Put on the whole armour the Lord Jesus Christ Eph 6:10-20
Our 3 positions Sit Eph 1-3 Walk Eph 4-6:9 Stand Eph 6:10-23 Eph 2:6 and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, Eph 4:1 beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, Eph 6:13 and having done all, to stand.
God s grand purpose 1 NEW man in Christ, the church Eph 1:22 He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. One body but different functions Every one important One suffer all suffer, one rejoice all rejoice It about our relationships with other believers
3 fold Relationships God Son Eph 1-3 GENERAL 4 walks Me Eph 4-6:9 SPECIFIC wives and husbands children and parents Eph 6:10-20 Enemy slaves and masters
Relationships Order: Christ loved us first, so we walk in love Eph 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. The Lord established patterns of relationships based on the basis of His relationship with us. Yet even when we know the basis and order in the pattern of relationships, often we get into trouble why?
Relationships - attacks Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Be strong in the Lord Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Protect relationships by being strong in the Lord and His might not by our strength. The Lord has defeated Satan at the cross. Col 2:15 Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it. We fight from victory, not for victory.
Be strong in the Lord How to be strong? 11 Put on the whole armor of God, 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God Note: whole, not some parts
Be strong in the Lord How to be strong? Put on the whole armour, (Eph 6:11) But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, (Rom 13:14) God's armour more than a protective covering the very life of Jesus Christ Himself
Be strong in the Lord His strength is so that we will stand in face of evil, satanic assaults on our relationships. 11 that you may be able to stand 13 that you may be able to withstand and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore,
Armour 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
Armour belt of truth 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, The belt holds everything in place truth holds all other pieces of the armour together. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:13-15
Armour belt of truth Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. John 14:6 Truth is a person Jesus He who has seen Me has seen the Father; John 14:9 Jesus reveals the truth about God to us And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32
Armour feet shod with gospel of peace and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Shoes ensures proper & steady walk Gospel of Peace - with God - within you Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Rom 5:1 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6
Armour feet shod with gospel of peace Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27 Jesus bequeathed His peace to us. Peace = shalom : completeness, wholeness, health, peace, welfare, safety, soundness, tranquility, prosperity, perfectness, fullness, rest, harmony, the absence of agitation or discord.
Armour feet shod with gospel of peace And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Col 3:15 Eph 2:14 For He Himself is our peace,
Armour breastplate of righteousness having put on the breastplate of righteousness, The breastplate protects our hearts. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. 1 John 3:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Cor 5:20-21
Armour breastplate of righteousness 17 For if by the one man s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. Rom 5:17 Righteousness: a gift we receive not something we do and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; Phil 3:9
Armour shield of faith above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Gal 2:20 (NKJ) by the faith of the Son of God (KJV) - His faithful performance, His fidelity, as our substitute redeemer.
Armour shield of faith Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Heb 11:1 your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith. 1 Peter 5:8-9 The Tortoise Formation We resist the enemy, united and together
Armour helmet of salvation And take the helmet of salvation, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 1Thel 5:8 Helmet for protection of our minds and relates to what we believe to be true and therefore trust. Taking the helmet of salvation to reorder our minds about Christ as the only sure hope of our salvation.
Armour helmet of salvation Hope: elpis: certain expectation of good happening certain and confident of us being saved Salvation -sōtērios making one whole and complete - spiritually, mentally, and physically Jesus Yeshua The Lord is Salvation
Armour helmet of salvation And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Luke 21:25-28
Armour sword of the Spirit and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; word of God: not logos but rhema not referring to the entire Bible but just a specific portion of the Scriptures pertaining to a specific subject or applicable to that specific situation as prompted by the Holy Spirit. Sword: both for defense and offense
Armour sword of the Spirit The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, we have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Cor 10:3-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1
Undergirded by prayer 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Undergirded by prayer Our Praying 1) All the time 2) All prayer and supplication in the Spirit 3) All perseverance 4) All saints Praying for Paul for 1) Utterance for him 2) Open mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel 3) Speak boldly as he ought to speak
Put on Jesus His: truth righteousness peace faith salvation sword (word) to stand stand stand stand