Armor of God

The Armor of God 

Many scholars believe that the analogy that Paul gives in this passage of Scripture has to do with his imprisonment in Rome. Paul wrote this book in AD 61 while being imprisoned. I have heard some say that as Paul was writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, he looked up and saw the guard of his prison cell in his armor and began to see the similarities between this soldier and each piece of armor and the Christian walk. Thus, he begins with the understanding that we are in a spiritual battle on every single level. 

Putting on the armor shows that it is something that we must actively do. The Christian walk is not a passive journey but rather an active warfare that we must be active in. 

The first question Paul answers in regard to this is that we must put on the armor because we are at war with the devil, and he is subtle. 

Ephesians 6:10–12 KJV 1900

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

First Piece of Armor Ephesians 6:13-14

Ephesians 6:13–14 KJV 1900

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. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

I. Cornerstone

A. The Very Foundation

B. The Only Foundation

II. Constant

A. It will never Change

B. It has been the Same since the beginning

III. Conclusive

A. There is None other

B. It should settle all debates

Second Piece of Armor Ephesians 6:14

Ephesians 6:14 KJV 1900

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

I. Sacrificial

A. Christ’s Righteousness is imputed to us

B. The righteousness of Christ is the only one god recognizes

II. Sanctification

A. We can grow in our walk with Christ

B. We are to be made more like Christ

III. Separation

A. We are to come out from the world and be separate.

B. Separation helps you to see the damage the world brings to your life

The Third Piece of Armor Ephesians 6:15

Ephesians 6:15 KJV 1900

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

I. Commission

A. We must go and tell

B. We have been given a purpose

II. Consecration

A. We are called by God

B. We are set apart by God

III. Condition

A. It is also our mindset

B. It needs to be of a settled mind

The Fourth Piece of Armor Ephesians 6:16

Ephesians 6:16 KJV 1900

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

I. Relying Faith

A. We must have faith without sight

B. Reliance on the one we can’t see

II. Saving Faith

A. We have faith in the sacrifice on the cross

B. Faith that brings reconciliation with God

III. Growing Faith

A. We must have a faith that grows

B. Growing in faith, we will see our faith become sight

The Fifth Piece of Armor Ephesians 6:17

Ephesians 6:17 KJV 1900

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

I. Eternal

A. We have a security in Christ

B. He is the Alpha and Omega

II. Effective

A. It Will Change Lives

B. It Will Make you a new Creature

III. Enough

A. It is completely Sufficient

B. There is Absolutely no other path

The Sixth Piece of Armor Ephesians 6:17

Ephesians 6:17 KJV 1900

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

I. Convicting

A. The Holy Spirit uses Scriptures to convict

B. Conviction is to bring Change

II. Challenging

A. The Holy Spirit challenges our Christian Living

B. Challenges Help to shape us

III. Changing

A. The Holy Spirit and the Word of God can change the Heart

B. Change is the Desired Result