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For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or...

. . . and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an...

. . . praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.  To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making...

 . . . and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17b. The Roman sword was equally an offensive and defensive...

. . . and take the helmet of salvation. Ephesians 6:17a. Much like the breastplate protects the heart, the helmet protects the head.  The...

In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16. The...

 . . .and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:15. There is a sudden shift in...

. . .and having put on the breastplate of righteousness. Ephesians 6:14 b. The soldier’s breastplate covered the combatant’s vital...

Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth. Ephesians 6:14a. While we think of a belt as a simple accessory, in Roman times...