"...the whole world is under the sway of the evil one." 1 John 5:19
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The Armor of God
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Bible Study on the Armor of God
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God's will for us
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God's Armor |
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Affirm key Scriptures |
Belt of TRUTH |
God: the Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit |
"I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14:6) Deut. 4:39; Psalm 23:1; 18:1-3 |
Breastplate of RIGHTEOUSNESS |
The holy and perfect righteousness of Jesus in those who are "born again" and filled with His Spirit |
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled." (Matt. 5:6) Psalm 100:3; Rom. 3:23-24, 6:23; Gal. 2:20-21; Phil. 3:8-10. |
Sandals of PEACE |
Inner peace and readiness |
"For He Himself is our peace..." (Eph. 2:14-15) Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:14; John 14:27, 16:33, 20:21. |
Shield of FAITH |
Living by faith |
"I am crucified with Christ:...and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God...." (Gal. 2:20) Rom. 4:18-21; Heb. 11:1; 1 Pet. 1:6-7 |
Helmet of SALVATION |
Salvation through Christ today and forever |
"Nor is there salvation in any other..."(Acts 4:12) Each day: Ps. 16, 23; Heb. 1:3-6 For eternity: 2 Cor. 4:16-18; 1 Thess. 4:17; 1 John 3:1-3 |
The victorious Sword of the spirit: GOD'S WORD |
God's Word countering spiritual deception and accusations |
"...the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory...." (John 1:14) Heb. 4:12; Matt. 4:2-11; 1 Pet. 3:15; Ps. 119:110-112 |
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God's Armor clashes with the world system
Remember: "...the whole world is under the sway of the evil one." 1 John 5:19
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CHRISTIAN PARADIGM |
GLOBAL PARADIGM |
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Belt of TRUTH | His sovereignty, love, wisdom, and holiness. (Deut. 4:39; Ps. 18:1-3) | Pantheistic, monistic, polytheistic gods and goddesses. |
Breastplate of RIGHTEOUSNESS | Jesus Christ and His blood, which cleanses us from sin. The cross which frees us from bondage to selfish nature. | The natural goodness, connectedness, and sacredness of all life. |
Sandals of PEACE | Our peace through our union and ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ. | Peace through occult practices and union with a cosmic force or nature spirits. |
Shield of FAITH | Our continual trust in God, His Word, and His promises. | Trust in Self, inner wisdom, dreams, visions, gods, goddess, cosmic force, coincidences, etc. |
Helmet of SALVATION | God's promises of daily and eternal salvation in Jesus Christ. | Evolving spiritually by growing in consciousness staying tuned to the cosmic mind. |
Sword of the Spirit His WORD | The power of God's Word to counter deception and triumph over spiritual foes. | The power of thoughts, words and affirmations to change reality and direct spiritual forces. |
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