"A
final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all
of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all
strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against
flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the
unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil
spirits in the heavenly places.
Therefore, put on every piece of
God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of
evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your
ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s
righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good
News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these,
hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put
on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is
the word of God.
Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every
occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers
everywhere.
And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right
words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News
is for Jews and Gentiles alike. I am in chains now, still preaching
this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking
boldly for him, as I should.
Final Greetings
To bring you up
to date, Tychicus will give you a full report about what I am doing and
how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper in
the Lord’s work. I have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let
you know how we are doing and to encourage you.
Peace be with
you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness. May God’s grace be
eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ."
1. Be strong in the .......................... and in his ..................................
2. Put on all of God's ........................ so that you will be able to ......................................
3. We are fighting against ..........................................................
4. Why is it so very important to put on every piece of God’s armor?
5. After the battle you will .................................................................
6. Stand your ................................
7. What is the belt?
8. What is the body armor?
9. What are the shoes?
10. What is the shield?
11. What is the helmet?
12. What is the sword?
13. Pray in the .............................................................
14. Stay alert and .....................................................................
15. We are God’s ....................................
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