Sermon Tone Analysis

Just like with the other pieces of armor we have looked at over the last few weeks.

With the Belt of Truth we looked at the idea that there was the Truth that has been revealed to us in the person and work of Jesus Christ and then there is truth that we seek to live by or the truth of our Character.

Seeking to live with integrity.

Doing the right thing even when no one is looking.

Last week we looked at the Breastplate of Righteousness.

The righteousness that has been imputed to us by God himself through our trust in Jesus Christ.

Rom 3:10 “As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous— not even one.”

Preacher was telling a story one time about how one night as he was with his two daughters the younger daughter said that she didn’t want to go to heaven.

After the initial shock of that statement he asked why. the little girl said becasue there were bad people in heaven.

the older daughter then said no only good people go to heaven.

We also talked about how not only are we given righteousness from God but we should also seek to live righteous lives.

We should flee from things that the bible says is not good for us

Eph 2:10 “For we are God’s masterpiece.

He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

Eph 5:9 “For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.”

Rom 6:16

Today we come to Verse 15 Eph 6:15 “For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.”

So Paul has been telling the church at Ephesus to stand firm.

I would think we could all agree that when we a standing we are doing so on our fett.

I have heard many times how you have to be sure and take care of your feet.

I would think every man in here can agree that a good pair of work boots makes a huge difference in the way you stand.

I address the men because it seems women don’t much care about the comfort of the shoe as much as they do the look of the shoe or how it matches an outfit.

I can remember my grandpa always wearing the cheap velcro shoes from Walmart.

I can also remember that he was always complaining about his aching back.

He would say my aching back.

Finally in his older age he was taken to a dr and he told him of course you have aches and pains in your feet legs and back look at the shoes your wearing.

Paul again is more than likely standing next to or in close vicinity to a Roman Soldier.

These men would have shoes on that would look different than the shoes most people wore during that time it is said that they had leather stacked about 3/4” for a sole with nails pearced through for added traction.

Which is not hard to understand because we have cleates today and they are basically used for that same reason.

Whether it be for bball, football, track, soccer what ever the case they make a shoe that is designed to help you in that.

For the Soldier it is something that can help him keep his footing during battle.

You would not want to be slipping around while you are trying to engage in hand to hand combat.

And we are going to look again at two ideas that come from this piece of armor.

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So Christ has brought us this peace.

What peace is that?

Jesus tells his followers in John 14:23-27

You are at peace with God

You should also be at peace with others

Romans Road