Study notes on the letter to the ephesians page 5 of 59 ephesians 1. I neglected in the first service this morning to mention the subject, but did in the second that. To shrug off an enemy as a pushover when he is armed, organized, experienced, and dangerous, is to invite defeat. The children are christs subjects, and have to be trained to loyal obedience to his authority. The gospel is so called, because it makes men to be of peaceable tempers and behaviour, and gives peace to distressed minds. No, you are in the battle, automatically, and it is a fight to the finish, a lifeordeath conflict. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations.
He doesnt tell us to obtain it, because it has already been given to each one of us. Pauls epistle to the ephesians, our text is the famous whole armor. Notice first of all that he doesnt just tell us to obtain the armor. Jul 27, 2008 if you are a teen, that may not seem like the best answer, when viewed from your perspective, but there seems to be some wisdom in that. We love creating practical, discipleship resources to help you know and love god more. Ephesians chapter 6, the final chapter of our journey through this powerful book. The armor of god sermon by stephan brown, ephesians 6. As the apostle paul writesour enemies are not flesh and blood.
Ephesians 6 commentary the sermon bible commentary. Nov 18, 2008 4 there is one body and one spiritjust as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call 5 one lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one god and father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Please use these sermons as the lord leads, but nothing on this site may be used for profit without my expressed, written permission. As we will see as we look carefully at this verse today, it is a battle cry that is not just. Some enjoy fireworks, and drive camouflage f150s with gun racks. We must be careful to abide in our place, where our lord. The armor of god sermon by shane brooks, ephesians 6. Paul begins this part of his discourse to the ephesians and the other churches in which this epistle was to be distributed by a strong appeal. If youll remember, this concept of walking worthy was introduced to us by paul in ephesians chapter 4, verses 1 to 3, the beginning of. Lesson 22 spiritual warfare adapted from greg ogdens discipleship essentials1 ephesians 6. With these words paul begins to draw his epistle to a close, an epistle in which he has beautifully described. Truth for life is the teaching ministry of alistair begg and is committed to teaching the bible with clarity and relevance so that unbelievers will be converted, believers will be established, and local churches will be strengthened. For our study this morning, i would invite you to turn to ephesians chapter 6.
Introduction as we begin today, id like to invite our young people to join me up front. See also this article on the roman military do you want to learn about spiritual warfare and how to put on the full armor of god. This is a day when juvenile delinquency and juvenile crime is skyrocketing to heights never before known. Jesus, speaking of satan, said, he is a liar and the father of lies john 8. Sermons on ephesians first presbyterian church, jackson. When he is in control of our lives, we will live lives that please the lord. Sermons from ephesians standing strong in the armor of god. If the church is regarded, according to the scriptural imagery, as a kingdom or household, of which christ is the head, we may argue that all the members of which it is composed are the servants of christ. Sep 05, 20 today we are going to look at this last section of ephesians and talk about how to stand strong in the lord in this battle that we are in. The epistle to the ephesians standing strong in the armor of god 6. Put on the whole armor of god, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Take a look at a few other references to truth in ephesians vv. We want to join together with pastors and christian workers to equip the church in china, broadcasting translated sermons, providing ministry resources for christians and pastors in china. Tonight we continue in our study of ephesians chapters 5 and 6 on gods marvelous design for the family.
When are filled with the spirit, he will be in total control of our lives. Playing your part, we have been looking at different roles that god has designed and today we are going to look at playing the part of a kid. Keep believing china partnering with chinese pastors and churches. In military strategy, it is fatal to underestimate the strength of the enemy. It is rather obvious that in our present world something has gone drastically wrong with this relationship. How often do you find yourself having to think twice before you say something overtly christian, weighing in your mind if. Lesson 22 on spiritual warfare taken from ephesians 6 1020. Bryan findlayson, lectionary bible studies and sermons, pumpkin cottage ministry resources. The holy spirit wants to control every area of your life. In the beginning, god established the family as the first of all human relationships. 1104 fraser avenue west brooks, alberta one block north of cassils road at 11th street west. Today we are going to look at this last section of ephesians and talk about how to stand strong in the lord in this battle that we are in.
Now, although this is a battle cry for all christian soldiers, its not just something to get the blood pumping. The precept implies a real and serious faith on the part of the parents that their children belong to christ, and are under christs care. Effects on the nations of the world war among nations, shattered lives, broken homes, suicide, rape, abuse, murder and immorality of every kind. Armor god has prepared us for battle what do i need to know about the passage. Christians must be fighters because we struggle against the evil spiritual forces of darkness. We must be of a valorous courageous mind against all our enemies. If youve benefited from our resources, would you consider giving back to help us continue helping men, women and children as they find their place in gods story. She wanted to honor her father, william smart, a civil war veteran who raised six children on his own when his wife died at child birth. But if youre going to get into it, youve got to get into it all the way. Therefore take up the whole armor of god, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand2 ephesians 6. We have been studying the family for these past few sunday evenings. And it seems that we were all ready to accept that challenge. The armor of god contributed by shane brooks on apr 23, 2007 message contributor based on 9 ratings rate this sermon 2,417 views.
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. I want to highlight four observations i make about how to stand strong. I invite you to take your bibles and turn to ephesians chapter 6, verse 10. The christians possessions in christ every spiritual blessing chapter 1 b. What are some ways that we can fail to stand in the truth. Christians are anything but an idle, easygoing people. Therefore take up the whole armor of god, when paul wrote these words, he was in prison in rome, and so was probably chained to a roman soldier twentyfour hours a day. Their favorite movies may be braveheart, gladiator, 300, blackhawk down, and saving private ryan. A roman cohort of 480 men is equivalent to a battalion. Therefore take up the whole armor of god, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and. Download and listen to this sermon how often of late do you find yourself cringing at yet another tv show, sighing at the news or muttering at the papers editorials. Last month, i preached about prayer and i issued a challenge for us to wage warfare on satans kingdom in boston.
Today we turn to the opening verses of chapter six to find gods instructions for the children in the home. I sense that many christians are defeated in their christian. Finally, be strong in the lord and in the strength of his might. Sep 01, 2015 our text from the concluding chapter of ephesians warns us about the reality of our dreadful enemies but also informs us about what god gives us to combat satan and all the evil forces. A tribute to my father, william solomon hottle piper. If you are a teen, that may not seem like the best answer, when viewed from your perspective, but there seems to be some wisdom in that. Apr 23, 2007 many of us got new clothes for christmas. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord and in the power of his might. In our series in ephesians we are coming to another of the great relationships of life, that of parents and children. The greatest battle every human being will fight is not for country, not against illness, not for a crown. Satan and his forces are real, evil, and powerful 6. For some time now we have been studying the great passage at the close of pauls letter to the ephesians.
It is your deliverance from the pit of hell whose grip of sin upon you has been broken. Prayer is a privilege and powerful work that can be rightly done only by the christian. What does it mean to rely on christs strength and not our own. Today, well be studying verses 1 through 4 and ive called our message, walking worthy in families. Ephesians lesson 55 standing strong, standing firm ephesians 6. And we come to gods pattern for children, gods pattern for children. So the wise thing now is to heed the cry, prepare for battle. We have accepted the orders from our master to wage war, but now we need some practical instruction from gods word on spiritual warfare. Sermons from ephesians standing strong in the armor of. You are free to believe the gospel, to glorify god in truth, to live in righteousness and faith. The first three chapters of ephesians are behind us.