A soldier of Christ - 2Ti 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 2Ti 2:4 No man that warreth entangleth (emplekw empleko – entwine) himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

By Chanakya Sehgal

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Coverage Helmet of Salvation – Eph 6:17

Sword of the Spirit – Eph 6:17

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Eph 6: 10-18 10 Finally,

my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore 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. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Armour of God

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What are the 2 words for armour? • Hoplon A light armour, this was used for protection of the active warrior • Panoplia

Comes from two words pan – meaning whole or every and hoplon which means armour – therefore no part is to be left

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What are the 2 different kinds of shoes? • Caliga This was the on-duty boot of a Roman soldier. • Carbatina

Was a simple form of shoe, made from a single piece of tanned leather. The most primitive and commonest model of shoe worn in Rome

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Parts of the Armour

Prayer and Supplication

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Helmet of Salvation Meaning perikejalaia perikephalaia per-ee-kef-al-ah'-yah feminine of a compound word; encirclement of the head, i.e. a helmet:--helmet. 1. This covered every part of the head, all round 2. The Helmet was used during a battle

Learning 1) Be assured of the Hope of every believer - 1Th 5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. 2) We have a Sure and a Steadfast hope. Heb 6:18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Heb 6:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; Heb 6:20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. Armour of God

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Helmet of Salvation Considering Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Isa 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. - In perfect peace - ‫שלום שלום‬shalom, shalom, "peace, peace, "i.e., peace upon peace - all kinds of prosperity - happiness in this world and in the world to come. Ps 112:7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed (, trusting in the LORD. Fixed - i.e. stand perpendicular; to set up, establish Ps 57:7 ¶ My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.

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Helmet of Salvation Applying Shows that a child of God must control the thought life 1) Devoted Mind – Mat 22:37 2) Dedicated Mind – Phil 2:7

3) Discipline Mind – 1 Pet 1:3 4) Determined Mind – Col 3:2 5) Discerning Mind – Phil 4:8 6) Developing Mind – Rom 12:3 7) Distracted Mind – James 1:8

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Sword of the Spirit

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Sword of the Spirit Meaning 1) Makhaira (Greek: μάχαιρα (mákhaira, plural mákhairai), also transliterated machaira or machaera; a Greek word, related to μάχη (mákhē) "a battle“ - refers to a sword used as a weapon for making and repelling an attack. 2) The Sword, which is an offensive/defensive component (Ephesians

6:17). The word sword is translated from the (Latin, Gladius) is first an offensive implement and second defensive. Specifications Weight

1.2–1.6 kg (2.6–3.5 lb)

Length

64–81 cm (25–32 in)

Blade length

60–68 cm (2.0–2.23 ft)

Width

4–8 cm (1.6–3.1 in)

Blade type

steel of varying degrees of carbon content, pointed,

double-edged. Hilt type Armour of God

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Sword of the Spirit Learning A centurion attacked an adversary and with it he defended himself against the adversary’s attacks. It was the centurion’s primary weapon with which he thrust, blocked and cut. The centurion would lead with his shield and thrust with his sword so both worked in unison.

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Sword of the Spirit Considering Mt 4:1Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Mt 4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. Mt 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. Mt 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Mt 4:5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, Mt 4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Mt 4:7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Mt 4:8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; Mt 4:9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Mt 4:10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Mt 4:11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. Armour of God

Deut 8:3 Lust of the flesh

Deut 6:16 Lust of the eyes

Deut 6:13 Pride of Life

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Sword of the Spirit Applying Ac 18:24 ¶ And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. – mighty has been translated as – strong, powerful and able Acts 17:11 – Search the Scriptures

Col 3: 16 – Store the Scriptures

rhma - rhema h ; ray'mah - an utterance, spoken word

2 Tim 2:15 – Study the Scriptures

Ezra 7:10 – Seek the Scriptures

Eph 4:11-13 – Sit under the sound of the Scriptures Armour of God

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Prayer in the Spirit Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; This prayer is not to be intermitted. It is to be always. With all prayer and supplication With all kinds of prayer; prayer in the closet, the family, the social meeting, the great assembly; prayer at the usual hours, prayer when we are specially tempted, and when we feel just like praying

"Restraining prayer, we cease to fight; Prayer makes the Christian armour bright; And Satan trembles when he sees The meanest saint upon his knees."

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Prayer in the Spirit

in the Spirit. By the aid of the Holy Spirit

And watching thereunto. Watching for opportunities to pray; watching for the spirit of prayer; watching against all those things which would hinder prayer.

With all perseverance. Never becoming discouraged and disheartened.

And supplication for all saints, for all Christians.

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Thank you

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