Sermon Tone Analysis
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God is the believer’s strength and shield
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Believers should be rightly clothed for battle
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Believers should put on the full armour of God
The belt of truth
The belt of truth pictures the large leather belt the Roman soldier wore.
It held other weapons and kept his outer garments in place.
To put on the belt of truth can be understood as accepting the truth of the Bible and choosing to follow it with integrity.
The importance of sound teaching: a good understanding of God’s truth counters Satan’s deceit:
Anders, M. (1999).
Galatians-Colossians
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The breastplate of righteousness
The breastplate of righteousness pictures the metal armor in the shape of a human torso common to the Roman uniform.
To put on the breastplate can be understood as choosing not to harbor and nurture known sin.
It is striving to be like Christ and live according to his ways of righteousness.
Anders, M. (1999).
Galatians-Colossians (Vol.
8, p. 191).
Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
Assurance that believers are righteous in God’s sight will counter Satan’s accusations:
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The gospel of peace
The peace of God reassures and gives confidence in times of trouble:
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The shield of faith
Exercising faith draws strength from God, guards against deception and helps overcome temptation:
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The helmet of salvation
The expectation of future glory encourages the Christian soldier and helps overcome despair:
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The Christian’s spiritual weapons
The sword of the Spirit
The Scriptures give readiness and confidence in battle and a sure defence against the evil one:
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The armour of God is worn with prayer
Prayer ensures that believers recognise their need to turn to God and depend on him alone:
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