Ephesians Study Chapter 6 - The Armor of God When God Calls with Michael McCaskill

Imitators of God! (Cont) (vs 1-9)
Children obey your parentsThey are ChristiansIt’s the 5th commandmentIt is rightFathers (or parents)Don’t provoke themDon’t say one thing and mean anotherBlame and praise when appropriateDo what you say you will doDon’t do what you say you won’t doDon’t do anything that confuses the childBring them up in the discipline and admonition of the LordDiscipline themIn love not angerBe fair and consistentInstruct and encourageChristian masters (think boss or supervisor)Seek the servants’ (workers’) well beingDon’t threatenSubmit to the LordDon’t play favoritesArmor of God (vs 10-24)
The enemy is spiritualThe devil - accuserSatan - adversarySatan’s helpers - demonic creatures that assist satan in his attacks.Satan’s abilitiesPowerfulCraftyStrategicCunningOur equipmentBelt (girdle) of truthHeld the other parts of the armor togetherSatan is a liar but truth will defeat himWhen a believer lies, everything falls apart. David is just one of many examplesBreastplate of righteousnessCovered from neck to waist back and frontSymbolized the believer’s righteousness in Christ and righteous lifeSatan as accuser can’t accuse the believer living a godly life in the power of the Spirit.Shoes of the gospelGospel gives us sure footing in battleGives us peace with God and therefore not fear attack from man or SatanSatan declared war but with the Gospel we are to promote peaceShoes also prepare us to share the Gospel each day with those who haven’t heard.Provide beautiful feet (Isaiah 52:7)Shield of faithShield protected from arrows, spears, and fiery darts.A trust in the promises and power of GodFaith is a defensive tactic deflecting Satans fiery darts.Interlocked the soldiers could march toward the enemy like a wallNot in this aloneHelmet of salvationHelmet protects the head (mind)Signifies when God controls the mind, satan can’t lead astrayBible study plays a huge role in a believer’s Christian growth, service, and victory over satan.Sword of the SpiritOnly offensive weapon God providesA physical sword cuts the bodyThe Word of God cuts the heartWe were cut to the heart when the Word convicted us or our sinsSatan tries to use the Word of God to confuse us but the more we study and understand the harder it is for Satan to confuse us.Jesus is the full armor of GodWe put on Jesus and we will always have the full protection from God.Reference: Wiersbe Bible Commentary