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Mike Winger idea 2021-02-19

Question: Run through the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18)

Viewer Spazzy Jazzy asks for an explanation of the full armor of God from Ephesians 6.

Ephesians 6:10-18 spiritual warfare Ephesians 6:10-18 armor of God
Mike Winger idea 2021-02-19

Belt of Truth — sincerity, integrity, and holding to Christian truth

First piece of armor explained.

Ephesians 6:14 integrity armor of God Ephesians 6:14
Mike Winger idea 2021-02-19

Breastplate of Righteousness — holy living as protection from spiritual attack

Second piece of armor. Mike argues this is about the believer's conduct rather than imputed righteousness.

Ephesians 6:14 imputed righteousness sanctification armor of God
Mike Winger idea 2021-02-19

Shoes of the Gospel of Peace — evangelism as spiritual protection

Third piece of armor: footwear as readiness to go with the gospel.

Ephesians 6:15 evangelism witness armor of God
Mike Winger idea 2021-02-19

Shield of Faith — confident trust that quenches fiery darts

Fourth piece of armor: faith as shield against fiery trials and spiritual attacks.

1 Peter Ephesians 6:16 1 Peter Ephesians 6:16 armor of God
Mike Winger idea 2021-02-19

Helmet of Salvation — remembering your identity in Christ as foundational protection

Fifth piece of armor. Helmet protects the head; salvation protects the believer's identity and eternal standing.

Ephesians 6:17 identity in Christ assurance of salvation armor of God
Mike Winger idea 2021-02-19

Sword of the Spirit (Word of God) — the only offensive weapon; prayer as the capstone

Sixth and final piece of armor: the one offensive weapon in the full armor. Paul adds prayer outside the armor list.

Ephesians 6:17-18 prayer armor of God Ephesians 6:17-18
Mike Winger idea 2021-04-23

Christians are delivered from Satan's kingdom but remain in an ongoing spiritual battle; kingdom transfer does not eliminate all Satanic influence.

Continued Q2 discussion on Colossians 1:13 and Acts 26:18.

Colossians 1:13 Acts 26:18 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 Satan spiritual warfare kingdom of darkness