THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD (3)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. The Full Armor of God
a) The Full Armor of God, described by the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 6:10-18, is our spiritual defense against attacks by Satan.
b) Now if we were to leave home every morning dressed like the man in this picture, we would feel pretty silly. Fortunately that's not necessary. The Full Armor of God may be invisible, but it's just as real, and when used properly and worn daily, it provides solid protection against the Enemy's onslaught.
c) The good news is that none of these six pieces of the Full Armor of God require power on our part. Jesus Christ has already won our victory through his sacrificial death on the cross. We only have to put on the effective armor he has given us.
d) In this illustrated, step by step study of the Full Armor of God, you'll learn the importance of wearing your spiritual armor daily and how it protects against Satan's attacks.
2. Gospel of Peace
a) Ephesians 6:15 talks about fitting our feet with the readiness that comes from the Gospel of Peace. Terrain was rocky in the ancient world, requiring sturdy, protective footwear. On a battlefield or near a fort, the enemy might scatter barbed spikes or sharp stones to slow an army down. In the same way, Satan scatters traps for us as we're trying to spread the gospel. The Gospel of Peace is our protection, reminding us that it is by grace that souls are saved. We can sidestep Satan's obstacles when we remember "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16, NIV)
b) Fitting our feet with the readiness of the Gospel of Peace is described in 1 Peter 3:15 like this: "... always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear ..." (NIV) Sharing the gospel of salvation ultimately brings peace between God and men (Romans 5:1).
The End ...
1. The Full Armor of Goda) The Full Armor of God, described by the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 6:10-18, is our spiritual defense against attacks by Satan.
b) Now if we were to leave home every morning dressed like the man in this picture, we would feel pretty silly. Fortunately that's not necessary. The Full Armor of God may be invisible, but it's just as real, and when used properly and worn daily, it provides solid protection against the Enemy's onslaught.
c) The good news is that none of these six pieces of the Full Armor of God require power on our part. Jesus Christ has already won our victory through his sacrificial death on the cross. We only have to put on the effective armor he has given us.
d) In this illustrated, step by step study of the Full Armor of God, you'll learn the importance of wearing your spiritual armor daily and how it protects against Satan's attacks.
2. Gospel of Peace
a) Ephesians 6:15 talks about fitting our feet with the readiness that comes from the Gospel of Peace. Terrain was rocky in the ancient world, requiring sturdy, protective footwear. On a battlefield or near a fort, the enemy might scatter barbed spikes or sharp stones to slow an army down. In the same way, Satan scatters traps for us as we're trying to spread the gospel. The Gospel of Peace is our protection, reminding us that it is by grace that souls are saved. We can sidestep Satan's obstacles when we remember "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16, NIV)
b) Fitting our feet with the readiness of the Gospel of Peace is described in 1 Peter 3:15 like this: "... always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear ..." (NIV) Sharing the gospel of salvation ultimately brings peace between God and men (Romans 5:1).
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