The phrase “spiritual battle” has become almost a catchphrase in Christian circles nowadays. But what exactly is a spiritual battle? Do you feel like you are in a “spiritual battle”? For many Christians, the term “spiritual battle” is an expression encompassing the generality of the conflict between good and evil, so it often carries with it this vague idea of a war in heaven between angels and demons. Language like this might sound appealing to our ears, and we might nod in agreement when we hear it, but the reality and significance of the Christian’s spiritual battle is really not often well-understood.
The Apostle Paul writes about the spiritual battle in Ephesians 6,
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:11-12
