𝗔 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗗: 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘

A WARRIOR OF GOD: STANDING STRONG IN THIS DISPENSATION OF GRACE

(Ephesians 6:10–18 | 2 Timothy 2:3–4)

INTRODUCTION

In this present Dispensation of Grace, believers are not called to a physical battlefield, but to a spiritual warfare. Our Commander is the Lord Jesus Christ, our orders come through Paul’s epistles, and our strength is found in Christ alone—not religion, rituals, or traditions.

“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”
— 2 Timothy 2:3

COMMISSIONED BY CHRIST
(Our Authority in Warfare)
2 Timothy 2:3–4; Colossians 1:13

Called into Christ’s service by grace, not merit
Claimed out of Satan’s dominion into Christ’s kingdom
Committed to please our Commanding Officer, not men
We fight under Christ’s authority, not church systems.

CONFORMED IN CHARACTER
(A Soldier’s Discipline)
Romans 12:1–2; Titus 2:11–12

Separated from worldly patterns
Sanctified by sound doctrine
Submissive to God’s will
Transformation follows truth rightly divided.

CODED BY THE BIBLE
(Our Rule of Conduct)
2 Timothy 3:16–17; Psalm 119:160

Inspired Word of God
Instructive for righteousness
Impartial authority over life
The Bible is not inspirational—it is instructional.

CLAD WITH CHRIST’S ARMOR
(Spiritual Protection)
Ephesians 6:11–17

Belt of Truth – Right Doctrine
Breastplate of Righteousness – Position in Christ
Shield of Faith – Trust in Grace
Armor is spiritual, not ceremonial.

COMMANDED THROUGH COMMUNION (PRAYER)
(Spiritual Power)
Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6–7

Persistent prayer
Purposeful prayer
Pauline-patterned prayer
Prayer aligns us with God’s will—not manipulates Him.

CONFLICTED WITH SATAN’S DEVICES
(The Enemy We Face)
2 Corinthians 2:11; Ephesians 6:12

Deception through false doctrine
Distraction through worldliness
Division through religion
Our enemy is spiritual, not human.

COMMITTED TO SOUND DOCTRINE
(Our Strategy)
2 Timothy 2:15; Romans 16:25

Rightly Divided truth
Revealed mystery to Paul
Rooted in Grace
Confusion disappears when Scripture is divided correctly.

COURAGEOUS IN CONDUCT
(Our Testimony)
Philippians 1:27–28; Galatians 2:20

Bold in faith
Blameless in walk
Burning for Christ
We fight by faith, not fear.

CROWNED WITH A COMING REWARD
(Our Motivation)
2 Timothy 4:7–8; 1 Corinthians 3:13–15

Faithful service rewarded
Fire-tested works
Future glorification
We fight today for rewards tomorrow.

CALL TO ACTION

Stand firm in grace
Ephesians 6:13
Reject false gospels
Galatians 1:6–9
Study Paul’s epistles
Romans–Philemon

CONCLUSION

A warrior of God is not defined by emotion, enthusiasm, or appearance—but by truth, obedience, and endurance. Christ is our Commander, Scripture is our Code, prayer is our Power, and grace is our Ground.

FINAL THOUGHTS

You are enlisted by grace
You are equipped by truth
You are empowered by prayer
You are defended by doctrine
You are rewarded by Christ

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”
— Ephesians 6:1