Aim: To stand firmly for Christ in this world (as His church).
Doctrine: Making a stand requires the church's diligent use of the whole armor of God. This armament is doctrinal in nature, as it all fits so snugly to our souls.
Exegesis: Why we must employ God's armor in order to stand: because it upholds us when the pressure is on (v. 13); because it establishes us in the true religion (vv. 14-15); because it protects is with the presence of Christ (v. 16).
Further application: Why our making a stand is so important to God: because by standing we bless the whole church and proclaim the gospel.
Key verse: v. 13 ''Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.''
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Mark Henninger
Making a Stand Series in Ephesians (2008-10) Redeemer Presbyterian...
Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.