Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God

Learning Objectives

• Understand the biblical reality of spiritual warfare and the nature of the believer's true enemy
• Study each piece of the armor of God in Ephesians 6 in depth
• Learn to recognize common spiritual tactics and how Scripture equips believers to resist them
• Develop a practical, prayerful approach to standing firm in spiritual conflict
• Avoid both neglect of spiritual warfare and unhealthy preoccupation with it

Syllabus

Overview

This course examines the biblical reality of spiritual warfare, centered on the armor of God described in Ephesians 6:10-18. Rather than either ignoring spiritual conflict or becoming unhealthily preoccupied with it, students will build a sober, Scripture-grounded understanding of the believer's true enemy and God's provision for standing firm.

Reading Plan

Week 1: Introduction to spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6:10-12, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5). Weeks 2-7: each piece of the armor of God in turn (Ephesians 6:14-17). Week 8: prayer and standing firm (Ephesians 6:18-20).

Required Materials

A personal Bible in one of the following standard translations: ESV, NIV, NASB 1995, CSB, LSB, or NLT; a notebook or journal for reading notes and reflection.

Grading & Completion

Assessment focuses on engagement with Scripture and demonstration of comprehension. Students complete weekly reading assignments and a short weekly quiz covering that week's material. A final exam covering the entire course is available once every week has been passed.

Course Outcomes

• Upon completion, students will be able to explain the biblical basis for spiritual warfare and the armor of God
• Upon completion, students will be able to identify each piece of spiritual armor and its practical application
• Upon completion, students will be able to build a personal, Scripture-grounded practice of standing firm against spiritual opposition