1. The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17 Belt of Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Feet Shod with the Gospel The Shield of Faith The Helmet of Salvation The Sword of the Spirit

2. Helmet of Salvation (6:17a)  Helmet protects the head (mind)  Satan tries to discourage our walk. 1 Kings 18,19 ; Jeremiah 15:16  Take – refers to action and obedience again. 2 Peter 1:3-10 The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17

3. Helmet of Salvation (cont’d)  Satan tries to get us to doubt our Salvation  The helmet gives us Justification - John 10:28,29 ; Romans 8:1 Justification - John 10:28,29 ; Romans 8:1 Sanctification – Romans 6:14, 18-22 Sanctification – Romans 6:14, 18-22 Glorification – 1 Peter 1:3-5 ; Heb. 6:19 Glorification – 1 Peter 1:3-5 ; Heb. 6:19

4. Application #5 Is your Helmet of Salvation fixed in such a way that you are protected from every blow of doubt and discouragement Satan can muster? The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17

5. The Sword of the Spirit  Sword – short 6-18 in. carried at side  Of the Spirit – “by” referring to the nature of the sword instead of its source. Spiritual weapon used in spiritual struggles Spiritual weapon used in spiritual struggles Perfect weapon of divine origin and power 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 Perfect weapon of divine origin and power 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17

6. The Sword of the Spirit (cont’d)  Refers to the Scriptures which state … God is the Author – 2 Tim. 3:16 ; 2 Pet. 1:20 God is the Author – 2 Tim. 3:16 ; 2 Pet. 1:20 Bible is inerrant & infallible – Ps. 19:7,8 Bible is inerrant & infallible – Ps. 19:7,8 Bible is complete – Rev. 22:18,19 Bible is complete – Rev. 22:18,19 Bible is authoritative – Is. 1:2 Bible is authoritative – Is. 1:2 Bible is effective – Is. 55:11 Bible is effective – Is. 55:11 The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17

7. The Sword of the Spirit (cont’d)  Bible has limitless resources & blessings Bible is source of truth – Jn. 17:17 Bible is source of truth – Jn. 17:17 Bible is source of happiness – Prov. 8:34 Bible is source of happiness – Prov. 8:34 Bible is source of spiritual growth – 1 Pet. 2:2 Bible is source of spiritual growth – 1 Pet. 2:2 Bible is source of power – Heb. 4:12 Bible is source of power – Heb. 4:12 Bible is source of guidance – Ps. 119:105 Bible is source of guidance – Ps. 119:105 Bible is source of comfort – Rom. 15:4 Bible is source of comfort – Rom. 15:4 The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17

8. The Sword of the Spirit (cont’d)  First it is a defensive weapon Shield offers broad protection Shield offers broad protection Sword offers specific protection if handled precisely and skillfully Sword offers specific protection if handled precisely and skillfully  Logos – general statements or messages  Rhema – individual words or specific statements 2 Tim. 2:15 ; Rev.12:11 The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17

9. The Sword of the Spirit (cont’d)  Second it is an offensive weapon It transforms from falsehood to truth; from darkness to light. Hebrews 4:12,13 It transforms from falsehood to truth; from darkness to light. Hebrews 4:12,13 Romans 10:17 “a word” specific Romans 10:17 “a word” specific 2 Timothy 4:2 2 Timothy 4:2 The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17

10. Application #6 Are you a two way player? Do you know God’s Word well enough to defense the schemes of Satan and then be on the offense for His kingdom? The Full Armor of God - Part 3 Ephesians 6:14-17