A Classic Bible Study,
which links to the English Standard Version (ESV)
Warfare of Saints.
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Is not after the flesh 2Co 10:3.
Is a good warfare 1Ti 1:18,19.
Called the good fight of faith 1Ti 6:12.
Is against
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The devil. Ge 3:15; 2Co 2:11; Eph 6:12; Jas 4:7; 1Pe 5:8; Re 12:17.
The flesh. Ro 7:23; 1Co 9:25-27; 2Co 12:7; Ga 5:17; 1Pe 2:11.
Enemies. Ps 38:19; 56:2; 59:3.
The world. Joh 16:33; 1Jo 5:4,5.
Death. 1Co 15:26; Heb 2:14,15.
To be carried on
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Under Christ, as our captain. Heb 2:10.
Under the Lord's banner. Ps 60:4.
With faith. 1Ti 1:18,19.
With a good conscience. 1Ti 1:18,19.
With steadfastness in the faith. 1Co 16:13; 1Pe 5:9; Heb 10:23.
With earnestness. Jude 1:3.
With watchfulness. 1Co 16:13; 1Pe 5:8.
With sobriety. 1Th 5:6; 1Pe 5:8.
With endurance or hardness. 2Ti 2:3,10.
With self-denial. 1Co 9:25-27.
With confidence in God. Ps 27:1-3.
With prayer. Ps 35:1-3; Eph 6:18.
Without earthly entanglements. 2Ti 2:4.
Saints
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Are all engaged in. Php 1:30.
Must stand firm in. Eph 6:13,14.
Exhorted to diligence. 1Ti 6:12; Jude 1:3.
Encouraged in. Isa 41:11,12; 51:12; Mic 7:8; 1Jo 4:4.
Helped by God in. Ps 118:13; Isa 41:13,14.
Protected by God in. Ps 140:7.
Comforted by God in. 2Co 7:5,6.
Strengthened by God in. Ps 20:2; 27:14; Isa 41:10.
Strengthened by Christ in. 2Co 12:9; 2Ti 4:17.
Delivered by Christ in. 2Ti 4:18.
Thank God for victory in. Ro 7:25; 1Co 15:57.
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Girdle of truth. Eph 6:14.
Breastplate of righteousness. Eph 6:14.
Preparation of the gospel. Eph 6:15.
Shield of faith. Eph 6:16.
Helmet of salvation. Eph 6:17; 1Th 5:8.
Sword of the Spirit. Eph 6:17.
Called armour of God. Eph 6:11.
Called armour of righteousness. 2Co 6:7.
Called armour of light. Ro 13:12.
Not carnal. 2Co 10:4.
Mighty through God. 2Co 10:4,5.
The whole, is required. Eph 6:13.
Must be put on. Ro 13:12; Eph 6:11.
To be on right hand and left. 2Co 6:7.
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From God. 1Co 15:57; 2Co 2:14.
Through Christ. Ro 7:25; 1Co 15:27; 2Co 12:9; Re 12:11.
By faith. Heb 11:33-37; 1Jo 5:4,5.
Over the devil. Ro 16:20; 1Jo 2:14.
Over the flesh. Ro 7:24,25; Ga 5:24.
Over the world. 1Jo 5:4,5.
Over all that exalts itself. 2Co 10:5.
Over death and the grave. Isa 25:8; 26:19; Ho 13:14; 1Co 15:54,55.
Triumphant. Ro 8:37; 2Co 10:5.
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Eat of the hidden manna. Re 2:17.
Eat of the tree of life. Re 2:7.
Be clothed in white raiment. Re 3:5.
Be pillars in the temple of God. Re 3:12.
Sit with Christ in his throne. Re 3:21.
Have a white stone, and, in it a new name written. Re 2:17.
Have power over the nations. Re 2:26.
Have the name of God written upon them by Christ. Re 3:12.
Have God as their God. Re 21:7.
Have the morning-star. Re 2:28.
Inherit all things. Re 21:7.
Be confessed by Christ before God the Father. Re 3:5.
Be sons of God. Re 21:7.
Not be hurt by the second death. Re 2:11.
Not have their names blotted out of the book of life. Re 3:5.
Watchfulness.
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Christ an example of Mt 26:38,40; Lu 6:12.
Commanded Mr 13:37; Re 3:2.
Exhortations to 1Th 5:6; 1Pe 4:7.
God especially requires in ministers Eze 3:17; Isa 62:6; Mr 13:34.
Ministers exhorted to Ac 20:31; 2Ti 4:5.
Faithful ministers exercise Heb 13:17.
Faithful ministers approved by Mt 24:45,46; Lu 12:41-44.
Should be
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With prayer. Lu 21:36; Eph 6:18.
With thanksgiving. Col 4:2.
With steadfastness in the faith. 1Co 16:13.
With heedfulness. Mr 13:33.
With sobriety. 1Th 5:6; 1Pe 4:7.
At all times. Pr 8:34.
In all things. 2Ti 4:5.
Motives to
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Expected direction from God. Hab 2:1.
Uncertain time of the coming of Christ. Mt 24:42; 25:13; Mr 13:35,36.
Incessant assaults of the devil. 1Pe 5:8.
Liability to temptation. Mt 26:41.
Unfaithful ministers devoid of Isa 56:10.
The wicked averse to 1Th 5:7.
Danger of remissness in Mt 24:48-51; 25:5,8,12; Re 3:3.
Illustrated Lu 12:35,36.
Exemplified
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David. Ps 102:7.
Anna. Lu 2:37.
Paul. 2Co 11:27.
Watchmen.
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Soldiers generally acted as Mt 27:65,66.
Citizens sometimes acted as Ne 7:3.
Were stationed
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On watch towers. 2Ki 9:17; Isa 21:5.
On the walls of cities. Isa 62:6.
In the streets of cities. Ps 127:1.
Around the temple in Jerusalem on special occasions. 2Ki 11:6.
In time of danger
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Increase in number. Jer 51:12.
Vigilant night and day. Ne 4:9; Isa 21:8.
Reported the approach of all strangers. 2Sa 18:24-27; 2Ki 9:18-20; Isa 21:6,7,9.
Sounded an alarm at the approach of enemies. Eze 33:2,3.
Were relieved by turns Ne 7:3.
Danger of sleeping on their posts, referred to Mt 28:13,14.
Neglecting to give warning punished with death Eze 33:6.
Often interrogated by passengers Isa 21:11.
Illustrative
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Of ministers. Isa 5:28; 62:6; Eze 3:17; Heb 13:17.
(Blind,) of careless ministers. Isa 56:10.
(Looking for the morning,) of anxious waiting for God. Ps 130:5,6.
