Put on the Full Armor of God - Feet prepared with the Gospel of Peace Allen Lo (March 19, 2017)
Ephesian 6:10-18 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,[a] against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 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.
Ephesian 6:10-18 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—
The Full Armor of God Belt of Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Feet prepared with the Gospel of Peace Shield of Faith Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirit
Review - Belt of Truth WHAT Belt of Truth is the word of God Foundation of our service WHY: Be not deceived by Satan Be always ready for the spiritual warfare HOW : Discipline yourself to study the Bible A life that shows the belt of truth is buckled on
Action : Belt of Truth Read through the Bible in ONE year Attend Sunday school to study God’s word systematically Memorize ONE Bible verse a day (or a week)
The Breastplate of Righteousness WHAT Self-righteousness Imputed righteousness Imparted righteousness (SANCTIFICATION) WHY: The Breastplate protect our heart Everything starts from our heart HOW : It gives us assurance from inside It promotes a true Christian life
Action : Breastplate of Righteousness Admit that we cannot achieve righteousness by ourselves Accept Jesus Christ as our Lord who cleanse us from our sins Ask the Holy Spirit to help us live a righteous life everyday At school, at work, at home, at church Any place Any time Any person…
Feet prepared with the Gospel of Peace What Why How (Action)
Footware 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
What is a Caliga? Using Roman solider as example Caligae (Latin; singular caliga) are heavy-soled hobnailed military boots known for being issued to Roman legionary soldiers and auxiliaries throughout the Roman Republic and Empire. An essential piece of the Roman soldiers equipment
What is Caliga for? Stability Mobility The nails sticking out from the soles of the shoes acted like cleats Providing firm footing so he kept his feet in battle Mobility His feet were protected over rough terrain The Roman soldier can move quickly and confidently
What is gospel of peace? Gospel = The good news The truth (belt of truth) A righteous life as testimony (breastplate of righteousness) Share the good news with other Peace with God (Vertical relationship) Pace with Men (Horizontal relationship)
Peace of Mind - False Peace It is a peace that has no repentance involved in it It is a peace that has no sense of the awfulness of sin It is a peace that knows no struggling against sin in a personal pursuit of holiness (self- righteousness) KP: Psychological peace NOT a spiritual peace
Peace with God – Bad News Man and God had perfect relationship after the creation (Garden of Eden) Man and God were at war after the fall Man’s destination is eternal separation from God Roman 6:23a “For the wages of sin is death...” KP: Man is not in peace with God
Peace with God – Good News Rom 6:23b “…but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. ” Rom 5:1 “..., we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” Christ died on the cross for our sins Christ’s blood cleansed us so we can reconcile with God and have peace with Him KP: Man is in peace with God thru Jesus Christ
Peace with man Due to our sinful nature, we don’t have peace with man Man is often at war with each other Salvation give us a new life in Christ 2 Cor 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” KP: Peace with other thru spirited filled life
Feet prepared with the Gospel of Peace WHAT Caliga provides both stability and mobility Peace with God and peace with man WHY: STABILITY as we embrace the Gospel of peace MOBILITY as we take this Gospel out to the world HOW : Stand firm in the truth Action and speed in sharing the gospel of peace
Why we need Caligae? It will give us STABILITY as we embrace the Gospel of peace Gives me strength and confidence I stand with Jesus Christ in the spiritual warfare It will give us MOBILITY as we take this Gospel out to the world Be aggressive - moving into enemy territory Attack by taking the same gospel of peace
Feet prepared with the Gospel of Peace WHAT Caliga provides both stability and mobility Peace with God and peace with man WHY: STABILITY as we embrace the Gospel of peace MOBILITY as we take this Gospel out to the world HOW : Stand firm in the truth Action and speed in sharing the gospel of peace
How to prepare our feet… Gospel is not useful if it is not taken to the people who need it. Need to stand firm on the truth (Stability) Belt of Truth (Gospel of peace) Breastplate of righteousness (Testomony) Need action and speed (Mobility) Confidence to share the gospel of peace Be ready to share anytime anywhere any person
Feet prepared with the Gospel of Peace WHAT Caliga provides both stability and mobility Peace with God and peace with man WHY: STABILITY as we embrace the Gospel of peace MOBILITY as we take this Gospel out to the world HOW : Stand firm in the truth Action and speed in sharing the gospel of peace
Action : Footware Memorize “The Roman Road’” (Gospel of peace) Romans 1:20-21 - God is the creator Romans 3:23 - We all have sinned Romans 5:8 - Christ died for our sins Romans 6:23 - The wages of sin is death Romans 10:9-10 - Confess Jesus is Lord Romans 10:13 - Call upon God and you are saved Romans 11:36 - Make Jesus the Lord of your life Share it with at least one person in the next 30 days (Action and speed)