Preacher: Jeremy Herbert

Text: Ephesians 6:10-24

Theme: Christ’s work for us and in us

will help us to walk in victory against

the world, the flesh, and the devil.

Notes:

* Resist the Enemy, 6:10-12

* World

* 1 John 2:15

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* Flesh

* Ephesians 2

* James 1:12-15

* Devil

* 1 Peter 5:8

* John 10:10

* Remember your Equipment, 6:13-17

* All theology is meant to be applied theology

* We don’t fight for victory–we fight from victory

* Isaiah 49:2, 52:7, 59:16-17

* We fight as an army, not individuals

* “All of the equipment, all of the time”

* Belt of Truth – trust in God’s character, how He has revealed Himself in Scripture

* Breastplate of Righteousness – Christ’s righteousness

* Imputed to us

* Imparted to us

* Shoes of Peace –

* Shield of Faith – absolute confidence in God in all things

* Helmet of Salvation – trust in God’s saving work in my life

* Sword of the Spirit – only offensive part of the armor

* our application of truth to every issue of everyday life

* Rely on His Energy, 6:18-20

* Continual, persistent, hopeful, Spirit-filled communion with God through prayer

* Rest in His Encouragement, 6:21-24

* If Paul needs prayer, you do too

* “I’m not chained to them–they’re chained to me.”

* The Apostle Paul was no Lone Ranger

* God gives His Spirit, His Word, and His People

* Churches get along because they choose peace

* Rehearse what you know, not how you feel

* Grace: God’s favor toward you because of Christ