5.22.2024 | THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD
Ephesians 6:10-12 NKJV
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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.
Ephesians 6:13-16
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. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
Ephesians 6:17-18
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.
Genesis 1:27-28 NKJV
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.
The Lord of Hosts means “God of Angelic Armies”.
Psalm 46:7 NKJV
The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Revelation 1:17-18 NKJV
And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, “Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.
Ephesians 6:10 NKJV
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Ephesians 6:12 NKJV
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.
Our ultimate battle is not against people but against demonic powers
Ephesians 6:13 NKJV
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.
1. The Belt of Truth – It keeps us grounded in who God is to us and who we are to Him
Ephesians 6:14 NKJV
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness.
2. The Breastplate of Righteousness – It guards our hearts and emotions
Ephesians 6:14 NKJV
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness.
3. Shoes of The Gospel of Peace – They remind us that our battle isn’t to advance our kingdom but His
Ephesians 6:15 NKJV
And having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace.
4. The Shield of Faith – They protects us against schemes of the enemy
Ephesians 6:16 NKJV
Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
5. The Helmet of Salvation – It guards our minds against demonic influence
Ephesians 6:17 NKJV
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
6. The Sword of The Spirit – It gives us an effective weapon to fight the enemy's attacks
Ephesians 6:17 NKJV
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.