2020 09 27 - Armor - The Belt of Truth

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Today’s Passage: Ephesians 6.10-17, John 8:31-45

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SERIES INTRODUCTION

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RECAP PREVIOUS WEEKS IN SERIES

We are in a spiritual battle and will have victory when we stand in Christ.

Fight the right battle

Use the right weapons

Have the right objective

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PRIMARY SCRIPTURE

Ephesians 6:10–11 ESV

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

Ephesians 6:12–13 ESV

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.

Ephesians 6:14–15 ESV

14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.

Ephesians 6:16–17 ESV

16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,

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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT OF THE SCRIPTURE

There is no belt mentioned. Gird up your loin with truth.

John 8

MAIN IDEA

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THE MAIN THING:

Truth ties up the things that can tie you up so you can be free to fight.

Explore the Main Idea

1. Truth ties up sin

Text

John 8:31–34 ESV

31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?” 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.

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What is one aspect of your identity? (father, daughter, friend, boss, etc.)

2. Truth ties up our identity

Text

John 8:34–36 ESV

34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

John 8:37–38 ESV

37 I know that you are offspring of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you. 38 I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.”

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What is something you believed as a child that you don’t anymore?

3. Truth tie up the foundation for our belief

Text

John 8:43–45 ESV

43 Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word. 44 You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45 But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me.

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Coming Back to the Main Thing

Truth ties up the things that can tie you up so you can be free to fight.

Bring to Primary Application

Application points

Lead Application to Commitment

Commitment steps

Invitation

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