Spiritual Growth 2 Lesson 14

The whoLe ArMour oF goD
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to
withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on
the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench
all the fiery darts of the *wicked one.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the
word of God;
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching
thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints
— ePhesians 6:13-18
This spiritual equipment is given to us both for defense (to keep what we
have in Christ Jesus), and offense (to claim new terrirtory for Jesus Christ)!
1. The helmet of salvation and the breastplate of righteousness are given to
us to protect our minds and our hearts from the enemy.
2. The shield of faith is given to us to protect us from the fiery darts if the
wicked one, Satan.
3. The sword of the Spirit is the word of God, by which we stand, and also
defeat our spiritual enemies.
4. Our feet are shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, because we
must take this gospel to the whole world, claiming new territory for Jesus.
5. The girdle of the truth of God’s Word keeps all the armour and
equipment in its proper place, and helps us to use it correctly.
6. We must pray “always, with all prayer and supplictions in the Spirit.”
Most of the above is essential just so we can stand, and not fall—not to
mention advancing on enemy territory and claiming new areas for Jesus
Christ.
100