Aim: To be Jesus Christ's conquering church soldiers.
Doctrine: Christian soldiers go on the offensive with their hearts, out of which the Holy Spirit elicits prayer, through which the Holy Spirit inspires proclamation.
Exegesis: Christian soldiers' ministry in and through the church: our protected minds are to wisely wield the words we hear (v. 17); our liberated prayers are to strengthen all other believers (v. 18); our miraculous stand pierces the world's darkness (vv. 19-20).
Further application: How Christian soldiers achieve victory in life's battles: by being thoroughly equipped (in Christ), and by keeping ranks with other churchmen.
Key verse: v. 17 ''And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God...''
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Mark Henninger
Christian Soldiers 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.