Build Better Relationships: With the Wolrd Around Us
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The passage discusses putting on the full armor of God to stand against spiritual forces of evil. It describes taking a stand with the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit (God's word). It stresses being strong in God's power, knowing the struggle is against spiritual forces not people, and praying in the Spirit for strength.
Build Better Relationships: With the Wolrd Around Us
- 1. … with world around us
- 2. Ephesians 6:10-19 (NIV) 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 11 Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.13 Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
- 3. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,
- 4. 1. Single-minded: “be strong in the Lord” Ephesians 6:10 (NIV) 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
- 5. 2. Decide take a stand & to stand Ephesians 6:11 (NIV) 11 Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:13 (NIV) 13 Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
- 6. 3. Facts of life: Satan is real & this is warfare. Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
- 7. 4. Put on the armour The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6:14 (NIV) 14 … with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, … John 8:44 (NIV) 44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
- 8. 4. Put on the armour The Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians 6:14 (NIV) 14 … with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
- 9. 4. Put on the armour The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace Ephesians 6:15 (NIV) 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
- 10. 4. Put on the armour The Shield of Faith Ephesians 6:16 (NIV) 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
- 11. 4. Put on the armour The Helmet of Salvation Ephesians 6:17 (NIV) 17 Take the helmet of salvation ….
- 12. 4. Put on the armour The Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:17 (NIV) 17 …. and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God…..
- 13. 5. Pray in the Spirit Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. …
- 14. For those in the market place 1. Single minded: “Be strong in the Lord” 2. Decide to stand and take a stand 3. Know the facts: Satan is real & this is warfare 4. Put on the armour 5. Pray in the Spirit