AWARE, ARMED and READY
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. —Ephesians 6:10 NIV
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. —Ephesians 6:11-12 NIV
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. —Ephesians 6:13 NIV
Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you will be able to [successfully] resist and stand your ground in the evil day [of danger], and having done everything [that the crisis demands], to stand firm [in your place, fully prepared, immovable, victorious]. —Ephesians 6:13 AMP
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, —Ephesians 6:14a NIV
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. —John 14:6 NIV
You are of your father the devil, and it is your will to practice the desires [which are characteristic] of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks what is natural to him, for he is a liar and the father of lies and half-truths. —John 8:44 AMP
with the breastplate of righteousness in place, —Ephesians 6:14b NIV
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. —2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV
and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. —Ephesians 6:15 NIV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. —Ephesians 6:16 NIV
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. —Romans 10:17
For we live by faith, not by sight. —2 Corinthians 5:7
for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. —1 John 5:4 NIV
Take the helmet of salvation —Ephesians 6:17a NIV
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. —John 10:10 NIV
13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory. —Ephesians 1:13-14 NIV
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. —Romans 8:16 NIV
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. —Romans 12:1-2 NIV
and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. —Ephesians 6:17b NIV
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. —Hebrews 4:12
(Jesus Tested in the Wilderness) —Luke 4:1-13
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. —Ephesians 6:18 NIV