood. This article based on Ephesians 6:4 explains that biblical fatherhood is not only a call to provide and protect, it is also a call to admonish and nurture. 

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Ephesians 6:17 – What Is the Helmet of Salvation?

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  • John MacArthur

Christians are expected to put on the helmet of salvation for their engagement in spiritual warfare. What is the helmet of salvation and why is it important? The article explains from Ephesians 6:17.

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Ephesians 6:23, 24 - The Lord’s Benediction

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  • William W. Haddock

It may be a common practice in many churches to hear the minister pronouncing some words at the end of the service, with hands raised. What is this all about? The benediction should be dear to God’s people. This article serves to show why this is the case, by discussing the blessing of God in the benediction of Ephesians 6:23-24.

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Striving against Satan: Building an Attacking Offense

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This article considers Ephesians 6:17-18 and its presenting of three weapons in the battle against Satan: the sword of the Spirit, praying in the Spirit, and watch with perseverance.

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Striving Against Satan: Building an Unyielding Defense

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This article shows three ways of fighting Satan: retreat, defence, and offence. The author uses Ephesians 6:14-17 to discuss defence armour for spiritual warfare.

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Fighting Satan: Defensively and Offensively

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  • Joel R. Beeke

Every Christian should be involved in spiritual warfare. How do we fight Satan? From Ephesians 6 this article shows that God has given his church two ways of fighting Satan.

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Driving Them Mad There are so Many Ways for Fathers to get it Wrong

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  • John Wilson

The temptation facing fathers in their parenting is that of embittering or exasperating their children; hence the warning in Colossians 3:21 and Ephesians 6:4. This article shows when such exasperating happens.

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Ephesians 6:10-20 – The Christian Warfare

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  • William MacLeod

From conversion the Christian is engaged in spiritual warfare. Just like in war, the Christian must know the enemy and his strategies, build resistance and put on the armour. This article shows how this is explained from Ephesians 6:10-20.

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Connecting Prayer to Mission

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  • Aaron Morrow

For mission work to go well it must be linked to prayer, because in the Bible mission and prayer are related. This article looks at Ephesians 6:19-20 and Colossians 4:2-4 to show this relationship.

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The Church as Christ’s Army The Life of the Church Series: Sermon Five

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  • Sinclair B. Ferguson

Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare, as Paul describes in Ephesians 6:10-20. He describes the character of this warfare and how Christians can equip themselves to fight against the work of the devil.

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Ephesians 6:4 – The Duty of Christian Fathers

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  • Peter G. Feenstra

This article is a sermon on Ephesians 6:4, about the duty of Christian fathers.

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Ephesians 6:10-23 – Strength in Spiritual Conflict and Conclusion

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 6:10-23.

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Ephesians 5:22-6:9 – God-Honouring Relationships

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article provides a series of content and application questions on Ephesians 5:22-Ephesians 6:9.

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The "Breastplate of Righteousness" in Ephesians 6:14

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  • David H. Wenkel

To what does the breastplate of righteousness in Ephesians 6:14 refer? This study includes a brief survey of Paul’s usage of spiritual armor in other epistles and an examination of the background of spiritual armor found in Isaiah. The author concludes that the breastplate is ethical, consisting of virtues that reflect Christ.

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Ephesians 6: Wielding the Sword in a Turbulent World

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  • Jason Helopoulos

How do the Christian and the church stand in a hostile world? This article considers Paul's instructions to the Ephesian church in Ephesians 6, particularly the command to use the sword of the Spirit.

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How to Honor Your Parents as an Adult

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  • Jordan Standridge

Honouring our parents is a lifelong duty. This article shows some ways we can apply Ephesians 6:1-3 as adult children. We are to be thankful for our parents, talk to them, ask for their advice, pray for them, encourage them, tell them the truth, and take care of them.

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The Only Way

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  • D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

In this article, the author presents the Christian way as the only way. It presents the believer's life here on earth as militant, yet also victorious. The article has Ephesians 6:10 as one of its focal texts.

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Fathers (and Mothers), Do Not Provoke Your Children!

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  • Tim Challies

Can you as a parent be the reason why you had that angry response from your children? According to Ephesians 6:4 it is possible that you can provoke your children to anger through your parenting. The article explains in some detail.

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7 Ways Parents Unfairly Provoke Their Children

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  • Tim Challies

Parents are commanded to not provoke their children to anger (Ephesians 6:4). Knowing what can provoke children to anger can help in obeying this command. Read these seven ways parents may unfairly provoke their children.

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Ephesians 6:5-9 – Working Well

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  • Tim Challies

What should be the Christian attitude towards work? Ephesians 6:5-9 informs Christians that they make a statement about the gospel by what they do and how they behave in their workplace.

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Wait for Payday!

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  • Tim Challies

Christians are not only required to work, but they are also to work with goodwill, as we read from Ephesians 6:6-7. What does it mean? It means that if you are working for a business, you should want that business to succeed and do everything you can to make that happen. The article explains.

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3 Reasons Children Need to Obey Their Parents

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  • Tim Challies

From Ephesians 6:1 children are commanded to obey their parents. This article gives three reasons for children's obedience to parents.

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Ephesians 6:18 – Spiritual Electricity

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  • Al Baker

This article considers what it means to pray in the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18).

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Ephesians 6:10-18 – A Call to Personal Piety or Another Way of Describing Union with Christ?

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  • Donna R. Reinhard

What is the function of the imperatives in Ephesians 6:10-18? Are they simply a call to personal piety? Reinhard argues that it is important to understand the larger message of this pericope that comes from its relationship to the rest of the letter. Individuals are empowered as members of the church to strive to become who they already are in Christ. Believers should recognize their place within the body of Christ.

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Ephesians 6:4 – One for the Dads (and Moms)

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  • Tim Challies

How can parents obey Ephesians 6:4? Parenting that does not provoke children to anger is parenting that values authenticity, involvement, and humility.

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Ephesians 6:14 – "Stand Therefore, Having Your Loins Girt about with Truth"

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  • William Gurnall

This article is an exposition of Ephesians 6:14.

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Doing Family Devotions

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  • Erik Raymond

Many Christian fathers have the desire to obey Ephesians 6:4. However, putting it to practice may be a challenge. This article explains ways fathers can use in doing family devotion.

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Spiritual Warfare – Be Strong in the Lord

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  • Brian Borgman, Rob Ventura

Christians are at war, and this war is of the most serious nature. Spiritual warfare is not with flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. Chapter 1 indicates where Christians find their strength in this battle. The author uses Ephesians 6:10-20 to indicate that all strength is to be found in the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Spiritual Warfare

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  • Rob Ventura, Brian Borgman

This article looks at Ephesians 6:10-20, pointing out that the Christian life is a life of battle. Spiritual warfare can only be fought by depending on God through the armour he provides.

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The Christian's War against Satan

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  • Joel R. Beeke

Looking at Ephesians 6:11-12 this article shows that a Christian in warfare against Satan can only rely on Christ, the defense armour God has provided, and the sword of the Spirit.

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Ephesians 6:10-23, Strength in Spiritual Conflict and Conclusion

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 6:10-23.

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Ephesians 5:22-6:9, God-Honouring Relationships

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  • John VanWoudenberg

This article consists of questions for a Bible study on Ephesians 5:22-Ephesians 6:9.

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Ephesians 6:4 - Edification - Not Provocation

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  • Arie van Eyk

This article explores Ephesians 6:4 as a biblical directive for family worship. Fathers are to bring up their children "in the discipline and instruction of the Lord", and one way this is done is through family devotions. Fathers must discipline and instruct their children.

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Growing Healthy Children An Alternative to Provocative Parenting

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  • William Boekestein

Grounded in Colossians 3:21 and Ephesians 6:4, this article talks about how parents can avoid provoking their children by creating a healthy home atmosphere that displays God's grace. The author provides helpful guidelines for effective parenting.

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In the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord (2)

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  • Arie DenHartog

Ephesians 6:4 lays the foundation to Christian parenting. Exploring this text, the author of this article shows that the foundation to parenting lies in the guidance of the Lord Jesus Christ. He determines the extend of parenting and the obedience of children. This article discusses the respective roles of the father and mother.

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In the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord (1)

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  • Arie DenHartog

Ephesians 6:4 lays the foundation to Christian parenting. Exploring this text, the author of this article shows that the foundation to parenting lies in the guidance of the Lord Jesus Christ. He determines the extend of parenting and the obedience of children. This article discusses the respective roles of the father and mother.

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Ephesians 6:14 – The Breastplate of Righteousness

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  • John W. Keddie

According to Ephesians 6:14, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. This article discusses what it means to put on the breastplate of righteousness. The author discusses the righteousness we have in Christ and the holiness we must display as Christians.

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Ephesians 6:11-14 - Spiritual Warfare

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  • John W. Keddie

According to Ephesians 6:11-14, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. This article reminds Christians of the reality of this warfare by showing that we are faced by a real enemy, the devil, who is powerful, cunning and wicked. However, by the truth of God's word believers are able to stand against the devil.

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Ephesians 6:15 - The Gospel of Peace

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  • Paul Tench

According to Ephesians 6:15, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. This article discusses what it means to have your feet ready with the gospel of peace. The author speaks of the readiness of the believer to defend or share God's word.

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Ephesians 6:16 - The Shield of Faith

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  • John W. Keddie

According to Ephesians 6:16, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. This article discusses what it means to put on the shield of faith. The author discusses how the devil attacks Christians through doubts and fears, and how how by faith believers are able to overcome.

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Ephesians 6:17 - The Helmet of Salvation

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  • John W. Keddie

According to Ephesians 6:17, Christians are engaged in spiritual warfare. This article discusses what it means to put on the helmet of salvation; that is, to hold firm to biblical doctrine and Christian hope.

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Ephesians 6:17 - The Sword of the Spirit

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  • John W. Keddie

According to Ephesians 6:17, the only offensive weapon Christians have in standing against the devil is the word of God. Therefore, not believing that God's word is infallible and inerrant weakens the church.

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Ephesians 6:14-24 - The Whole Armor of God

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  • Henry vanderKam

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 6:14-24.

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Ephesians 6:10-13 - The Militant Church

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  • Henry vanderKam

This is a Bible study on Ephesians 6:10-13.

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What Does it Mean, Fathers Do Not Exasperate Your Children?

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  • Hans Vaatstra

This article on Ephesians 6:4 is about fatherhood and practicing the right kind of authority, discipline and love in parenting.

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Feet of the Gospel

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  • David vander Meer

In this article (with a special focus on the youth), the author looks at evangelism and witness. Scripture passages like Ephesians 6:15 and Proverbs 22:17-19 are discussed.

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Ephesians 6:4 - God's Plan for Raising Children

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  • Kyle A. Sorensen

This article on Ephesians 6:4 is about the father's task in parenting.

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Lord-Focused Living at Work

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  • John Piper

All our work should be done as work for Christ (Ephesians 6:8). We don't do it to please men. The result is that our first thought in all our work will be: How can I honor God in what I am doing?

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