Category Archives: Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation)

Löhe on Ephesians 6:17

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Eph 6:17 NIV) The helmet of salvation is part of the Christian’s protective armour, while the sword of the Spirit is an assaultive … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 6:16-17

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation (Eph 6:16-17 NIV) In battle the fiery arrows of the evil … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 6:13

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. (Eph 6:13 NIV) As we recognize the terrible … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 6:12

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Eph 6:12 KJV) The apostle does not deny that we are fighting … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 6:11

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (Eph 6:11 KJV) The whole armour of God is a divine gift. We humans don’t have that much power from … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 6:10

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (Eph 6:10 KJV) This life is a struggle. Nobody can deny that. Or is somebody exempt of this struggle? If somebody is not struggling with … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 5:21

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. (Eph 5:21 KJV) With these words the apostle draws together the most diverse people and their very different situations and contexts including their dependencies, ranks and equalities. It is the … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 5:20

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Eph 5:20 KJV) It is the apostle’s wish that the entire life be filled with gratitude, song and praise towards God. … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 5:19

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord. (Eph 5:19 NIV) Wherever we find this spiritual communication of speaking, singing and making music to the Lord, … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 5:18

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; (Eph 5:18 KJV) The drunkard is not capable of leading a careful and prudent life as a Christian. You don’t need the Holy Spirit to … Continue reading →

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