The Armor of God!!

 "The Whole Armor of God

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.  For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.  Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.  For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.  In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.  Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.

And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.  I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.

Final Greetings

To bring you up to date, Tychicus will give you a full report about what I am doing and how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper in the Lord’s work.  I have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you.

Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness.  May God’s grace be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ."

1.  Be strong in  the .......................... and in his .........................

2.  Put on all of God's ........................ so that you will be able to ........................................

3.  We are fighting against ..............................................

4.  Why is it so very important to put on every piece of God’s armour?

5.  After the battle you will .......................................................

6.  Stand your ................................

7.  What is the belt?

8.  What is the body armour?

9.  What are the shoes?

10.  What is the shield?

11.  What is the helmet?

12.  What is the sword?

13.  Pray in the .............................................................

14.  Stay alert and ......................................................

15.  We are God’s ....................................

It is very important to put on the full armour of God.  Not only the helmet (salvation), or the shoes (Peace), or any other parts of the armour.  By putting one or two parts on, you will not survive the attacks of the devil.  We are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.  The only way to overcome the attacks of the devil is to put on the full armour of God! Pray in the Spirit at all times!! As a Born Again believer to pray in the Spirit (Speaking in tongues) is a powerful weapon against the devil.  Stay alert and be persistent.   After the battle you will still be standing firm.  The victory is ours through Christ! Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  With the full armour of God you will be able to stand strong, and miss all the fiery arrows of the devil.  You will have the victory through Christ.