Putting on the Armor Part 5: The Helmet of Salvation
Understanding who we were:
We were blinded by the enemy (2 Corinthians 4:4).
We were in the domain of darkness (Colossians 1:9-14).
We were in bondage to Satan’s influence (Ephesians 2:1-3).
Understanding what God did:
God has a plan.
God’s plan required death.
Jesus paid the price for our sin with his death & LIFE !
God’s plan demands our response.
Understanding who we are in Christ:
First, a caution.
In Christ, we are loved (John 3:16).
(Those to whom Christ gave His love).
In Christ, we are forgiven & changed (John 8:2-12).
Paul’s total change, giving us all hope.
Wearing the helmet daily:
We are to take up our cross daily (Luke 9:23).
The enemy seeks to lead us astray (Luke 22).
The sifting of Peter.
Repentance breaks the enemy’s hold (Acts 2).
Living in hope:
Discouragement happens even to God’s people.
God waits at times to build our faith (His time, not our time).
Our hope is in the return of Christ (1 Thessalonians 4 & 5).
Our hope helps us win today’s battles.
Wearing the full armor.