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1 The Protection and Reaffirming of Our Faith
The Shield of Faith Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11:6 Romans 10:17 The Protection and Reaffirming of Our Faith

2 “But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:14-15 “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith….” Hebrews 12:1-2

3 Not all who hear the gospel will respond to its message
Acts 2:38-40 Not all who do respond to the gospel will continue to remain faithful to the Lord Colossians 1:21-23 Can it be said of you that you have your shield before you, ready to defend and fight for the cause of Christ?

4 Nehemiah Rallies the People of God
The wall needed rebuilt, yet at the same time, they needed to defend themselves against the army of Samaria Faith helped them overcome the enemy and to complete their work Nehemiah 4:6-9, 15-18 Before being ready to do such a thing for Nehemiah and God – they had to have a true and abiding faith 1 Corinthians 15:58

5 The Whole Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-20
Paul’s exhortation to the Ephesians Life is a warfare – we struggle with the common calamities of life Religion is warfare – we struggle with the opposition of the powers of darkness Ephesians 6:10-20

6 Belt of Truth Truth must be taken into our hearts
Must read, study, understand and believe Must be applied in our life Character is not developed by hypocrisy, guilt and deceit – but rather by openness and faithfulness

7 Breastplate of Righteousness
Moral uprightness should be the mark of a Christian Christian’s obligation is to stand and fight Shoes Always ready to go to battle

8 Helmet of Salvation Sword
The result of God’s great grace toward us and although we can throw it aside voluntarily – the enemy can never strip it from us against our own free will Sword The Word of God

9 Shield of Faith Describes the unshakable trust in undeniable fact
True faith comes from hearing the Word of God Romans 10:17 Christianity is a system of faith We MUST take up the shield of faith in order to be ready for battle!

10 The Shield of Faith We are to resist the Devil
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith….” 1 Peter 5:8-9 “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” James 4:7

11 The Shield of Faith Will protect us by resisting the Devil in several different ways: By giving us the Will By giving us a Confident Spirit By giving us the Scripture By giving us Prayer By giving us Wisdom By giving us Character

12 Our Need to Reaffirm Our Faith
We need more to be like Joshua “And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:15) Why does the Christian’s faith weaken? There is no true desire to let Christ be Lord of their life! Matthew 10:34-39

13 Our Need to Reaffirm Our Faith
It is up to US where We end up Faith doesn’t just happen It is the result of dutifully serving and doing what the Lord has given us to do! To become more than what we are we must be dissatisfied with our present condition and WANT to change Philippians 3:12-14

14 Our Need to Reaffirm Our Faith
Firm conviction is a must Cost of discipleship is high Revelation 2:10 Faithfulness is firm conviction and being fully persuaded about God’s revelation and truth Be determined to take up the “shield of faith” and be fully persuaded to serve your creator!

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