1. Shield of Faith (Ephesians 6:16)
Armour of God
Shield of Faith
(Ephesians 6:16)

2. Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.13 Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

3. Shield of Faith (Ephesians 6:16)
16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one (NIV) 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. (KJV)

4. Armour of God - Shield of Faith
The Shield of Faith protects the whole person

6. Roman Shield: Scutum

7. Armour of God - Shield of Faith
The Shield of Faith protects the whole person
Faith protects the:
Head – Enabling us to have confidence in our knowledge of God
Heart – Enabling us to remember our eternal reward
Arm - Enabling us gain strength to do God’s Will
Foot – Enabling us to stand firm and not be misled
Faith protects the armour of God

8. Daniel 3:17-18
17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. 18 But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

9. Job 27:3-4
3As long as I have life within me, the breath of God in my nostrils,4 my lips will not say anything wicked, and my tongue will not utter lies.

10. Armour of God - Shield of Faith
The Shield of Faith is only as strong as what it’s made of

12. Armour of God - Shield of Faith
The Shield of Faith is only as strong as what it’s made of
Faith that is strong is not based on earthly things
How do we know if it is strong? It must be of ‘heaven’s forging’
Rest on the truth
Based on God’s Word

13. Romans 10:17
17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

14. Joshua 1:8
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

15. Armour of God - Shield of Faith
The Shield of Faith is only as strong as what it’s made of
Faith that is strong is not based on earthly things
How do we know if it is strong? It must be of ‘heaven’s forging’
Rest on the truth
Based on God’s Word
Fixed in the person of Christ

16. Hebrews 12:1-2a
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of faith…

17. Armour of God - Shield of Faith
The Shield of Faith is only as strong as what it’s made of
Faith that is strong is not based on earthly things
How do we know if it is strong? It must be of ‘heaven’s forging’
Rest on the truth
Based on God’s Word
Fixed in the person of Christ
Faith can grow stronger

18. Armour of God - Shield of Faith
The Shield of Faith needs to be handled well
It needs to be utilised
We need to know how to use it, by knowing the:
Promises of God

19. Deuteronomy 31:8
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

20. Jeremiah 29:11
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

21. Armour of God - Shield of Faith
The Shield of Faith needs to be handled well
It needs to be utilised
We need to know how to use it by, knowing the:
Promises of God
Doctrines of Faith
Faithfulness of God
Can be utilised effectively with the ‘Body of Christ’

22. Tetsudo (tortoise)

23. Matthew 18:19-20
19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

24. Armour of God - Shield of Faith
1. The Shield of Faith protects the whole person
Are you protected in all areas of your life?
2. The Shield of Faith is only as strong as what it’s made of
How strong is your faith? What is it based on?
3. The Shield of Faith needs to be handled well
Are you actively living out your faith? Do you know how to use it?
Is your faith being exercised as part of the body of Christ?

25. Ephesians 6:16
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

26. 1 John 5:4
4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.