The Whole Armour of God

I. Christians must fight an ongoing battle with the world, the flesh and the devil. A. Paul prescribes proper equipment for this battle. EPH 6:10-18; 1TH 5:8. B. All of the equipment is needed. The partially equipped warrior is likely to be overcome. 1. The lack of a defensive piece provides a target for the enemy to exploit. 2. Not having a true sword, or not being convinced that the true sword is true, leaves one...

V. “...and having on the breastplate of righteousness;” EPH 6:14. A. breastplate: A piece of armour for protecting the breast. B. righteousness: Justice, uprightness, rectitude; conformity of life to the requirements of the divine or moral law; virtue, integrity. C. That which protects the breast also protects the heart. 1. The heart of man is subject to emotional affectation and is a deceiver, and so is a poor determiner o...