Damnatio Ad Bestias was a Latin term that meant condemnation by a beast. During the Greco-Roman reign, Damnatio Ad Bestias became Rome's primary form of capital punishment. At times, criminals were thrown into an arena, suited with armor, and left to defend themselves against a wild beast. Often, the determination of their guilt or innocence resided in their ability to fight against the animals.
When Paul wrote of his experiences in Ephesus, Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 15:32, "If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus with no more than human hopes, what have I gained?..." Paul didn't climb into a physical arena and war with physical beasts. Nevertheless, Paul found himself in an epic battle on the field of Ephesus.
In any battle, whether Spiritual or carnal, the armor you wear could be the difference between life and death.
Equipped presents the fundamentals of spiritual warfare as McElhaney takes you inside Paul's concept of the armor of God. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul uses the practicality of armor to teach a spiritual principle.
This book shares Biblical insight and McElhaney's struggles to help readers identify, withstand, and overcome the challenges we face daily. Learn to see yourself, not just as a man or woman of God, but as a gladiator in God's arena.
In this arena, champions aren't born; they're equipped.