Have you ever felt like you were in a battle, a conflict that went beyond the personalities involved to some deeper level? Perhaps you felt your very inmost being was at war in some way. Maybe it even seemed your family or your church was under some type of attack. 

Though the Christian life is characterized by love, joy and peace, it is not “a walk in the park.” The concept of a battle is used often in Scriptures. What does it mean? How do we prepare for the battles we may face? Consider some of the questions at the bottom of this page as you explore this area of vital importance.

Ephesians 6:10-18

^10bBe strong with the Lord’s mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies and tricks of the Devil. ¹²For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms. ¹³Use every piece of God’s armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing firm. ¹⁴Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. ¹⁵For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News, so that you will be fully prepared. ¹⁶In every battle you will need faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan. ¹⁷Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. ¹⁸Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere.

New Living Translation

1. Describe the Battle we are in as Christians. More thoughts...

Consider Ephesians 6:12. Who are the opponents, and how strong is the conflict?

2. How do we identify the enemy? More thoughts...

1 Peter 5:8 identifies our enemy. How is he described? What is his goal?

3. Where is the battleground? Are some battles of our own making? More thoughts...

There are battles we may face while we are doing right, and there are also battles that we may face because of poor or unwise choices on our part. Can you think of instances of each that you've seen or experienced?

4. Who is able to help us when we feel alone in the battle? What resources have been provided for us? More thoughts...

Ephesians 6:10-20 lists a number of resources, which we'll study in a bit more detail in the next lesson.

5. Describe some battles that you can think of from scripture.

6. What principles can we glean from these biblical battles? More thoughts...

There are a number of battles listed in Scripture. You may wish to look at some of the following chapters for additional insight: Exodus 14, Joshua 6, 1 Samuel 17

7. Doesn't God fight our battles for us? Are we really supposed to "fight"? Isn't the Christian life supposed to be characterized by peace?

8. Where can we draw strength during the battle? More thoughts...

See Ephesians 6:10.

9. What additional thoughts or questions do you have on this study?

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