1. “The Truth Concerning Our Commitment!”
(Truth Matters)
“The Truth Concerning Our Commitment!”
Ephesians 6:10-20

3. A good general outline to the book of Ephesians: Chapters 1-2 (Sit with Christ); Chapters 3-4 (Walk with Christ); Chapters 5-6 (Stand with Christ)…

4. Purpose:
to better understand the role of truth in our commitment/standing firm in the Lord

5. I WHY Stand Firm in the Lord (vv 10-12)
A. We Can Stand With None Mightier (v 10)

6. John 15:5
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

7. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me.”
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me.”

8. I WHY Stand Firm in the Lord (vv 10-12)
A. We Can Stand With None Mightier (v 10)
B. We Stand Not Against Flesh and Blood (v 12)

9. 1 Corinthians 15:50
“I declare to you brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.”

10. I WHY Stand Firm in the Lord (vv 10-12)
A. We Can Stand With None Mightier (v 10)
B. We Stand Not Against Flesh and Blood (v 12)
C. We Stand Against Satan (vv )

11. “…like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.”
1 Peter 5:8
“…like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.”

12. II HOW to Stand Firm in the Lord (vv 14-20)
A. Stand Firm with the Belt of Truth (v 14)

13. “The Belt of Truth”

14. II HOW to Stand Firm in the Lord (vv 14-20)
A. Stand Firm with the Belt of Truth (v 14)
B. Stand Firm with the Breastplate of Righteousness (v 14)

15. “The Breastplate of Righteousness”

16. II HOW to Stand Firm in the Lord (vv 14-20)
A. Stand Firm with the Belt of Truth (v 14)
B. Stand Firm with the Breastplate of Righteousness (v 14)
C. Stand Firm with Shod Feet (v 15)

17. “Shod Feet”

18. “…how beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
Romans 10:15b
“…how beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

19. II HOW to Stand Firm in the Lord (vv 14-20)
D. Stand Firm with the Shield of Faith (v 16)

20. “The Shield of Faith ”

21. “…This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”
1 John 5:4
“…This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”

22. II HOW to Stand Firm in the Lord (vv 14-20)
D. Stand Firm with the Shield of Faith (v 16)
E. Stand Firm with the Helmet of Salvation (v 17)

23. “The Helmet of Salvation ”

24. II HOW to Stand Firm in the Lord (vv 14-20)
D. Stand Firm with the Shield of Faith (v 16)
E. Stand Firm with the Helmet of Salvation (v 17)
F. Stand Firm with the Sword of the Spirit (v 17)

25. “The Sword of the Spirit ”

26. II HOW to Stand Firm in the Lord (vv 14-20)
D. Stand Firm with the Shield of Faith (v 16)
E. Stand Firm with the Helmet of Salvation (v 17)
F. Stand Firm with the Sword of the Spirit (v 17)
G. Stand Firm in Prayer (vv 18-20

27. Conclusion and Summary Without truth there is no commitment!
Just finished reading a book entitled Not a Fan. It’s premise is based on Luke 9:23 where is says, “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.”
Without truth there is no commitment!