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Note: All of the Scripture references are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

THE ARMOUR THAT DEFEATS SATAN

(EPHESIANS 6:10 - 18)

INTRODUCTION:

A. Girdle of truth Eph.6:14

1.We must be aware of the fact that we are in a battle.
2. We cannot pick and choose the pieces of armour that suit us.
3." Put on the WHOLE armour of God..."

THE GIRDLE

A. Girdle of truth Eph.6:14

1. Satan is a liar.
2. We must defend ourselves with truth.
3. (III John 4) "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in the truth."
4. Loins or hips are the pivotal point for action.
5. Spiritual warfare must be motivated by truth.
6. When we have the "attitude of truth" we can defend and understand the reason for spiritual warfare.

THE BREASTPLATE

B. Breastplate of righteousness Eph.6:14

1. Protect vital organs.
2. (II Cor. 5:21) "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."
3. Satan is the accuser.
a. He reminds us of our sins.
b. He reminds us of our unworthiness.
4. We must dress in the righteousness of Christ.
5. The difference between "imputed" and "imparted" righteousness.
a. Imputed means that the moment we are born again our sin account is blotted out and God sees the righteousness of Christ in its stead.
b. Imparted means that as I walk with God I become more like Him.
c. (Eph. 4:24) "And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness." (Rom. 8:29) "...predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son,..."
d. Imputation is my standing with God for eternity.
e. Impartation is my experiential walk with Christ on earth.

THE SHOES

C. Shoes of Peace Eph.6:15 "...Feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace..."

1. The soldier must have sure footing.
2. Our footing is the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
a. (I Cor. 15:3-5) This declares that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day!
b. (Rom. 5:1-2) This declares that we are justified by faith!
3. (Eph. 6:13) "...having done all to stand."
4. The word "preparation" means "equipment readiness"
a. (II Tim. 2:15)- We are to study: Be able to "...rightly dividing the word of truth."
b. (I Pet. 3:15)- "...and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you..."
5. Paradoxical as it may seem, the Christian soldier wages peace, not war.

THE SHIELD

D. Shield of Faith (Eph. 6:16)- "...to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."

1. "Above all"
2. This piece of equipment is built upon the knowledge of the Word of God.
3. It is a piece that must be exercised.
4. In laying hold of the promises of this Book and can quench the firery darts of Satan.
5. "I cannot keep sparrows from flying about my head, but I can keep them from making a nest in my hair." (Martin Luther)
6. The fiery dart must be quenched immediately before its poison spreads.

THE HELMET

E. The Helmet of Salvation

1. (I Thess. 5:8)- "...and for an helmet, the hope of Salvation."
2. The return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
3. (Titus 2:13)- "...Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;..."
4. It is often easy to get discouraged in the Christian life.
5. We need an ultimate hope which is the rapture.
6. (II Tim. 4:8)- (Crown of Righteousness) we get on that day.

THE SWORD

F. The Sword of the Spirit (Eph. 6:17)- "...which is the word of God."

1. The only offensive weapon we have been issued.
2. (Heb. 4:12)- "...For the Word of God is quick, and powerful,and sharper than any two-edged sword..."
3. A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD
a. Martin Luther
5. Third stanza (of the song)

HOW TO PUT THE ARMOUR ON

By means of "...all prayer and supplication in the Spirit..."(Eph. 6:18)

1. We pray on each piece.
2. Remember, we must take on the whole armour of God.
B. STAND UP FOR JESUS
1. Stanza 3 (of the song)
2. "Each piece put on with prayer"

TAKE INVENTORY

1. Have you taken on the whole armour?
2. Have you deliberately purposed to stay battle- ready?
3. Do you daily exercise your shield of faith?
4. Are you looking forward to the comming of the Lord?
5. Do you keep your sword sharp?
6. Do you daily put on each piece with prayer?

Ask yourself these questions and if you can't answer yes then you need to make a change in your Christian life and put on and use the whole armour of God.

This study is here for your edification. My prayer is that you continue on in your personal study of the Word of God.

This is being printed with permission from Bensalem Baptist Church.

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