Thematic Bible: Of the Christian

You must put on God's full armor, so as to be able to stand up against the devil's stratagems. For our contest is not with human foes alone, but with the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark world; that is, with the spirit-forces of evil challenging us in the heavenly contest. So you must take on God's full armor, so as to be able to take a stand in the day when evil attacks you, and, after having completely finished the contest, to hold your own. read more.
Hold your position, then, with your waist encircled with the belt of truth, put on right-doing as a coat of mail, and put on your feet the preparation the good news of peace supplies. Besides all these, take on the shield which faith provides, for with it you will be able to put out all the fire-tipped arrows shot by the evil one, take the helmet salvation provides, and take the sword the Spirit wields, which is the word of God.

Take your share of hardships like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Verse ConceptsAsceticism, Teachings OfPersecution, Attitudes ToSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictSuffering, HardshipHardnessChrist's Disciples Will SufferHeartacheSufferingHardshipHard Work And Perseveranceperserveranceperseveringtoughness