1. Ephesians Series # 14 Called To Walk In Christ Called to Walk In The Strength Of God (Part 2) Ephesians 6:14-16

4. 1 Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."

5. Ephesians: Called To Walk In Christ Chapters 1-3 The emphasis is on our calling in Christ. Chapters 4-6 the emphasis is on our walking in Christ. walk in unity. walk in new life. walk as imitators of God. walk in submission. In 6:10 Paul writes “Finally” Last command is to walk in the Strength of God

6. In the last sermon we looked at 4 main points to help us Walk In The Strength Of God: The Energy – God’s power The Enemy - Satan The Equipment – armor of God 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. The End Result – we will stand

7. Ephesians 6:13-16 13 Therefore put on the full armor 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.

8. Are You Dressed For Success?

9. First, The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6:14

10. 1 Peter 1:13 “Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.” Or as the old KJV says “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind…”

11. Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” 1 Peter 2:2 “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,”

12. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God- breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Deuteronomy 32:46-47 “"Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you-- they are your life….”

14. The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace

15. The Shield of Faith

16. Check your armor. Are you using each piece? 1. The belt of truth - Are you willing to engage in spiritual battle? 2. The breastplate of righteousness - Do you have confidence for spiritual battle? 3. The shoes of the gospel of peace - Are you ready for spiritual battle? 4. The shield of faith - Are you able to defend yourself from the fiery darts of Satan?

17. Put on the armor of God