Theological Sketchbook Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. I. THE DANGER TO WHICH WE ARE EXPOSED. As in other cases, so in this: our greatest danger lies in not feeling our danger, and so not being prepared to meet it. 1. View the enemy we have to contend with. He bears an inveterate hatred against us, and seeks nothing less than our destruction and eternal overthrow. 2. He is mightier than we are; and, unless we have help from above, we are no match for him. 3. An artful enemy. 4. Invisible. 5. Near us. 6. What is worse, he has a strong party within us. 7. On the issue of this warfare depend all our hopes. II. THE ARMOUR PROVIDED FOR US. 1. In general, this armour is the grace of the gospel. 2. A whole or perfect armour, sufficient to defend us in every part. 3. The use to be made of it is that we may be able to withstand and face the enemy. III. THE NECESSITY OF PUTTING ON THIS ARMOUR, OR TAKING IT TO OURSELVES. Armour is of no avail, unless it be used. IV. THE INDUCEMENT TO DO THIS. That we may "withstand in the evil day," etc. (Theological Sketchbook.) Parallel Verses KJV: Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.WEB: Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. |
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