THEE FULL ARMOR OF GOD (6)
(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. Sword of the Spirit
a) The Sword of the Spirit is the only offensive weapon in the Full Armor of God with which we can strike against Satan. This weapon represents the Word of God, the Bible. "For 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." (Hebrews 4:12, NIV)
b) When Jesus Christ was tempted in the desert by Satan, he countered with the truth of Scripture, setting an example for us. Satan's tactics have not changed, so the Sword of the Spirit, the Bible, is still our best defense. Commit the Word to your memory and to your heart.
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. Sword of the Spirit
a) The Sword of the Spirit is the only offensive weapon in the Full Armor of God with which we can strike against Satan. This weapon represents the Word of God, the Bible. "For 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." (Hebrews 4:12, NIV)
b) When Jesus Christ was tempted in the desert by Satan, he countered with the truth of Scripture, setting an example for us. Satan's tactics have not changed, so the Sword of the Spirit, the Bible, is still our best defense. Commit the Word to your memory and to your heart.
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