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The Armor Of God (From A Us Army Perspective)
Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 24, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: Written by Paul in Ephesus (near the Mediterranean/Great Sea), family relationships are in the chapter before this.
Verses 10-11 Be strong in the Lord
Job 1 - satan = adversary, the accuser of the brethren
Ezekiel 28 - Prince/king of Type/Eden
Isaiah 14 (the 5 "I wills" of Lucifer, Sheol (v.9), cherub (v.16)
See Revelation 12, 13, 20
v 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
v. 13
Gird your loins with truth (Operational Camoflauge Pattern)
put on the breastplate of righteousness (flak vest)
shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace (boots)
take up the shield of faith (bunker, foxhole)
take up the helmet of salvation (kevlar)
take up the sword of the Spirit (the Bible, M16, M203, etc.)
v. 18 pray at all times in the spirit
v. 19 the mystery of the gospel
v. 20 be an ambassador in chains, speaking boldly
