The Warfare of the Believer I. A Call To Arms “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Eph. 6:10-12 A.”Finally” indicates the close of the epistle, implying also a climax. 1. Note that Paul does not call only fellow apostles, or fellow pastors, or fellow evangelists, to arms, but summons fellow soldiers. 2. The archenemy of Christ is attacking His Body of which the “brethren” are members. 3. No one is exempt from the conflict. 4. He calls every saint to arms. “Not into a religious playground, but into a grim conflict we are called. “