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INTRODUCTION:
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Each piece of the Armor of God is important.
A. The whole armor is needed to fight the spiritual war.
B. The gospel of peace is an important part of the Armor of God.
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We are going to talk about this verse in three points:
A. What is the importance of wearing proper shoes in war?
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Then and today
B. What is our proper shoe?
C. What is the gospel of peace?
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1. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF WEARING PROPER SHOES IN WAR?
A. A soldier has to have proper footwear in order to traverse all terrain.
Ps 73.1-
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When it comes to battle, the warrior does not need to be without sure feet.
Ps 73.18
A. In hand-to-hand combat, one slip because of faulty or improper footwear could be fatal.
Ps
Ps 35.6-
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In these verses in the Psalms, the men were metaphorically wearing the wrong shoes and it was fatal.
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The writer of these Psalms understood to be in war without traction on a slippery slope was fatal.
2. The Psalmist understood that to be in a slippery circumstance in war with no foothold was fatal, and he asked God to place his enemies there.
2. The writers of the Psalms understood that they wanted their feet on sure ground.
A. One of the ways we can make sure our feet are on stable ground is to make sure we are wearing the proper shoe for war.
2. WHAT IS THE PROPER SHOE?
A. Answer: Preparation of the gospel of peace.
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In this spiritual war, being able to answer people’s questions and doubts about the gospel is sure footing.
A. If someone attacks the Word of God, can they push you backwards or can you hold your ground?
B. If someone attacks your faith, can you fight back with traction?
C. If a false teacher attacks, will they toss you to and fro with every wind of doctrine or will you be able to stand firm in the wind?
Eph 4.15-
3. WHAT IS THE GOSPEL OF PEACE?
A. Does this mean we are to be at peace with all people, no matter the cost?
1. No, it does not!
Matt 10.34-
2. As a matter of fact, the Bible says that not everyone is going to like the true Christian.
A. If the cost is sacrificing Godliness, then the cost is too high.
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The Bible says if it is possible, live peaceably with all men.
B. The Gospel is described as the gospel of peace because...
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It was developed by the God of peace.
2. It was given by the Prince of peace.
3. It gives peace to all its adherents.
4. It leads to eternal peace in heaven.
John 14.1-6
CONCLUSION:
1. Are your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace?
A. In this war, will you…
1. stand firm with sure footing or
2. will you lose your footing, slip, and fall to your destruction?
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