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Passage: Ephesians 6:10–18¹ Key Theme: The Christian life is lived in a real spiritual war. In Ephesians 6:10–18¹, Paul calls believers to stand their ground in the power of Christ, clothed in the armor of God. We do not fight people but spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Our strength is not in ourselves but in the Lord, and our posture is to stand—no retreat—fully armed with truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, and persistent prayer....

Passage: Romans 1:18–32 Key Theme: God’s wrath is not arbitrary or impulsive; it is His righteous response to sin and the willful suppression of His truth. Those who reject Him experience separation from His presence and are given over to their own desires, while those who live by faith experience His power and righteousness. Summary: Paul reveals that the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all who suppress the truth in unrighteousness (Romans 1:18–32)¹....

Passage: Romans 1:16–17 Key Theme: The Gospel is the power of God for salvation and the ongoing life of the believer. Christ’s finished work—His sinless life, willing death, and victorious resurrection—reveals God’s righteousness and frees us to live unashamed, Spirit-filled, and faithful. Summary: Paul declares that he is not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes (Romans 1:16–17)¹. Christians should own this truth with holy boldness: we are not better than others, but we are called to a better, holy way of life because the Holy Spirit dwells in us....