Extinguished or Burning - How to Resist the Evil One's Attacks

The Shield of Faith Means: God is Always There (Ephesians 6:16; 1 Cor. 10:13): Paul gives the insight that explains our struggles throughout our earthly lives as we look at Ephesians 6:16. Think about what we have read so many times:
above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one
Now, apply the simple methods of Bible study. How many truths can you find in this one verse?
Lessons & Truths from Ephesians 6:16
Here they are:
1. Taking the shield is not optional, it is a command (“above all” is a continuation of the four commands in v. 10, 11, 13, 14)
2. God has designed this supernatural defense system for every believer. (“taking the shield”)
3. God as our shield is tied to our faith. (“of faith”)
4. Using God’s shield empowers us to see the wicked one’s flaming missiles quenched. (“with which”)
5. God offers complete protection. (“all”)
6. Satan’s realm can shoot & throw flaming missiles our way. (“the fiery darts”)
7. God’s great enemy is also after us. (“of the wicked one”)
Paul reminds us that nothing shot our way has to defeat us if we hide behind our shield.
Our shield is trusting what God has already told us: that is faith.
We do not extinguish fiery darts, God does.
The shield of faith is a promise from God that He will always extinguish every attempt Satan makes to enflame our lusts and temptations.
The Shield of Faith Means: God is Always There. God’s promise is very clear.
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