The Armor of God
New Lesson every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
The Armor of God
DBS AoG #005
Ephesians 6:12
Today's Lesson:
Ephesians 6:12
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places"
for we wrestle -- refers to any sort of personal combat. In the military sense, it refers to military contact with the enemy.
not against flesh and blood -- that is, "not face to face with human beings".
but -- "in contrast to the foregoing"
against -- "face to face with" the following roster of the Satanic organization.
principalities -- archon, a word in Greek for one of the highest rulers.
This word first shows up in the Attic Greek (Athens) in the days of the Athenian democracy. The archon was the president or preeminent decision maker in Athens. The number two man was called bassileus archon, or "king-ruler". The third man was called polymark, a military ruler. The following six leaders in Athens were the thesmoteitai or "legislators". Even though there was democracy, there was no anarchy in Athens because these leaders kept things under control.
The Satanic organization has a number of supreme rulers; how many is not known.
powers -- from eksousias, "commissioned officers"; therefore, a secondary group of demon rulers.
rulers of the darkness of this world -- the phrase "ruler of this world" is all one word in Greek: kosmokrator ["world" + "ruler"]. The word skotos follows; therefore the phrase should read "world rulers of darkness"
These demonic rulers are Satan's supporting organization; analogous to logistics, intelligence, special weapons units, etc.
Satan has a special force of high ranking demons to make attacks against prominent officials and heads of nations.
In Daniel 10:13, the term "prince of Persia" refers to a fallen angel, a demon, who was busy attacking the ruler of Persia. Gabriel was delayed in bringing a message to Daniel because he was in conflict with this kosmokrator demon. The archangel Michael came to help and released Gabriel to come to Daniel.
In Dan. 10:20, the "prince of Grecia" is mentioned, referring to the demon in charge of mounting attacks against the ruler of Greece who was Alexander the Great at that time.
The principle is that Satan will vigorously attack any nation which protects the divine institutions, allows personal freedom to its citizens, and protects the nation against immorality. In nations like that there is evangelism and missionary activity, so demon activity will be stepped up with respect to those countries.
In addition, all Christian believers are placed under direct attack in the world system, with particularly heavy attacks against those who are advancing in the Christian way of life.
spiritual wickedness in high places -- literally, "spirits of evil in the heavenlies". This refers to the rank and file of demons which perform numerous functions.
Free Online Bible All Versions
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and lots of translations including Duetsch,
Espanol, Italiano and many, many more.
No d/l. Clicking on Link will take you to
the study verse.
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Ask any questions you may have below in the comments.
Abundant Blessings
Pastor Jeff
Many of You have asked How You can Help our Ministries:
There is no charge for our JJL MInistries Bible Studies.
You can help further this work by your prayer and by sending a contribution to:
JJL Ministries
1463 Senita Dr
Beaumont, CA 92223
"The Armor of God" is a dynamic life changing ministry of JJL Ministries Inc.
Please Support our ministry online, JJL Ministries
is a Federal 501(c)3 Org on file with the IRS.
Remember donations are Tax Deductible.
http://bit.ly/19PY0f
Who We Are at JJL Ministries
Pastor Jeff & Janette Lilley
PastorJeffLilley@gmail.com
JanetteLilley@gmail.com
Copyright © 1999-2009
All Rights Reserved
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New Lesson every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
The Armor of God
DBS AoG #005
Ephesians 6:12
Today's Lesson:
Ephesians 6:12
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places"
for we wrestle -- refers to any sort of personal combat. In the military sense, it refers to military contact with the enemy.
not against flesh and blood -- that is, "not face to face with human beings".
but -- "in contrast to the foregoing"
against -- "face to face with" the following roster of the Satanic organization.
principalities -- archon, a word in Greek for one of the highest rulers.
This word first shows up in the Attic Greek (Athens) in the days of the Athenian democracy. The archon was the president or preeminent decision maker in Athens. The number two man was called bassileus archon, or "king-ruler". The third man was called polymark, a military ruler. The following six leaders in Athens were the thesmoteitai or "legislators". Even though there was democracy, there was no anarchy in Athens because these leaders kept things under control.
The Satanic organization has a number of supreme rulers; how many is not known.
powers -- from eksousias, "commissioned officers"; therefore, a secondary group of demon rulers.
rulers of the darkness of this world -- the phrase "ruler of this world" is all one word in Greek: kosmokrator ["world" + "ruler"]. The word skotos follows; therefore the phrase should read "world rulers of darkness"
These demonic rulers are Satan's supporting organization; analogous to logistics, intelligence, special weapons units, etc.
Satan has a special force of high ranking demons to make attacks against prominent officials and heads of nations.
In Daniel 10:13, the term "prince of Persia" refers to a fallen angel, a demon, who was busy attacking the ruler of Persia. Gabriel was delayed in bringing a message to Daniel because he was in conflict with this kosmokrator demon. The archangel Michael came to help and released Gabriel to come to Daniel.
In Dan. 10:20, the "prince of Grecia" is mentioned, referring to the demon in charge of mounting attacks against the ruler of Greece who was Alexander the Great at that time.
The principle is that Satan will vigorously attack any nation which protects the divine institutions, allows personal freedom to its citizens, and protects the nation against immorality. In nations like that there is evangelism and missionary activity, so demon activity will be stepped up with respect to those countries.
In addition, all Christian believers are placed under direct attack in the world system, with particularly heavy attacks against those who are advancing in the Christian way of life.
spiritual wickedness in high places -- literally, "spirits of evil in the heavenlies". This refers to the rank and file of demons which perform numerous functions.
Free Online Bible All Versions
"You Version" Bible Software all versions
and lots of translations including Duetsch,
Espanol, Italiano and many, many more.
No d/l. Clicking on Link will take you to
the study verse.
http://www.youversion.com
Ask any questions you may have below in the comments.
Abundant Blessings
Pastor Jeff
Many of You have asked How You can Help our Ministries:
There is no charge for our JJL MInistries Bible Studies.
You can help further this work by your prayer and by sending a contribution to:
JJL Ministries
1463 Senita Dr
Beaumont, CA 92223
"The Armor of God" is a dynamic life changing ministry of JJL Ministries Inc.
Please Support our ministry online, JJL Ministries
is a Federal 501(c)3 Org on file with the IRS.
Remember donations are Tax Deductible.
http://bit.ly/19PY0f
Who We Are at JJL Ministries
Pastor Jeff & Janette Lilley
PastorJeffLilley@gmail.com
JanetteLilley@gmail.com
Copyright © 1999-2009
All Rights Reserved
