1. Put on the Gospel Armor Ephesians 6:14-18
Studies in Ephesians
Put on the Gospel Armor
Ephesians 6:14-18

2. Ephesians 6:10-13
We are in a spiritual war
Against the spiritual forces of wickedness
We must put on the whole armor of God
2 Timothy :17, 2:21

3. Waist girded with truth
Ephesians 6:14-18
Waist girded with truth
A protective belt that supported garments and provided protection.

4. Waist girded with truth
Ephesians 6:14-18
Waist girded with truth
Girded – tightened up around the waist. Prepared for battle
Our “girdle” is truth
John 17:17, 8: Thessalonians 2:12
More than knowing, it is confidence. I KNOW the truth!

5. Breastplate of righteousness
Ephesians 6:14-18
Breastplate of righteousness
Breastplate protected the vital organs, neck and torso.

6. Breastplate of righteousness
Ephesians 6:14-18
Breastplate of righteousness
Our breastplate of righteousness
One who is satisfying God’s demands. Upright in behavior. Living a faithful life
Our success with others begins with our own godly lives – Matthew 5:16, Philippians 2:15-16

7. Feet shod with preparation of Gospel of Peace
Ephesians 6:14-18
Feet shod with preparation of Gospel of Peace
The right shoes are imperative for effective combat. Properly fitted

8. Feet shod with preparation of Gospel of Peace
Ephesians 6:14-18
Feet shod with preparation of Gospel of Peace
The gospel is the good news of salvation. Romans 1:16, Ephesians 1:13, 3:6
A gospel of peace – Romans 5:1 – with God Ephesians 2:14 – with one another
Matthew 5:9 – be peacemakers

9. Feet shod with preparation of Gospel of Peace
Ephesians 6:14-18
Feet shod with preparation of Gospel of Peace
Christians are to be prepared – 2 Timothy 2:21, Titus 3:1, 1 Peter 3:15
Romans 10:15

10. Ephesians 6:14-18
The Shield of faith
A larger shield (4 feet by 2 ½ feet). Used to protect while advancing. Could be used in formations.

11. Ephesians 6:14-18
The Shield of faith
Faith is believing and trusting God. 2 Peter 1:5, Hebrews 11:6
Our victory that overcomes the world – 1 John 5:4
1 Peter 5:8-9 – resist him, steadfast in the faith

12. The Helmet of Salvation
Ephesians 6:14-18
The Helmet of Salvation
A crucial piece of our armor. It protects the brain from trauma.
Why do soldiers sacrifice?

13. The Helmet of Salvation
Ephesians 6:14-18
The Helmet of Salvation
Salvation – our helmet of salvation!
Our protection – Matthew 10:28, 1 Peter 3:13-14
Our hope – 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Keeps us from quitting – Philippians 3:12-14, Hebrews 6:19

14. The Helmet of Salvation
Ephesians 6:14-18
The Helmet of Salvation
NOTE: If we are to survive spiritually, we need to protect the mind – 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

15. Ephesians 6:14-18
Sword of the Spirit
The sword, the offensive weapon. Here a short sword (i.e. a dagger) - used in hand to hand combat

16. Ephesians 6:14-18
Sword of the Spirit
The word of God sharper than a two-edged sword – Hebrews 4:12
We use it for defense – cf. Matthew 4:3, 7, 10
We need to go on offense too – Timothy 6:12

17. Ephesians 6:14-18
Sword of the Spirit
To be effective, we need to be familiar with it and use it effectively

18. Ephesians 6:14-18
Praying always
Communication so important to any battle plan! We need God on our side and must follow His direction (More in our next lesson)

19. Taking our armor seriously
Ephesians 6:14-18
Taking our armor seriously
Generally accepted that Rome’s fall was internal. Corruption, arrogance and laziness. This was reflected in the Roman army in its later years.
We must NEVER relax, become lazy and arrogant! Keep fighting!

20. Are you wearing the armor of God properly?