Oakwood Church

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil… and having done all, to stand firm.”
Ephesians 6:10-11,13

“Finally, y’all be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Y’all put on the whole armor of God, that you may all be able to stand against the schemes of the devil… and having done everything, y’all stand firm.” Ephesians 6:10-11,13

Why Stand Firm Together:

• Because the devil is Crafty

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:11

Why Stand Firm Together:

• Because Spiritual Warfare is real

“For we do not wrestle with flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”
Ephesians 6:12

Why Stand Firm Together:

• Because Tribulation is coming

“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day.”
Ephesians 6:13

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.”
Ephesians 6:10

How to Stand Firm Together:

1. Tighten your Commitment to Jesus,

o He is the Truth

“Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth.”
Ephesians 6:14

How to Stand Firm Together:

2. Entrust yourself Fully to Jesus

o He is your Righteousness

“Having put on the breastplate of righteousness.”
Ephesians 6:14

How to Stand Firm Together:

3. Clarify your understanding of the Work of Jesus

o He is your Peace

“As shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”
Ephesians 6:15

How to Stand Firm Together:

4. Hold fast to Jesus in Faith

o He is your Protection

“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

How to Stand Firm Together:

5. Renew your Mind in Jesus

o He is your Salvation

“And take the helmet of salvation.”
Ephesians 6:17

How to Stand Firm Together:

6. Sharpen your knowledge of the Word of Jesus

o He is your Strength

“And the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
Ephesians 6:17

How to Stand Firm Together:

7. Draw close to Jesus in Prayer

o He is your Life

“Praying at all times in the Spirit with all prayer and supplication.”
Ephesians 6:18

How to Stand Firm Together:

7. Draw close to Jesus in Prayer

o He is your Life

“To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.”
Ephesians 6:18