The Armor of God

"...the whole world is under the sway of the evil one." 1 John 5:19

God's will for us

"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.

"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.

"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...." Ephesians 6:10-18

EACH PIECE

CHRISTIAN PARADIGM

Put on:
Notice the Order:
Know and affirm:

Belt of TRUTH

1. Let God guide you and mold your conscience through His Truth in your heart and mind. His sovereignty, love, wisdom, and holiness. (Deut. 4:39; Ps. 18:1-3)

Breastplate of RIGHTEOUSNESS

2. When God has imprinted His Truth on your heart and conscience, You will indeed know and follow His ways. When you stumble and fall, you repent and ... Jesus Christ and His blood, which cleanses us from sin. The cross which frees us from bondage to sin and our selfish nature.

Sandals of PEACE

3. Result: The blessing of walking with Him on His Ways and sharing the gospel while resting in Jesus. Our peace through our union and ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Shield of FAITH

4. Walk by Faith -- trusting that God will accomplish His will through His faithful sheep. Matt Our continual trust in God, His Word, and His promises.

Helmet of SALVATION

Delight in in what Christ has accomplished through the cross God's promises of daily and eternal salvation in Jesus Christ.

Sword of the Spirit His WORD

Delight in His Word; share it with others. The power of God's Word to counter deception and triumph over spiritual foes.

EACH PIECE		CHRISTIAN PARADIGM
*Put on:*	*Notice the Order:*	*Know and affirm:*
Belt of TRUTH	1. Let God guide you and mold your conscience through His Truth in your heart and mind.	His sovereignty, love, wisdom, and holiness. (Deut. 4:39; Ps. 18:1-3)
Breastplate of RIGHTEOUSNESS	2. When God has imprinted His Truth on your heart and conscience, You will indeed know and follow His ways. When you stumble and fall, you repent and ...	Jesus Christ and His blood, which cleanses us from sin. The cross which frees us from bondage to sin and our selfish nature.
Sandals of PEACE	3. Result: The blessing of walking with Him on His Ways and sharing the gospel while resting in Jesus.	Our peace through our union and ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Shield of FAITH	4. Walk by Faith -- trusting that God will accomplish His will through His faithful sheep. Matt	Our continual trust in God, His Word, and His promises.
Helmet of SALVATION	Delight in in what Christ has accomplished through the cross	God's promises of daily and eternal salvation in Jesus Christ.
Sword of the Spirit His WORD	Delight in His Word; share it with others.	The power of God's Word to counter deception and triumph over spiritual foes.