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Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare
Every Christian man is engaged in a real spiritual battle. Scripture does not call believers to become obsessed with spiritual warfare, nor does it allow us to ignore it. Instead, God calls Christian men to stand firm in the strength of Christ and to put on the armor He provides.In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins examines Ephesians 6:10–18 and explains how Christian men can courageously face spiritual opposition, temptation, discouragement, fear, pride, anger, passivity, and the ongoing battle against sin.True strength does not come from personality, experience, confidence, or willpower. Paul tells believers to “be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.” Spiritual warfare exposes our dependence upon Christ and reminds us that God alone provides everything we need to stand.Listen or Watch
In This Episode
- Why every Christian man is involved in spiritual warfare
- Why people are not the true enemy
- How spiritual warfare often begins in the heart
- Why Christian men must fight sin, temptation, pride, lust, fear, anger, and passivity
- How the armor of God equips believers to stand firm
- Why Scripture is essential for exposing lies and strengthening faith
- Why prayer demonstrates dependence upon the Lord
- How isolation strengthens temptation and Christian brotherhood strengthens perseverance
- Why Christians fight from Christ’s victory, not for victory
Stand Firm in Christ
Christian men do not fight spiritual battles through fear or self-confidence. We fight by standing firm in Christ and using the armor God provides. Truth stabilizes us. The righteousness of Christ reminds us of our standing before God. The gospel gives us stability. Faith rests in the promises of God. Salvation strengthens perseverance. The Word of God exposes lies and reveals truth. Prayer keeps us dependent upon the Lord.The Christian life is a battlefield, but God has not left His people defenseless. At the cross, Satan was defeated, sin was conquered, and death was overcome. Christ reigns, and His victory guarantees the final outcome.Stand firm. Remain vigilant. Trust Christ. Fight with courage in the strength and sufficiency of the Lord.Reflection Questions
- Where are you experiencing the greatest spiritual battle right now?
- Are you relying on your own strength or God’s strength?
- Which part of the armor of God are you neglecting?
- How consistently are you spending time in the Word of God and prayer?
- Are you fighting alongside other believers in a faithful local church?
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
