Ephesians 6 10 17 10 Finally be strong
Ephesians 6: 10 -17 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, 15 and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; 16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 1
First three items of the Armor of God righteousness (breastplate of) truth (girded your loins) gospel of peace (shod your feet) R. Henderson 9/6/09 Lesson # 36 2
Full Armor of God salvation (helmet of) righteousness (breastplate of) faith (shield of) truth (girded your loins) word of God (sword of the spirit) gospel of peace (shod your feet) R. Henderson 9/6/09 Lesson # 36 3
Ephesians 6: 10 -17 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, 15 and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; 16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 4
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. put on the full armor of God take up the full armor of God taking up the shield of faith R. Henderson 9/6/09 Lesson # 36 5
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. you will be able to stand firm – you will be able to resist – you will be able to extinguish R. Henderson 9/6/09 Lesson # 36 6
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. the schemes of the devil – in the evil day – all the flaming arrows of the evil one R. Henderson 9/6/09 Lesson # 36 7
17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. take THE HELMET OF SALVATION you take … and … take – signifies to accept example: 1 Thess 2: 13 … when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, Helmet of Salvation – What aspect of salvation is this speaking of ? 8
17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God you take … sword – short sword or dagger example: Heb. 4: 12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, How did Christ use the sword of the spirit in Matt. Chp. 4 9
Spiritual warfare * • Spiritual warfare salvation is standing in our righteousness position in Christ, carried out by the faith life of Christ in & truth through the believer word of God so that Christ’s life gospel of peace is shown in our character & our Ephesians 6: 14 -17 behavior R. Henderson 9/6/09 Lesson # 36 * Vern Peterman 10
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