This document discusses putting on the full armor of God, with a focus on the breastplate of righteousness. It explains that the breastplate was meant to protect a soldier's vital organs and without it one would be vulnerable. Spiritually, the breastplate of righteousness protects our hearts from the enemy's attacks. The document explores what it means to have righteousness, noting that it is found through our relationship with God who declares us righteous through faith in Jesus. We are advised to remember this righteousness and strive to live lives reflecting our righteous status through wise, God-honoring decisions and participation with Him.
3. EPHESIANS 6:10-13
From now on*, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your
stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle
is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers,
against the authorities, against the powers of this
dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in
the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the
full armor of God, so that when the day
of evil comes, you may be able to
stand your ground, and after you
have done everything, to stand.
4. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around
your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in
place,
and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes
from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up
the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the
flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of
salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word
of God.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds
of prayers and requests. With this in mind,
be alert and always keep on praying for
EPHESIANS 6:14-18
5. Stand firm then…
with the breastplate
of righteousness
(firmly) in place...
EPHESIANS 6:14
6. Meant to be a primary
source of protection for
a soldier’s heart, lungs,
and other primary organs;
without it, a soldier would
be inviting almost
certain death
THE BREASTPLATE
AS A SOLDIER’S ARMOR
7. Protects our hearts
against the enemy’s
attacks; without it,
we make ourselves
vulnerable to the
enemy’s efforts to
destroy our hearts…John 10:10
THE BREASTPLATE
AS SPIRITUAL ARMOR
8.
9. MATTHEW 5:20
…unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Scribes
and the Pharisees, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven
JESUS & RIGHTEOUSNESS
10. MATTHEW 5:20
…unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Scribes
and the Pharisees, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven
JESUS & RIGHTEOUSNESS
It is because of (God) that you are in Christ Jesus, who has
become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness…
1 CORINTHIANS 1:30
11. MATTHEW 5:20
…unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Scribes
and the Pharisees, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven
JESUS & RIGHTEOUSNESS
It is because of (God) that you are in Christ Jesus, who has
become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness…
1 CORINTHIANS 1:30
…since we have been declared “in the right”
on the basis of faith, we have peace with
God through our Lord Jesus Christ…
ROMANS 5:1
12. G.G. FINDLAY
The completeness of pardon for past offence,
and the integrity of character that belong to
the justified life (Paul: the life that has
been declared righteous by God), are
woven together into an impenetrable mail.
13.
14.
15. G.G. FINDLAY
The completeness of pardon
for past offence, and the
integrity of character
that belong to
the justified life
(Paul: the life that
has been declared
righteous by God),
are woven together
into an impenetrable mail.
16.
17. THE STRATEGY of THE ENEMY
Plant a thought/temptation in your mind
Trick/convince you the thought was yours to begin
with
Condemn/shame you for having the thought
Use shame to convince you to give in to the
temptation
Condemn/shame you for giving in…
19. INSTRUCTIONS for BATTLE
Remember righteousness is
rooted first in relationship
God has declared you to be right w/Him
by grace, through your faith in Jesus
20. John 1:12 I am God's child
John 15:15 As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ
Romans 5:1 I have been justified (declared righteous)
1 Cor 6:17 I’m united with the Lord, and I am one w/Him in spirit
1 Cor 6:19-20 I have been bought with a price and I belong
to God
1 Cor 12:27 I am a member of Christ's body
Eph 1:3-8 I’ve been chosen by God and adopted as His child
Col 1:13-14 I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins
Col 2:9-10 I am complete in Christ
Heb 4:14-16 I have direct access to the throne of grace
via Jesus
I AM ACCEPTED
21. Rom 8:1-2 I am free from condemnation
Rom 8:28 Assured God works for my good in all circumstances
Rom 8:31-39 I cannot be separated from the love of God
2 Cor 1:21-22 I’ve been established, anointed and sealed by God
Col 3:1-4 I am hidden with Christ in God
Phil 1:6 I am confidant God will complete the
good work He started in me
Phil 3:20 I am a citizen of heaven
2 Tim 1:7 Not been given a spirit of fear,
but of power/love/sound mind
1 John 5:18 I am born of God and the evil one
cannot (ultimately harm) me
I AM SECURE
22. John 15:5 I’m a branch of Jesus, the true vine,
and a channel of His life
John 15:16 I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit
1 Cor 3:16 I am God's temple
2 Cor 5:17-21 I am not condemned, but am a minister
of reconciliation for God
Eph 2:6 I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm
Eph 2:10 I am God's workmanship
Eph 3:12 I may approach God with freedom and confidence
Phil 4:13 I can do all things through Christ,
who strengthens me
I AM SIGNIFICANT
23. INSTRUCTIONS for BATTLE
Remember righteousness is
rooted first in relationship
God has declared you to be right w/Him
by grace, through your faith in Jesus
Strive to live a life that reflects the
“righteous” status you’ve been given
Make decisions, & participate w/Him
to develop a heart, that lives life in good,
wise, God-honoring ways
24. G.G. FINDLAY
The completeness of pardon
for past offence, and the
integrity of character
that belong to
the justified life
(Paul: the life that
has been declared
righteous by God),
are woven together
into an impenetrable mail.
