1. [Intro] Matthew 12:29 ²⁹Or how can someone enter a strong man s house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house. [ESV] 2. [B] Ephesians 6:10-12 ¹⁰Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil s schemes. ¹²For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. [NIV] The cause of the struggle is spiritual, but the effect of the struggle is physical. We have to address the spiritual cause in order to adjust the physical effect. It is only as we engage in the spiritual world intentionally that we will live in the physical world effectively. 3.
Weapon #1: The Accomplishment of Jesus Christ. The name of Jesus, the blood of Jesus, and my testimony of Jesus Because of my identity in Christ, I have the authority of Christ! When I live under the authority of God I can have authority over Satan. Because of Jesus Christ, we do not fight for victory we fight from victory! 4. [B] Ephesians 6:13-15 ¹³Therefore put on the full armor 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. ¹⁴Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ¹⁵and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. [NIV] Weapon #2: The Armor of God. Isaiah 59:17 ¹⁷He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on the garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak. [NIV] 5. Ephesians 6:13-15 ¹³Therefore put on the full armor 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. ¹⁴Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ¹⁵and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. [NIV] Weapon #2: The Armor of God. Belt: Truth I experience victory as I hold to God s truth. Breastplate: Righteousness I experience victory and righteousness as I apply the truth. Shoes: Gospel of Peace I experience victory as truth and righteousness result in the peace of God. 6.
Ephesians 6:16 ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can 7. [A] Ephesians 6:16 ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can 8. Ephesians 6:16 ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can 9.
Ephesians 6:16 ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can Ephesians 2:8-10 ⁸For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God ⁹not by works, so that no one can boast. ¹⁰For we are God s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. [NIV] 10. Ephesians 6:16 ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can Principle: Faith is our trust in God for salvation Ephesians 2:8-10 ⁸For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God ⁹not by works, so that no one can boast. ¹⁰For we are God s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. [NIV] 11. Ephesians 6:16 ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can Principle: Faith is our trust in God for salvation Romans 5:1-2 ¹Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ²through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. [NIV] 12.
Ephesians 6:16 ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can Principle: Faith is our trust in God for salvation and access to his grace. Romans 5:1-2 ¹Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ²through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. [NIV] 13. Ephesians 6:16 ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can Hebrews 11:1 ¹Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [KJV] 14. [B] Ephesians 6:16 ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can Practice: Practical faith is acknowledging God s victory in the heavenly realm that is unseen and applying it in the earthly realm that is seen. Hebrews 11:1 ¹Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. [KJV] 15.
Ephesians 6:16 ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can Practice: Practical faith is acknowledging God s victory in the heavenly realm that is unseen and applying it in the earthly realm that is seen. I experience victory as I act like I believe God. 16. Ephesians 6:16 ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can Practice: Practical faith is acknowledging God s victory in the heavenly realm that is unseen and applying it in the earthly realm that is seen. I experience victory as I act like I believe God. James 2:14, 17 ¹⁴What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? ¹⁷ faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. [NIV] 17. Ephesians 6:16 ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can Practice: Practical faith is acknowledging God s victory in the heavenly realm that is unseen and applying it in the earthly realm that is seen. I experience victory as I act like I believe God. 1 John 5:4 ⁴For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. [NIV] 18.
Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] 19. [A] Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] 20. Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] Past: Present: Future: 21.
Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] Past: Present: Future: Philippians 1:6 ⁶Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. [NIV] 22. Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] Past: Saved from the Penalty of Sin (Justification) Present: Future: 23. Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] Past: Saved from the Penalty of Sin (Justification) Present: Future: Romans 8:24 ²⁴For in this hope we were saved [NIV] 24.
Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] Past: Saved from the Penalty of Sin (Justification) Present: Saved from the Power of Sin (Sanctification) Future: 25. Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] Past: Saved from the Penalty of Sin (Justification) Present: Saved from the Power of Sin (Sanctification) Future: 1 Corinthians 1:18 ¹⁸ us who are being saved [NIV] 26. Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] Past: Saved from the Penalty of Sin (Justification) Present: Saved from the Power of Sin (Sanctification) Future: Philippians 2:12-13 ¹²Therefore, my dear friends continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, ¹³for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. [NIV] 27.
Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] Past: Saved from the Penalty of Sin (Justification) Present: Saved from the Power of Sin (Sanctification) Future: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 ²³May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. [NIV] 28. Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] Past: Saved from the Penalty of Sin (Justification) Present: Saved from the Power of Sin (Sanctification) Future: Romans 6:14, 22 ¹⁴For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. ²²You have been set free from sin [NIV] 29. Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] Past: Saved from the Penalty of Sin (Justification) Present: Saved from the Power of Sin (Sanctification) Future: Saved from the Presence of Sin (Glorification) 30. [B]
Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] Past: Saved from the Penalty of Sin (Justification) Present: Saved from the Power of Sin (Sanctification) Future: Saved from the Presence of Sin (Glorification) 1 Peter 1:5 ⁵who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. [NIV] 31. Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] Past: Saved from the Penalty of Sin (Justification) Present: Saved from the Power of Sin (Sanctification) Future: Saved from the Presence of Sin (Glorification) Jude 1:24 ²⁴To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy. [NIV] 32. Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] 1 Thessalonians 5:8 ⁸ let us be sober, putting on the hope of salvation as a helmet. [NIV] 33. [A]
Ephesians 6:17 ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation [NIV] Practice: I experience victory as I bring my thinking in line with my salvation. 34. 35. [B] 36.
Principle: The Spirit of God has given us the Word of God. 37. Principle: The Spirit of God has given us the Word of God. Hebrews 4:12 ¹²For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. [NIV] 38. There is the: Written Word (graphe) 39. [A]
There is the: Written Word (graphe) 2 Timothy 3:16 ¹⁶All Scripture (graphe) is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. [NIV] 40. There is the: Written Word (graphe) Given Word (logos) 41. There is the: Written Word (graphe) Given Word (logos) James 1:21 ²¹ humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. [NIV] 2 Timothy 4:2 ²Preach the word [NIV] 42.
There is the: Written Word (graphe) Given Word (logos) Spoken Word (rhema) 43. There is the: Written Word (graphe) Given Word (logos) Spoken Word (rhema) Matthew 4:3-4 ³The tempter came to him and said, If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread. ⁴Jesus answered, It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. [NIV] 44. Practice: I experience victory as I speak the Word of God. 45. [B]
Practice: I experience victory as I speak the Word of God. I cannot speak what I do not know. 46. Psalm 119:11 ¹¹I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. [NIV] 47. Psalm 119:11 ¹¹I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. [NIV] I need to take God s Word and: Categorize 48.
Psalm 119:11 ¹¹I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. [NIV] I need to take God s Word and: Categorize Memorize 49. Psalm 119:11 ¹¹I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. [NIV] I need to take God s Word and: Categorize Memorize Personalize 50. Psalm 119:11 ¹¹I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. [NIV] I need to take God s Word and: Categorize Memorize Personalize Internalize 51.
Psalm 119:11 ¹¹I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. [NIV] I need to take God s Word and: Categorize Memorize Personalize Internalize Verbalize 52. Belt: Truth Breastplate: Righteousness Shoes: Gospel of Peace 53. [A] Romans 13:12, 14 ¹² let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. ¹⁴ clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ [NIV] 54.
Romans 13:12, 14 ¹² let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. ¹⁴ clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ [NIV] Putting on the armor of God is another way of saying: Put on Jesus. 55. Romans 13:12, 14 ¹² let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. ¹⁴ clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ [NIV] Putting on the armor of God is another way of saying: Put on Jesus. John 14:6 ⁶Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth [NIV] 56. Romans 13:12, 14 ¹² let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. ¹⁴ clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ [NIV] Putting on the armor of God is another way of saying: Put on Jesus. 1 Corinthians 1:30 ³⁰It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us our righteousness [NIV] 57.
Romans 13:12, 14 ¹² let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. ¹⁴ clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ [NIV] Putting on the armor of God is another way of saying: Put on Jesus. Ephesians 2:14 ¹⁴For he himself is our peace [NIV] 58. Romans 13:12, 14 ¹² let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. ¹⁴ clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ [NIV] Putting on the armor of God is another way of saying: Put on Jesus. Hebrews 12:2 ²Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith [NIV] 59. Romans 13:12, 14 ¹² let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. ¹⁴ clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ [NIV] Putting on the armor of God is another way of saying: Put on Jesus. Luke 2:27-28, 30 ²⁷ When the parents brought in the child Jesus ²⁸Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: ³⁰For my eyes have seen your salvation. [NIV] 60.
Romans 13:12, 14 ¹² let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. ¹⁴ clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ [NIV] Putting on the armor of God is another way of saying: Put on Jesus. John 1:1, 14 ¹In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ¹⁴The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us [NIV] 61. Hebrews 2:8-9 ⁸ Yet at present we do not see everything ⁹But we do see Jesus [NIV] 62. [B] 63. [Outro] Blank Slide
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