1. EPHESIANS THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD Ephesians 6:10-24 I.INTRODUCTION A.Conclude the book of Ephesians.

2. 1.A Christian to live different than the world! 2.Being born-again affects our personal lives. 3.We are soldiers in a war. a) The equipment we need.

3. II.Ephesians 6:10 A.A soldier must be strong. 1.It is a spiritual war! a) 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 b) Must use spiritual weapons. (1) Zechariah 4:6

4. (2)Fight in the flesh he will lose. (a) Jesus beat him in the Spirit! III.Ephesians 6:11 A.All of it essential for victory.

5. 1.Being able to “stand”. a) A soldier’s armor was heavy. (1)Make every effort not to fall!! 2. “wiles” = trickery a) We are not able to stand on our own.

6. IV.Ephesians 6:12 A.Most effective arsenal. 1.Principalities = “leaders” a) Also = “first” (1)1/3 of the fallen angels = satan’s demons.

7. 2.Powers = people in authority = rulers a) satan has many wicked rulers. (1)Disposal = dispose of them! 3.Rulers = “ruler of the world”. a) “Sub-topic” of Powers.

8. (1)satan gave demons “rule” over darkness! 4.Spiritual [hosts] of wickedness = corrupted spirits. a) ANT-CHRIST = satan! V.Ephesians 6:13

9. A.Vulnerable if you fall! 1.Armor of God in detail. VI.Ephesians 6:14 A.As a Roman soldier, putting on battle gear.

10. 1.First get garments out of the way. 2.God’s truth = His Word = keeps us from falling! 3.Make this first. 4.The enemy will overtake us.

11. B.Next, protect vital organs. 1.satan’s swords cannot penetrate righteousness of Christ. a) He tried at the cross!

12. VII. Ephesians 6:15 A.Next, shoes. 1.Wars won and lost on condition of soldiers’ feet. 2.Shoes must provide comfort.

13. a)“good news” = gospel! VIII.Ephesians 6:16 A.Shield always ready. 1. The shield a defensive weapon. 2.To be able to hide.

14. a) Able to repel all of satan’s arrows if we hide behind our “shield of faith”! IX. Ephesians 6:17 A.Next the helmet!

15. 1.To protect his head. 2.A blow to the head, other gear became useless. a) “thinking process” protected by his salvation! (1)Salvation makes it all worthwhile!

16. (2)Keep our mind on eternity. B.Next the sword. 1.Offensive and defensive weapon. 2.The Word of God. a) Series of words joined together.

17. (1)The “spoken” word of God!! (a) The Word of God a defensive weapon. (i)Ointment for the soul. (b) Becomes an offensive weapon! (i)Weakens his strongholds.

18. X.Ephesians 6:18 A.Our greatest weapon = PRAYER 1.To be done ALL THE TIME! 2.Prayer and supplication.

19. a) Prayer addressed to the Lord (1)Praise and worship. b) Supplication = seeking Him. c) Make supplication for all the saints!! (1)They can pray for him.

20. XI.Ephesians 6:19-20 A.“Pray that I will bold!” XII.CONCLUSION A.Ephesians 6:21-24