13th Sunday after Pentecost Ephesians 6:10-20

Preaching Commentary

Audience

Paul’s letter to the Ephesians was probably intended for wider distribution and use among the various churches around Ephesus. As such, there is no particular crisis or pressing issue being dealt with; rather, Ephesians is a letter to the church about the church as it expounds on who they are through God’s salvation accomplished in Jesus, and what they are called to be and do in response to the gospel by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Preparing for Spiritual Warfare

In Ephesians 6:10-20, Paul addresses the topic of spiritual warfare. But this is no add-on section or appendix for in every chapter throughout the letter Paul has been touching on the…