Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for November 17, 2019

Final Words: The Armor of God

Ephesians 6:10-24

-Because you are in a war, equip yourself with God’s armor.

I. Introduction/Overview

• reminder of constant opposition and its source
• existence of Satan assumed (Isa. 14:12-17; Ezek. 28:1-10)
• not for satisfaction of curiosity but for mobilization of soldiers

II. The Enemy We Face (10-12)

• needed: thorough knowledge and healthy respect
• not human but demonic: powerful, wicked, cunning
• needed: the power of God

♦ Be empowered…
♦ Put on…

• our objective: to stand

III. The Equipment We Appropriate (13-20)

• Take up…
• Stand…
• six key elements

♦ belt of truth
♦ breastplate of righteousness
♦ footwear of the gospel of peace
♦ shield of faith
♦ helmet of salvation
♦ sword of the Spirit (only offensive weapon)

• “…each piece put on with prayer.”
• Paul’s specific prayer request

IV. The Encouragement We Need (21-24)

• role of Tychicus
• encouragement
• peace, love, faith, grace

V. So What?

• Remember that you can’t wield what you don’t wear.
• Dare to cultivate a “wartime mentality.”
• “Equipping yourself with God’s armor is not a mechanical operation; it is itself an expression of our dependence.” (Stott)