Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Weapons for Warfare

What are we to put on? BR-ASI9 371.5

“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11. BR-ASI9 371.6

With what kind of forces do we have to contend? BR-ASI9 371.7

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12. BR-ASI9 371.8

What are the first essentials of the needed armor? BR-ASI9 371.9

“Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness.” Ephesians 6:14. BR-ASI9 371.10

What is the truth with which one’s loins should be girded? BR-ASI9 371.11

“Sanctify them through Thy truth: Thy word is truth.” “I am the way, the truth.” John 17:17; 14:6. BR-ASI9 371.12

What is meant by having the loins girded? BR-ASI9 371.13

“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind.” 1 Peter 1:13. BR-ASI9 371.14

What is the righteousness of which the breastplate is composed? BR-ASI9 371.15

“My tongue shall speak of Thy word: for all Thy commandments are righteousness.” Psalm 119:172. “And this is His name whereby He shall be called, The Lord Our Righteousness.” Jeremiah 23:6. (See Romans 13:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:8.) BR-ASI9 371.16

With what are the feet to be shod? BR-ASI9 371.17

“And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.” Ephesians 6:15. (See also Ephesians 2:14; James 3:18.) BR-ASI9 371.18

What piece of armor is next mentioned as necessary? BR-ASI9 372.1

“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” Ephesians 6:16. (See 1 John 5:4; Hebrews 11:6.) BR-ASI9 372.2

What armor is to be put on as a protection to the head? BR-ASI9 372.3

“And take the helmet of salvation.” Ephesians 6:17. BR-ASI9 372.4

With what sword is the Christian soldier to be armed? BR-ASI9 372.5

“The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:17. BR-ASI9 372.6

Note.—By this Christ defeated the enemy. (See Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13.) But no one can use this sword who does not know it. Hence, the importance of studying and knowing the Bible. BR-ASI9 372.7