Sunday Service February 29, 2004 3:30 PM THE ARMOR OF

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Sunday Service February 29, 2004 330 PM THE
ARMOR OF GOD PROTECTION FOR BELIEVERS Bro
Leo Primero
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REFERENCE VERSE Ephesians 6 10-20 V.
10-12. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the
strength of His might. Put on the full armor of
God, so that you will be able to stand firm
against the schemes of the devil. For our
struggle is not against flesh and blood, but
against the rulers, against the powers, against
the world forces of this darkness, against the
spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly
places.
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REFERENCE VERSE Ephesians 6 10-20 V.
13-16. Therefore, take up the full armor of God,
so that you will be able to resist in the evil
day, and having done everything, to stand firm.
Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins
with truth, and having put on the breastplate of
righteousness, and having shod your feet with the
preparation of the gospel of peace in addition
to all, taking up the shield of faith with which
you will be able to extinguish all the flaming
arrows of the evil one.
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REFERENCE VERSE Ephesians 6 10-20 V.
17-20. And take the helmet of salvation, and the
sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
With all prayer and petition pray at all times in
the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the
alert with all perseverance and petition for all
the saints, and pray on my behalf, that utterance
may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to
make known with boldness the mystery of the
gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains
that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I
ought to speak.
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What constitutes the Armor of God?
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• THE ARMOR OF GOD
• The Belt Of Truth
• V. 14a. Stand firm therefore, having girded your
  loins with truth

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Ephesians 424. You must display a new nature
because you are a new person, created in God's
likeness righteous, holy, and true.
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John 321. But he who practices the truth comes
to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested
as having been wrought in God.
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The belt of truth holds our garment together. It
holds the sheath of your sword.
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• THE ARMOR OF GOD
• The Breastplate Of Righteousness
• V. 14b. And having put on the breastplate of
  righteousness

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Proverbs 418. But the path of the righteous is
like the light of dawn that shines brighter and
brighter until the full day.
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2 Corinthians 217. We don't sell the word of
God for a profit like many other people do. No!
But in Christ we speak in truth before God. We
speak like men sent from God.
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Breastplate of righteousness protects the vital
organs, specifically the heart. The breastplate
covers our back as well.
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• THE ARMOR OF GOD
• Shoes of Readiness
• V. 15. And having shod your feet with the
  preparation of the gospel of peace

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1 Corinthians 1558. Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always
abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that
your toil is not in vain in the Lord.
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2 Timothy 219. But God's truth stands firm like
a foundation stone with this inscription "The
Lord knows those who are his," and "Those who
claim they belong to the Lord must turn away from
all wickedness."
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Shoes of Readiness. A firm footing and foundation
is vital. Be steadfast and unmovable in the
stance of your faith
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• THE ARMOR OF GOD
• Shield of Faith
• V. 16. In addition to all, taking up the shield
  of faith with which you will be able to
  extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil
  one,

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James 13. Knowing that the testing of your
faith produces endurance.
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Hebrews 612. Then you will not become
spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you
will follow the example of those who are going to
inherit God's promises because of their faith and
patience.
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2 Thessalonians 14. We proudly tell God's other
churches about your endurance and faithfulness in
all the persecutions and hardships you are
suffering.
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Shield of Faith. Your shield is what you use to
deflect the fiery darts.
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• THE ARMOR OF GOD
• Helmet of Salvation
• V. 17a. And take the helmet of salvation

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Isaiah 354. Say to those who are afraid, "Be
strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming
to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save
you."
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1 Timothy 612 Fight the good fight of faith
take hold of the eternal life to which you were
called, and you made the good confession in the
presence of many witnesses.
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Helmet of Salvation. The helmet guards our minds
and thought process. The spiritual battles take
place in our minds.
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• THE ARMOR OF GOD
• Sword of the Spirit
• V. 17b. And the sword of the Spirit, which is
  the Word of God.

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Hebrews 412. For the Word of God is living and
active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and
piercing as far as the division of soul and
spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to
judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
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Sword of the Spirit. Is sharper than a
double-edged sword. Study and obey It.
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• THE ARMOR OF GOD
• Prayer in Spirit
• V. 18. With all prayer and petition pray at all
  times in the Spirit

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1 Corinthians 75. Stop depriving one another,
except by agreement for a time, so that you may
devote yourselves to prayer, and come together
again so that Satan will not tempt you because of
your lack of self-control.
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Philippians 46. Be anxious for nothing, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known to
God.
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Prayer in Spirit. Prayer is your communication of
the battle plan and supply line with the Lord.
His plan is always perfect His support never
fails.
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• THE ARMOR OF GOD
• Belt of Truth reflects our lifestyle and the
  strength of your faith and your walk in the
  Spirit
• Breastplate of Righteousness when were in
  Christ, we look, live, and act like Christ
• Shoes of Readiness always be ready to share a
  testimony and most of all His Gospel

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• THE ARMOR OF GOD
• Shield of Faith dont lapse into fear
• Helmet of Salvation stand firm in what you
  know that are the promises and grace of God
• Sword of the Spirit wield it skillfully
• Prayer in Spirit His support never diminish