May 31, 2020
Authentic Spirituality Pt. 14
Stand & Fight! Eph. 6:10-20
By Louie Marsh, 5-31-2020
Introduction – War Trivia
1) PREPARE myself.
For the rest, brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the might of his strength. Put on the panoply of God, that ye may be able to stand against the artifices of the devil: Ephesians 6:10-11 (Darby)
19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might Ephesians 1:19 (ESV)
2) KNOW my enemy.
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 (ESV)
They are…
3) Take a STAND!
13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Ephesians 6:13 (ESV)
4) SOLDIER UP!
13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God… Ephesians 6:13a (ESV)
The Armor Of God:
14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth… Ephesians 6:14a (ESV)
SINCERE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST, HONESTY IN EVERYTHING
and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, Ephesians 6:14b (ESV)
BEING RIGHT WITH GOD (JUSTIFICATION) RIGHT CONDUCT
15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:15 (ESV)
FIRMNESS THAT COMES FROM KNOWING CHRIST; READINESS TO SHARE THE FAITH –
16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; Ephesians 6:16 (ESV)
GOD’S PROTECTION
Faith in What?
SHOW PICTURES – Chamberlain, Edsel
"Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5 (NIV)
BLESSINGS OF SALVATION,
17 and take the helmet of salvation…Ephesians 6:17a (ESV)
But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 (NIV)
GOD’S WORD; THE SPIRIT GIVING US THE RIGHT WORDS
and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, Ephesians 6:17b (ESV)
But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Matthew 10:19-20 (NIV)
5) Pray it DOWN!
18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, Ephesians 6:18 (ESV)
Play recording of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 6th 1944
6) Pray for my SPIRITUAL LEADERS.
19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:19-20 (ESV)