8. The Christian's Armor: Defense and Offense!

Paul gives a final word to the Ephesians: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord And in the power of his might. 6:10

Then he tells them HOW they may be strong in the Lord:

Put on the whole armor of God. Eph. 6:11a

The Purpose of the armor: That ye may be able to stand against the Wiles of the devil. Eph. 6:11b

THE ROMAN ARMOR	SATAN'S ARMOR	THE CHRISTIAN'S ARMOR
The Girdle	The Lie Rom. 1:25, I Thess. 2:11	The Truth Eph. 6:14
The Breastplate	Unrighteousness	Righteousness Eph. 6:14
The Shodded Feet	Another Gospel Gal. 1: 6-9, II Cor. 11:4	Gospel of Peace Eph. 6:15
The Shield	Unfaithfulness	The Faith Eph. 6:16
The Helmet	Slavery	Salvation Eph. 6:17
The Sword	Word of Slander	Word of God Eph. 6:17
..............	..............	Prayer Eph. 6:18

OTHER PAULINE EXHORTATIONS

PUT Ons	PUT OFFs	PUT AWAYs
Rom. 13:12- armor of light	Eph. 4:22-The Old Man	I Cor. 5:13-Wicked person
Rom. 13:14, Gal. 3:27- Lord Jesus Christ	Col. 3:8- anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication,	I Cor. 7:11-NOT A wife
I Cor. 15:53-54-Incorruptibility-Immortality	Col. 3:9-The Old Man	I Cor. 13:11-Childish Things
Col. 3:12-Bowels of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering, forbearing & forgiving.

Col. 3:14- "ABOVE ALL THESE THINGS, PUT ON LOVE"

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