The Whole Armor of God

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The Whole Armor of God

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The Shield of Faith
Ephesians 610-18
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10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord,
and in the power of His might. 11Put on the whole
armor of God, that you may be able to stand
against the wiles of the devil.
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12For 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.
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13Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that
you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and
having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore,
having girded your waist with truth, having put
on the breastplate of righteousness, 15and having
shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel
of peace 16above all, taking the shield of faith
with which you will be able to quench all the
fiery darts of the wicked one.
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17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword
of the Spirit, which is the word of God
18praying always with all prayer and supplication
in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with
all perseverance and supplication for all the
saints
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The Armor of God
The Shield of Faith

• Most important defensive piece of Roman armor.
• In Greek named a door.
• Made of six layers of thick animal hide.
• Thick and durable as metal but light weight.
• Soaked in water before battle.
• Would extinguish flaming arrows upon impact.

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• Definition
• The Greek word for faith is Pistis.
• Means conviction of the truth.
• Belief to believe.
• In NT it referred to a conviction or belief of a
  mans relationship to God and divine things.
• Trust and holy fervor are born of faith.

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• 1John 54 And this is the victory that has
  overcome the world our faith.
• So when do you win?
• Society teaches that you win when you get what
  you want when you want it.
• The Bible teaches that you win not when you get
  what you want, but the moment you believe.

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• Defining faith in practical terms, faith in God
  is
• Trusting in Gods word as truth.
• Trusting that God will provide for our needs.
• Trusting that God will protect us from evil.
• Believing that God is with us and lives in us.
• Believing that Christs sacrifice paid the
  penalty for our sin, reconciling us to God.
• Believing that through faith we have Christs
  authority over evil powers.

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• Above all, taking (seizing) the shield of faith
  with which you will be able (have the power) to
  quench (extinguish) all the fiery darts of the
  wicked one.
• But what is faith? Hebrews 111.
• Faith is the substance of things hoped for the
  evidence of things not seen.
• Romans 107 Faith comes by hearing, and hearing
  by the word of God.

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• In our human weakness, we may find it difficult
  to trust and believe God as we should.
• Hebrews 122.
• God through our Lord Jesus Christ is the author
  and finisher of our faith.
• We can and should ask God to build our faith.
• Mark 923-25

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The Shield of Faith Enemies Tactics

• Primary tactic is to persuade us to believe lies.
• Once we believe lies, our shields are
  deactivated.
• The enemy gains access to our hearts.
• The devils goal is to persuade us to make our own
  provision instead of trusting God for His.
• The fiery darts (temptations) inflame our sinful
  desires (lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes,
  pride of life) by stirring up our thoughts to
  fulfill them.
• Our faith based on Gods truth protects us
  because we dont believe the lies of the enemy.

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The Shield of Faith

• Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord
  Jesus Christ! In His mercy He has given us a new
  birth into a living hope through the resurrection
  of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an
  inheritance that can never perish, spoil or
  fade--kept in heaven for you, who through faith
  are shielded by Gods power until the coming of
  the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the
  last time. 1 Peter 13-5

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The Shield of Faith

• Jesus explained faith as believing and receiving.
• Mark 1123-24.
• Jesus said believe when you pray.
• If you have faith when you pray, it will come to
  pass.
• This is how we use the shield of faith!

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• We obtain the shield of faith by studying and
  hearing the Word of God.
• The word of God is what faith is based upon.
• You must speak (apply) the Word of God to your
  situation (circumstances) according to Gods
  truth.
• How do we express to God that we have faith while
  we are waiting for answers to prayers?
• We praise Him!

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Conclusion Building and EffectiveShield of
Faith

• We must speak what we believe.
• 2 Corinthians 413-14.
• Reaffirm your faith in God every day.
• Maintain a daily intake of Gods Word.
• Use Gods word to destroy the enemies lies.
• Ask God the strengthen your faith.