Spirit-Filled in Battle

Series- EPHESIANS: A NEW PEOPLE

Message #17: “Spirit-Filled in Battle”

Ephesians 6:10-18

The Christian life is a , and Ephesians 6 is the .

1. Our Orders: Trust in (v.10-11a)
2. Our Enemy: (vv.11-12: I Peter 5:8-11)

His tactics: (v.11b)

His Nature: (v.12a)

His Organization: (v.12b)

His areas of operation:

• • • Temptation on the (Job. 1:7)
    • Accusation in the (Job. 1:6)

3.  Our Equipment: The Armor of God (vv.13-17)

The Belt of Truth (v.14a)

• • • Truth holds us and keeps us from becoming . (Ps. 139:23-24)

The Breastplate of Righteousness (v.14b)

• • • Living according to your righteous protects your .

The Shoes of Assurance (v.15)

• • • Your position in Christ gives you in life. (Phil. 4:7)

The Shield of Faith (v. 16)

• • • Trust in God’s character, timing, and promises allows me to while under attack. (Rom. 8:28; Num. 23:19; Jer. 29:11)

The Helmet of Salvation (v.17a)

• • • When we remember our , we won’t surrender our to the enemy. (Rom. 8:5-8; 12:2; II Cor. 10:5)

The Sword of the Spirit (v.17b)

• • • Scripture is both an and weapon. (Matt. 4:1-11; Heb. 4:12)