Bible Question: how does the whole armour of god in ephesians 6:10-15 compair to jesus each piece has simalarty some how |
Bible Answer: Ephesians 6:10-17 - In the Christian life we battle against "principalities and powers" (the powerful evil forces of fallen angels headed by Satan who is a vicious fighter, see 1 Peter 5:8). To withstand their attacks, we must depend on God's strength and use every piece of his armor. Paul is not only giving this counsel to the church, the body of Christ, but to all individuals within the church. The whole body needs to be armed. As you do battle against "the rulers of the darkness of this world," fight in the strength of the church, whose power comes from the Holy Spirit. 1. Piece of Armor 2. Use 3. Application 4. Comparison to Jesus 1. ***Strong Belt*** 2. Truth 3. Satan fights with lies, and sometimes his lies sound like truth; but only believers have God's truth which can defeat Satan's lies. 4. Jesus said: "I am the Way, the *Truth* and the Life" - John 14:6 1. ***Breastplate*** 2. God's approval 3. Satan often attacks our hearts - the seat of our emotions, self-worth, and trust. God's approval is the breastplate that protects our hearts. He approves of us because he loves us and sent his Son to die for us. 4. Jesus death paid for our sin so that we may have God's approval. – “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him”. - 2 Corinthians 5:21 1. ***Shoes*** 2. Readiness to spread the Good News 3. Satan wants us to think that telling others the Good News is a worthless and hopeless task – the size of the task is too big and the negative responses are too much to handle. But the “shoes” God gives us are the motivation to continue to proclaim the true peace which is available in God – news everyone needs to hear. 4. Jesus said that before he returns, the Gospel of the Kingdom (the message of salvation) would be preached throughout the world. This was the disciples’ mission – and it is ours today. Jesus talked about the end times and final judgment to show his followers the urgency of spreading the Good News of salvation to everyone. “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come”. – Matthew 24:14 1. ***Shield*** 2. Faith 3. What we see are Satan’s attacks in the form of insults, setbacks, and temptations. But the shield of faith protects us from Satan’s flaming arrows. With God’s perspective, we can see beyond our circumstances and know that ultimate victory is ours. 4. Jesus said: “I am the Way…” (John 14.6) By having faith in Jesus we will overcome Satan’s flaming arrows. “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?” – 1 John 5:4-5 1. ***Helmet*** 2. Salvation 3. Satan wants us to make us doubt God, Jesus, and our salvation. The helmet protects our minds from doubting God’s saving work for us. 4. Jesus--Yeshua in Hebrew--means "Salvation". Salvation is Jesus Christ. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” - John 3:16 1. ***Sword*** 2. The Spirit, the Word of God 3. The sword is the only weapon of offense in this list of armor. There are times when we need to take the offensive against Satan. When we are tempted, we need to trust in the truth of God’s Word. 4. All scripture was breathed into the writers by God. We could not know of Him and of His plan to save us without His Words to us. He breathed His Truth, Power, and Love into the Bible. His Holy Spirit leads us into understanding of God's Word. We can fight evil with His Word. God tells us to hide His Words in our heart. They are sharper than a two edge sword. Memorizing verses from the Bible will help you fight the evil one when he tries to temp you or hurt you. There is power in the Name of Jesus and power in His Word. |
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