The Powerful Armor Of God

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The Powerful Armor Of God

• Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be
  able to stand firm against the schemes of the
  devil.
• (Ephesians 610-11)

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. . . therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH
TRUTH

• Not content with so many versions of truth.
• Determined to seek what is right to the smallest
  detail.

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. . . HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF
RIGHTEOUSNESS

• Why is it so important to put on?
• John 319-21 Satan can control us in our
  sinfulness.
• We may question our faith.
• We resist God.
• When do we have it on? Matt 56
• When it is our defining value

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. . . shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE
GOSPEL OF PEACE

• Why is it so important to put on?
• Satan can control us through ignorance.
• How do we know if weve put it on?
• When we have peace through our battles in life
  because of the gospel.

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. . . taking up the shield of faith with which
you will be able to extinguish all the flaming
arrows of the evil one.

• Why is it so important to put on?
• Other shields do not work cynicism, bitterness,
  science, careers, etc.
• Anxiety and insecurity makes us vulnerable.
• How do we know if weve put it on?
• When we know it will be OK, Ez 3430-31.

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And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION,

• Why is it so important to put on?
• We fight with confidence and determination,
  Hebrews 1113-16.
• How do we know if weve put it on?
• We are optimistic rather than discouraged.
• We are determined to go be with God.

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. . . and the sword of the Spirit, which is the
word of God.

• Why is it so important to put on?
• It is an ancient, powerful weapon.
• How do we know if we have the sword of the
  Spirit?
• When we are characterized and defined by our
  spirituality.

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The Armor Of God

• Put it on.
• Believe in its power.
• Win the battle of the mind.