Hymns Based on Ephesians 6:12

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Ephesians 6:12

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."

— Ephesians 6:12

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Spiritual Warfare, Discipleship, Perseverance, Courage, Faith. Many worship songs connected to Ephesians 6:12 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Spiritual Warfare
Discipleship
Perseverance
Courage
Faith

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn We Gather Together

Response Hymn Who Is on the Lord's Side?

Reflection Hymn God Is My Strong Salvation

Closing Hymn Am I a Soldier of the Cross

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn We Gather Together
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Scripture Reading Ephesians 6:12
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Sermon Spiritual Warfare
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Response Hymn Who Is on the Lord's Side?
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Reflection Hymn God Is My Strong Salvation
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Closing Hymn Am I a Soldier of the Cross

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Am I a Soldier of the Cross

Am I a Soldier of the Cross is Isaac Watts's searching hymn of Christian courage, perseverance, and public loyalty to Christ.

God Is My Strong Salvation

God Is My Strong Salvation is a compact hymn of confidence, courage, and trust.

God of Grace and God of Glory

God of Grace and God of Glory is a corporate prayer for a church that must act faithfully in a difficult world.

Lead On, O King Eternal

“Lead On, O King Eternal” is a hymn of Christian vocation written at the threshold between preparation and service.

March On, O Soul, With Strength

March On, O Soul, With Strength is a hymn of Christian courage and perseverance.

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Onward, Christian Soldiers is a Victorian processional hymn that uses the New Testament metaphor of Christian warfare to call the church to disciplined, united discipleship under Christ.

Soldiers of Christ, Arise

Soldiers of Christ, Arise is Charles Wesley's extended meditation on the armor of God in Ephesians 6.

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus is a nineteenth-century hymn of Christian courage, perseverance, and allegiance to Christ.

We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder

We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder is an African American spiritual that transforms Jacob's dream in Genesis 28 into a communal song of perseverance, Christian commitment, and hope.

We Gather Together

We Gather Together is a hymn of corporate thanksgiving, prayer, and confidence in God's providential care.

Who Is on the Lord's Side?

Who Is on the Lord's Side? is a Victorian hymn of consecration, missionary service, and open allegiance to Christ.

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