Fight The Good Fight!

King James Version (Ephesians 6:10-18)

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

1. If you don’t learn how to fight you will have a hard time to survive!

King James Version (Ephesians 6:10-11)

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

The wiles of the devil.

I am not here to exalt the devil.

God is greater stronger mightier than any devil!

King James Version (Ephesians 6:12-13)

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

People in the army are trained!

2. All the armor is needed because all the armor is important!

Go through the list!

Loins or belt of truth

Sword of the Spirit

Breastplate of righteousness

Gospel shoes of peace

Helmet of salvation

3. There is one piece that is above all the other pieces!

King James Version Chapter 6

16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Why did the Apostle Paul say this though? The answer is in the text!

The shield of faith guards you from the fiery darts! This is what protects you from them!

Not saying the breastplate does’nt.

You see it is, first of all,

4. Because of what faith does!

By grace you are saved.

Faith come by hearing.

The devil will attack your saving faith.

Were you ever worried you were not saved?

Difference between conviction and worry.

It’s not just saving faith that he will attack.

The devil will also attack your faith in general.

The simple truth of God’s Word

Has God truly said? Do you believe?

Promises

Prophetic words

This is one of the reasons why this piece is above all the others!

Here is the second reason this piece is above all the others!

5. Because of what the shield does!

While the armor provides protection from attacks the shield actually completely blocks attacks!

Roman soldier

Your brother needed you!

6. Hear the Word of the Lord!

King James Version (Ephesians 6:10-18)

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;