The Armor of God, A Biblical Response to NAR Teachings

Show: NAR to Christ with Dawn Hill
Episode Theme: The Armor of God and Spiritual Warfare
Primary Text: Ephesians 6:10–18
Guest: Annabelle (Dawn’s daughter)

In this episode of NAR to Christ, Dawn Hill walks through Ephesians 6:10–18 and compares the biblical armor of God with popular but unbiblical teachings found in the New Apostolic Reformation and broader charismatic movement. Through real video clips, commentary from trusted teachers, and a clear reading of Scripture, Dawn helps listeners see that the armor of God is God’s gracious provision in Christ, not a ritual, formula, or incantation.

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Episode Summary

Dawn begins by playing short clips from several well known voices who speak on spiritual warfare and the armor of God. Some of these teachings sound biblical at first, but when examined closely they mix truth with error, promote ritualistic “declarations,” and even speak of Christ in ways that lower His deity and sufficiency.

With her ten year old daughter Annabelle listening in and reading Scripture, Dawn walks through Ephesians 6:10–18 in context and leans on solid commentary to show what the armor of God is and what it is not. Rather than a ritual to activate, the armor of God is a vivid way of describing the believer’s standing in Christ and the daily call to stand firm in His strength.

What We Cover in This Episode

• Why the armor of God is God’s provision, not something we produce or activate.
• How passages on fruit and abiding in Christ are misused when blended into teaching on the armor of God.
• The problem with “declarative prayer” that commands and demands rather than humbly petitions the Lord.
• Why reversing arrows or curses back on “the sender” is foreign to Ephesians 6.
• A sober response to claims that Jesus needed to conquer a supposed desire for human affirmation.
• A careful reading of Ephesians 6:10–18 and how each piece of armor points to Christ and His finished work.
• Encouragement for believers who are coming out of the NAR or confused by deliverance and spiritual warfare teachings.

Key Scriptures

• Ephesians 6:10–18 – The whole armor of God and standing firm in the strength of the Lord.
• Ephesians 1–3 – Our position in Christ and the blessings of salvation by grace.
• 1 Peter 5:8–10 – Be sober minded and watchful, resisting the devil in faith.
• Romans 3 – The universal reality of sin and our need of Christ.
• John 15:1–5 – Christ the true Vine and the difference between fruit and the armor of God.
• Zechariah 3; Revelation 12:10 – Satan as accuser, Christ as the believer’s advocate.

People and Resources Mentioned

Referenced for critique and comparison:

• Vlad Savchuk
• Amanda Grace
• Mike Signorelli

Recommended biblical resources:

• Matthew Henry’s Commentary on Ephesians 6:10–18
• Ligonier Ministries and Tabletalk article on watchfulness and spiritual warfare
• Jim Osman, Truth or Territory: A Biblical Approach to Spiritual Warfare
• Dial In Ministries (Johnny Ardavanis) on the armor of God and assurance in Christ.

For Those Leaving the NAR or Confused About Spiritual Warfare

If you are coming out of NAR teachings, hyper charismatic movements, or have been taught to rely on rituals and declarations, this episode is for you. Dawn gently but firmly points you back to the sufficiency of Christ, the clarity of Scripture, and the simple call to stand firm in the Lord and in the strength of His might.

Connect with Dawn Hill

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