Dr. Charles Stanley uses Ephesians 6 to explain how believers can survive a satanic attack, a deliberate assault by Satan and his forces on every aspect of a person’s life.

Who Is the Real Enemy?

Stanley reminds listeners that the struggle is not against people but against the “rulers, powers, and spiritual forces of wickedness” that Paul lists in verse 12. He explains how Satan often works through other people, making it easy to mistake human conflict for divine attack.

How Does the Armor Protect Us?

Drawing on the Roman soldier’s gear, Stanley describes each piece of the armor—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, the word of God, and salvation—as a specific defense against Satan’s tactics. He stresses that “putting on the full armor” requires intentional, daily preparation, not a passive act.

What Does It Mean to Stand Firm?

Paul repeats the command to “stand firm” four times in Ephesians 6. Stanley explains that readiness must precede temptation; believers cannot wait until a trial hits them to gather their thoughts. He urges listeners to identify the enemy first and then stand firm in the Lord’s strength.

For a deeper look at how to equip yourself against spiritual attack, listen to the full audio of Dr. Stanley’s teaching.