Standing Firm: Living Fully Armored

(Armor of God Series – Final Post) Over these past weeks, we’ve walked piece by piece through the armor of God – the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, and finally, the power of prayer that bringsContinue reading “Standing Firm: Living Fully Armored”

Prayer – The Power Behind the Armor

(Part 7 of the Armor of God series) You can have the finest armor in the world-but without power, it’s just decoration.Paul closes his teaching on the Armor of God with a vital reminder: “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alertContinue reading “Prayer – The Power Behind the Armor”

The Sword of the Spirit – Armed with Truth

(Part 6 of the Armor of God series) There’s something powerful about the image of a sword. It’s not defensive like a shield or protective like armor-it’s an offensive weapon. In Ephesians 6:17, Paul tells us to “take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” This is the only piece ofContinue reading “The Sword of the Spirit – Armed with Truth”

The Helmet of Salvation – Protecting Your Mind

(Part 5 of the Armor of God series) When a soldier went into battle, the helmet was the last piece of armor he put on – but it was the one he never went without. It was non-negotiable. Without it, he was vulnerable to a fatal blow. Paul uses that same image when he saysContinue reading “The Helmet of Salvation – Protecting Your Mind”

The Shield of Faith – Defending Against Doubt

(Part 4 of the Armor of God series) When Paul describes the armor of God, he doesn’t talk about if we’ll face attacks – he assumes we will. Faith, he says, is what protects us when those attacks come. Ephesians 6:16 says, “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with whichContinue reading “The Shield of Faith – Defending Against Doubt”