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The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17. Belt of Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Feet Shod with the Gospel The Shield of Faith The Helmet of Salvation The Sword of the Spirit. Helmet of Salvation (6:17a) Helmet protects the head (mind)
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The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17 Belt of Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Feet Shod with the Gospel The Shield of Faith The Helmet of Salvation The Sword of the Spirit
Helmet of Salvation (6:17a) Helmet protects the head (mind) Satan tries to discourage our walk. 1 Kings 18,19 ; Jeremiah 15:16 Take – refers to action and obedience again. 2 Peter 1:3-10 The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17
The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17 Helmet of Salvation (cont’d) Satan tries to get us to doubt our Salvation The helmet gives us Justification - John 10:28,29 ; Romans 8:1 Sanctification – Romans 6:14, 18-22 Glorification – 1 Peter 1:3-5 ; Heb. 6:19
Application #5 Is your Helmet of Salvation fixed in such a way that you are protected from every blow of doubt and discouragement Satan can muster? The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17
The Sword of the Spirit Sword – short 6-18 in. carried at side Of the Spirit – “by” referring to the nature of the sword instead of its source. Spiritual weapon used in spiritual struggles Perfect weapon of divine origin and power 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17
The Sword of the Spirit (cont’d) Refers to the Scriptures which state … God is the Author – 2 Tim. 3:16 ; 2 Pet. 1:20 Bible is inerrant & infallible – Ps. 19:7,8 Bible is complete – Rev. 22:18,19 Bible is authoritative – Is. 1:2 Bible is effective – Is. 55:11 The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17
The Sword of the Spirit (cont’d) Bible has limitless resources & blessings Bible is source of truth – Jn. 17:17 Bible is source of happiness – Prov. 8:34 Bible is source of spiritual growth – 1 Pet. 2:2 Bible is source of power – Heb. 4:12 Bible is source of guidance – Ps. 119:105 Bible is source of comfort – Rom. 15:4 The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17
The Sword of the Spirit (cont’d) First it is a defensive weapon Shield offers broad protection Sword offers specific protection if handled precisely and skillfully Logos – general statements or messages Rhema – individual words or specific statements 2 Tim. 2:15 ; Rev.12:11 The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17
The Sword of the Spirit (cont’d) Second it is an offensive weapon It transforms from falsehood to truth; from darkness to light. Hebrews 4:12,13 Romans 10:17 “a word” specific 2 Timothy 4:2 The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17
Application #6 Are you a two way player? Do you know God’s Word well enough to defense the schemes of Satan and then be on the offense for His kingdom? The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17