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- ALL GOD'S ARMOR
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- This text is taken from Ephesians 6:10-18 ........................
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- 10. Finally, my brethern, be strong in the Lord, and in the power
- of his might.
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- strong: the Greek word "Endunamoo" which means to make strong
- and vigourous. "En " = denotes the idea of rest and
- "dunamoo" = (inherent) power.
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- power: "Kratos" = force, strength, more especially manifested
- power and/or dominion.
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- might: "Ischus" = strength, especially endowed power.
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- We are to be mighty, powerfull, and strong as we rest in the
- endowed power of the Holy Spirit as it is manifested.
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- 11. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand
- against the wiles of the devil.
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- wiles: "Methododeia" = the following or pursuing of orderly
- and technical procedure in the handling of a subject.
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- 12. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against
- principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness
- of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
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- Principalities, powers, and rulers refers to Satan's kingdoms
- and spiritual wickedness (poneria) refers to malicious persons
- that expresses malice and affects others.
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- 13. Wherefor take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye
- may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done
- all, to stand.
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- 14. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth,
- and having on the breastplate of righteousness.
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- Truth: "Aletheia" = the unveiled reality at the basis of
- and agreeing with an appearance; the manifested,
- the veritable essence of matter.
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- Righteousness: "Dikaiosune" = the essence of conformity with
- the claims of God, the standards of God, right
- standing with God.
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- 15. And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
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- We must be thoroughly versed and rooted and grounded in the Word
- of God, not only in head knowledge, but also heart knowledge.
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- 16. Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be
- able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
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- 17. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit,
- which is the Word of God:
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- Here is where most preachers stop. At this point our armor (with
- the exception of the sword) is essentially defensive ...........
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- 18. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,
- and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication
- for all saints.
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- Now there was the power behind the christian warrior. There is the
- power for the offense. We are admonished to pray unceasingly with
- all types of prayers and supplications ... IN THE SPIRIT. It is the
- power of the Holy Spirit that empowers us and carries our prayers and
- supplications to the lap of the Father Almighty.
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