THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD
CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
I. THE INVISIBLE ANTAGONISMS 9
II. THE GIRDLE OF TRUTH 25
III. THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 41
IV. READY! 59
V. THE SHIELD OF FAITH 77
VI. THE HELMET OF HOPE 91
VII. THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 109
VIII. THE SOLDIER'S USE OF PRAYER 127
IX. WATCH YE! 143
X. ENDURING HARDNESS 161
XI. THE INVISIBLE COMMANDER ON THE FIELD 179
XII. THE SOLDIER'S FIRE 197
XIII. THE VICTORY OVER THE BEAST 215
XIV. THE COMING GOLDEN AGE 231
XV. MORE THAN CONQUERORS 249
I
THE INVISIBLE ANTAGONISMS
_Eternal God, may no distraction draw us away from our communion
with Thee. May we come to Thee like children going home,
jubilant and glad. We have been in the far country and our
garments are stained. May we hasten to the ministry of
forgiveness and reconciliation. If we have been on fields of
heavy battle, where the fire of the enemy has been awful and
unceasing, may we hasten to Thee for the overhauling of our
armor, and for the renewal of our strength. If we have been
called upon to walk weary roads of unfamiliar sorrow, may we
turn to Thee as to refreshing springs. If we have lapsed from
our high calling, may we renew our covenant. If we have missed a
gracious opportunity, may we seek another chance. If we have
been counted faithful in any service, and have fulfilled our
commission by the help of Thy grace, may we hasten to give the
glory to Thee. Unite us, we humbly pray Thee, in the holy bonds
of Christian sympathy. Deepen our pity so that we may share the
sorrows of people far away. May we feel the burden of the
burdened and weep with them that weep. May we not add to our sin
by ceasing to remember those who are in need. Grant peace in our
time, O Lord, the peace which is the fruit of righteousness. Let
Thy will be done among all the peoples, so that in common
obedience to Thee all the nations may find abiding union. Amen._
I
THE INVISIBLE ANTAGONISMS
"Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to
stand." Eph. 6:13.
Let me give one or two other translations which devout scholars have
made in the attempt to bring out the precise significance of Paul's
original words. Many interpreting minds act like the solar spectrum, and
they help to display the wealthy contents in the pure white light of
gospel truth. Here then is Dr. Moffat's translation: "So take God's
armour that you may be able to make a stand in the evil day and hold
your ground by overcoming all your foes." And here is Dr. Weymouth's
fine attempt to elicit the buried wealth of the apostle's words: "Put on
the complete armour of God so that you may be able to stand your ground
on the day of battle, and having fought to the end to remain victors on
the field." That is a translation which stirs one's blood, and I am
inclined to regard it as a very vital interpretation of the rousing,
soldierly counsel of the apostle Paul.
The apostle is writing to a tiny company of Christians at Ephesus, so
tiny that they are like a drop in a bucket in the midst of that teaming
population. For this is what has happened. Under the constraining
influence of the gospel of Christ this little handful of men and women
have done one of the hardest things we are ever called upon to do. They
have cut themselves away from old fellowships. They have separated
themselves from the fond attachments of a lifetime. They have severed
themselves from venerable roots. They have forfeited dear and vital
friendships, and they are now living an alien life within the circle of
their own city. They are strangers in their own home. They are
foreigners in their native land. They are pilgrims in their own country.
They are in it and yet not of it. They are like tropical plants which
find themselves in the Arctic Zone. And it is to this little company
that the apostle writes this letter, and to them he gives the inspiring
counsel of my text: "Put on the complete armour of God that ye may be
able to stand your ground in the day of battle."
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CHAPTER PAGE
I. THE INVISIBLE ANTAGONISMS 9
II. THE GIRDLE OF TRUTH 25
III. THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 41
IV. READY! 59
V. THE SHIELD OF FAITH 77
VI. THE HELMET OF HOPE 91
VII. THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 109
VIII. THE SOLDIER'S USE OF PRAYER 127
IX. WATCH YE! 143
X. ENDURING HARDNESS 161
XI. THE INVISIBLE COMMANDER ON THE FIELD 179
XII. THE SOLDIER'S FIRE 197
XIII. THE VICTORY OVER THE BEAST 215
XIV. THE COMING GOLDEN AGE 231
XV. MORE THAN CONQUERORS 249
I
THE INVISIBLE ANTAGONISMS
_Eternal God, may no distraction draw us away from our communion
with Thee. May we come to Thee like children going home,
jubilant and glad. We have been in the far country and our
garments are stained. May we hasten to the ministry of
forgiveness and reconciliation. If we have been on fields of
heavy battle, where the fire of the enemy has been awful and
unceasing, may we hasten to Thee for the overhauling of our
armor, and for the renewal of our strength. If we have been
called upon to walk weary roads of unfamiliar sorrow, may we
turn to Thee as to refreshing springs. If we have lapsed from
our high calling, may we renew our covenant. If we have missed a
gracious opportunity, may we seek another chance. If we have
been counted faithful in any service, and have fulfilled our
commission by the help of Thy grace, may we hasten to give the
glory to Thee. Unite us, we humbly pray Thee, in the holy bonds
of Christian sympathy. Deepen our pity so that we may share the
sorrows of people far away. May we feel the burden of the
burdened and weep with them that weep. May we not add to our sin
by ceasing to remember those who are in need. Grant peace in our
time, O Lord, the peace which is the fruit of righteousness. Let
Thy will be done among all the peoples, so that in common
obedience to Thee all the nations may find abiding union. Amen._
I
THE INVISIBLE ANTAGONISMS
"Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to
stand." Eph. 6:13.
Let me give one or two other translations which devout scholars have
made in the attempt to bring out the precise significance of Paul's
original words. Many interpreting minds act like the solar spectrum, and
they help to display the wealthy contents in the pure white light of
gospel truth. Here then is Dr. Moffat's translation: "So take God's
armour that you may be able to make a stand in the evil day and hold
your ground by overcoming all your foes." And here is Dr. Weymouth's
fine attempt to elicit the buried wealth of the apostle's words: "Put on
the complete armour of God so that you may be able to stand your ground
on the day of battle, and having fought to the end to remain victors on
the field." That is a translation which stirs one's blood, and I am
inclined to regard it as a very vital interpretation of the rousing,
soldierly counsel of the apostle Paul.
The apostle is writing to a tiny company of Christians at Ephesus, so
tiny that they are like a drop in a bucket in the midst of that teaming
population. For this is what has happened. Under the constraining
influence of the gospel of Christ this little handful of men and women
have done one of the hardest things we are ever called upon to do. They
have cut themselves away from old fellowships. They have separated
themselves from the fond attachments of a lifetime. They have severed
themselves from venerable roots. They have forfeited dear and vital
friendships, and they are now living an alien life within the circle of
their own city. They are strangers in their own home. They are
foreigners in their native land. They are pilgrims in their own country.
They are in it and yet not of it. They are like tropical plants which
find themselves in the Arctic Zone. And it is to this little company
that the apostle writes this letter, and to them he gives the inspiring
counsel of my text: "Put on the complete armour of God that ye may be
able to stand your ground in the day of battle."
THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD
CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
I. THE INVISIBLE ANTAGONISMS 9
II. THE GIRDLE OF TRUTH 25
III. THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 41
IV. READY! 59
V. THE SHIELD OF FAITH 77
VI. THE HELMET OF HOPE 91
VII. THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 109
VIII. THE SOLDIER'S USE OF PRAYER 127
IX. WATCH YE! 143
X. ENDURING HARDNESS 161
XI. THE INVISIBLE COMMANDER ON THE FIELD 179
XII. THE SOLDIER'S FIRE 197
XIII. THE VICTORY OVER THE BEAST 215
XIV. THE COMING GOLDEN AGE 231
XV. MORE THAN CONQUERORS 249
I
THE INVISIBLE ANTAGONISMS
_Eternal God, may no distraction draw us away from our communion
with Thee. May we come to Thee like children going home,
jubilant and glad. We have been in the far country and our
garments are stained. May we hasten to the ministry of
forgiveness and reconciliation. If we have been on fields of
heavy battle, where the fire of the enemy has been awful and
unceasing, may we hasten to Thee for the overhauling of our
armor, and for the renewal of our strength. If we have been
called upon to walk weary roads of unfamiliar sorrow, may we
turn to Thee as to refreshing springs. If we have lapsed from
our high calling, may we renew our covenant. If we have missed a
gracious opportunity, may we seek another chance. If we have
been counted faithful in any service, and have fulfilled our
commission by the help of Thy grace, may we hasten to give the
glory to Thee. Unite us, we humbly pray Thee, in the holy bonds
of Christian sympathy. Deepen our pity so that we may share the
sorrows of people far away. May we feel the burden of the
burdened and weep with them that weep. May we not add to our sin
by ceasing to remember those who are in need. Grant peace in our
time, O Lord, the peace which is the fruit of righteousness. Let
Thy will be done among all the peoples, so that in common
obedience to Thee all the nations may find abiding union. Amen._
I
THE INVISIBLE ANTAGONISMS
"Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to
stand." Eph. 6:13.
Let me give one or two other translations which devout scholars have
made in the attempt to bring out the precise significance of Paul's
original words. Many interpreting minds act like the solar spectrum, and
they help to display the wealthy contents in the pure white light of
gospel truth. Here then is Dr. Moffat's translation: "So take God's
armour that you may be able to make a stand in the evil day and hold
your ground by overcoming all your foes." And here is Dr. Weymouth's
fine attempt to elicit the buried wealth of the apostle's words: "Put on
the complete armour of God so that you may be able to stand your ground
on the day of battle, and having fought to the end to remain victors on
the field." That is a translation which stirs one's blood, and I am
inclined to regard it as a very vital interpretation of the rousing,
soldierly counsel of the apostle Paul.
The apostle is writing to a tiny company of Christians at Ephesus, so
tiny that they are like a drop in a bucket in the midst of that teaming
population. For this is what has happened. Under the constraining
influence of the gospel of Christ this little handful of men and women
have done one of the hardest things we are ever called upon to do. They
have cut themselves away from old fellowships. They have separated
themselves from the fond attachments of a lifetime. They have severed
themselves from venerable roots. They have forfeited dear and vital
friendships, and they are now living an alien life within the circle of
their own city. They are strangers in their own home. They are
foreigners in their native land. They are pilgrims in their own country.
They are in it and yet not of it. They are like tropical plants which
find themselves in the Arctic Zone. And it is to this little company
that the apostle writes this letter, and to them he gives the inspiring
counsel of my text: "Put on the complete armour of God that ye may be
able to stand your ground in the day of battle."
CHAPTER PAGE
I. THE INVISIBLE ANTAGONISMS 9
II. THE GIRDLE OF TRUTH 25
III. THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 41
IV. READY! 59
V. THE SHIELD OF FAITH 77
VI. THE HELMET OF HOPE 91
VII. THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT 109
VIII. THE SOLDIER'S USE OF PRAYER 127
IX. WATCH YE! 143
X. ENDURING HARDNESS 161
XI. THE INVISIBLE COMMANDER ON THE FIELD 179
XII. THE SOLDIER'S FIRE 197
XIII. THE VICTORY OVER THE BEAST 215
XIV. THE COMING GOLDEN AGE 231
XV. MORE THAN CONQUERORS 249
I
THE INVISIBLE ANTAGONISMS
_Eternal God, may no distraction draw us away from our communion
with Thee. May we come to Thee like children going home,
jubilant and glad. We have been in the far country and our
garments are stained. May we hasten to the ministry of
forgiveness and reconciliation. If we have been on fields of
heavy battle, where the fire of the enemy has been awful and
unceasing, may we hasten to Thee for the overhauling of our
armor, and for the renewal of our strength. If we have been
called upon to walk weary roads of unfamiliar sorrow, may we
turn to Thee as to refreshing springs. If we have lapsed from
our high calling, may we renew our covenant. If we have missed a
gracious opportunity, may we seek another chance. If we have
been counted faithful in any service, and have fulfilled our
commission by the help of Thy grace, may we hasten to give the
glory to Thee. Unite us, we humbly pray Thee, in the holy bonds
of Christian sympathy. Deepen our pity so that we may share the
sorrows of people far away. May we feel the burden of the
burdened and weep with them that weep. May we not add to our sin
by ceasing to remember those who are in need. Grant peace in our
time, O Lord, the peace which is the fruit of righteousness. Let
Thy will be done among all the peoples, so that in common
obedience to Thee all the nations may find abiding union. Amen._
I
THE INVISIBLE ANTAGONISMS
"Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to
stand." Eph. 6:13.
Let me give one or two other translations which devout scholars have
made in the attempt to bring out the precise significance of Paul's
original words. Many interpreting minds act like the solar spectrum, and
they help to display the wealthy contents in the pure white light of
gospel truth. Here then is Dr. Moffat's translation: "So take God's
armour that you may be able to make a stand in the evil day and hold
your ground by overcoming all your foes." And here is Dr. Weymouth's
fine attempt to elicit the buried wealth of the apostle's words: "Put on
the complete armour of God so that you may be able to stand your ground
on the day of battle, and having fought to the end to remain victors on
the field." That is a translation which stirs one's blood, and I am
inclined to regard it as a very vital interpretation of the rousing,
soldierly counsel of the apostle Paul.
The apostle is writing to a tiny company of Christians at Ephesus, so
tiny that they are like a drop in a bucket in the midst of that teaming
population. For this is what has happened. Under the constraining
influence of the gospel of Christ this little handful of men and women
have done one of the hardest things we are ever called upon to do. They
have cut themselves away from old fellowships. They have separated
themselves from the fond attachments of a lifetime. They have severed
themselves from venerable roots. They have forfeited dear and vital
friendships, and they are now living an alien life within the circle of
their own city. They are strangers in their own home. They are
foreigners in their native land. They are pilgrims in their own country.
They are in it and yet not of it. They are like tropical plants which
find themselves in the Arctic Zone. And it is to this little company
that the apostle writes this letter, and to them he gives the inspiring
counsel of my text: "Put on the complete armour of God that ye may be
able to stand your ground in the day of battle."
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