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how did ephesians' pagan neighbors think about unseen spiritual forces influencing daily life?

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Ephesians 6:12

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 hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

The book of Ephesians is a letter likely written by Paul to followers of Jesus in Ephesus, a significant city in the Roman province of Asia (modern-day Turkey). In this closing section, Paul encourages them to stand firm in their new way of life amidst the challenges of their pagan surroundings.

What does this passage suggest about how followers of Jesus should approach the unseen aspects of life?

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  • Colossians 2:15

    This passage speaks of Jesus disarming and triumphing over spiritual powers.

  • Romans 8:38-39

    This text asserts that no power can separate believers from God's love.

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