The armor of god sermon by bob briggs, ephesians 6. Ephesians 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind god s word using john gill s exposition of the bible. The passage begins by informing us to be strong in the lord and in the power of his might. God also gave solomon something he had not asked for. Since he made his first appearance upon the pages of the bible, the devil has been in the business of lying, slandering and accusing the people of god, gen.
This following story is told by leroy eims about the time when he was serving in the marines in the south pacific during world war ii. By the time of paul s second preaching journey, he was well spoken of by the brethren at lystra and iconium acts 16. Thus, we know where god is bringing the world, because god has revealed that grace in christ. The purpose for writing this letter paul does not write this letter to the ephesians to rebuke them for any irregularity of conduct, like he does the corinthians, nor for any perversion of the gospel, as he does the galatians.
Finally, my brethren the word finally reveals that this is paul s final section of his letter to the ephesians. The tragedy is that many of us have no idea we are even in a battle. Timothy, a native of lystra, was probably converted on paul s first preaching journey acts 14. He has one last practical suggestion for his readers vv. They are called gifts to the body of christ in the book of ephesians.
The preaching of christ is the whip that flogs the devil. I went up on podium with tshirt and tie that my two children had bought me for my birthday a week ago last wednesday was my birthday. Instead, a christian s self portrait ought to be based on his or her personal, intimate relationship with jesus christ. The reason for this urgent instruction is the nature of the christian s opponent in spiritual warfare. This content is part of a series making god smile 3 of 8 series. Pastor peter frey continues our series in ephesians with encouragement to stand firm in the realities of the gospel. Before reflecting on the text of ephesians we need to look at the question of authorship. Ephesians was composed during paul s stay in caesarea. Fitting by nature, and pleasing in the sight of god. Call to worship ask what i should give you, god invited young king solomon in a dream.
The imperative also calls for us to be strong in the strength of his might. February 8, 2018 blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in christ with every spiritual blessing in the. Dec 27, 2015 if youll remember from last week, paul called us in ephesians chapter 5, verses 1 through 6, to imitate god and walk in love, giving ourselves up for god and others. This thanksgiving has been observed in the midst of another national crisis. Though paul is named as the author, this has been questioned in modern times and the majority of scholars today are of the opinion that it is written by someone other than paul. We feel the price was paid when jesus died on the cross. The epistle to the ephesians walking together in unity 4. In this case, the armor of god is not at all passive. To the praise of the glory of his grace the grace of god manifestly appears in the predestination of men to adoption.
Discover your true identity by studying the book of ephesians with dr. There is a phrase that is used to describe someone who is anxious and eager to handle a situation. He is best known for his collection of sermons published in 1766 as sermons for young women, popularly known as fordyce s sermons. Each of the 31 messages, divided into five volumes, will bring you closer to understanding what it means to live in christ and how that knowledge ought to direct your every. It should not be surprising, then, that the first duty that paul exhorts us to fulfill is to. In these verses paul is bringing his letter to a close. On this web site, you will find s of pages of detailed class notes and 100 s of hours of audio lessons on a variety of bible books and bible subjects. Irving jensens chart of ephesians and then ephesians 46 goto page 63 ephesians. The roman soldier s sword was 22 inches long and sharpened on both sides. Scoobydoo and his cartoon friends would come early every saturday morning growing up in new ulm, mn so when i heard my mother s voice cheerfully call out, rise n shine, sleepyhead. 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. Feb, 2017 pastor peter frey continues our series in ephesians with encouragement to stand firm in the realities of the gospel.
Zion chapel, grand rapids, michigan, usa finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord, and in the power of his might. I will treasure the truths lloydjones expounds on in his book, which is really a collection of his sermons based on the passage of ephesians 6. It s offensive posturing that obrien explains, involve s carrying the attack into enemy territory, of plundering satan s kingdom by announcing the promise of divine rescue to captives in the realm of. Tonight i want to speak concerning the armor of god that is found in ephesians 6. My daughter bought me this tie with jesus on a blue background, and my son picked out this tshirt with a lion and jesus. Making god smile 3 of 8 jeff strite sermon outlines.
Robert pushed the rest of the lunch over to one side of the hospital tray. Just as children imitate their parents, we are called to imitate god. No issue is more contentious and has been than discipline. Please feel free to use any of the content found within this website for the spreading of the gospel to all. Please use these sermons as the lord leads, but nothing on this site may be used for profit without my expressed, written permission.
I highly recommend the short video from which i have quoted which you can view here. As if that werent breathtaking enough, ephesians 3. Contextual overview 10 finally, be strong in the lord and in the strength of his might. For three chapters, paul has dealt with doctrine in which he has described both. I wonder how many of us this morning have a problem remembering things. For the christian to stand strong, and to understand how the. We do all kinds of crazy tricks to get ourselves to remember the tiniest thing. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord, and in the power of his might. To be ready for battle we need to be properly clothed.
That ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. And paul reminded us that we cant imitate him and walk in love as long as immorality. That it may be, well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. Paul s letter to the ephesians is as carefully structured as that great temple of diana, and it contains greater beauty and wealth. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Put on the full armor of god, so that you can take your stand against the devil s schemes. Feb 09, 2018 february 8, 2018 blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, who has blessed us in christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. I am indebted to peter rollins for his excellent insights into the need for church to be a place where we consult our suffering. A collection of sermons on book of ephesians chapter 6 by dr. We have many audio gospel sermons available in mp3 format. The first three chapters are about what we have as christians, and the final three chapters. Aug 25, 20 the mystery weapon in ephesians 6 allowfullscreen ephesians 6 6 children, obey your parents in the lord. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Ephesians 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of. This is why this section begins by laying out several sermon ingredients that will be used to prepare a nutritious and appealing message. Lord s day evening, december 31, 2017 place preached. Sermons on ephesians ephesians central church of christ. Free sermon book of ephesians martyn lloydjones trust. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord and in the power of his might. This week s lectionary text from the hebrew scriptures brings us david s heartwrenching lament over the death of his son. What unrequested gift do you suppose god might give you that you also need. We saw that there are 5 marks which must be present in a church to identify it as a true church that is built according to the master builder s blueprint. If you think back to what weve already seen in this great letter from paul to the churches in asia minor, you will remember that paul has laid out in great detail what it means to be in christ in ch. Stanley as he walks through the principles the apostle paul taught in this encouraging epistle. David pours out his emotions as he mourns his loss a reaction that any parent can identify with.
Everything in these three chapters spells out what is involved in christians walking worthily of their calling. Now, although this is a battle cry for all christian soldiers, it s not just something to get the blood pumping. The active role of the church is not altogether surprising, given the writer s previous indication that god has raised us up with christ and seated us with him in the heavenly places 2. Sermon, which is the third on the sixth chapter, in sermons on the epistle to the ephesians. The spiritual blessings that have come to us are the work of all three members of the trinity. Their role is to equip others to do god s work, to build up the body of christ and to help them mature in jesus. Loving wisely childrens sermon, illustration, preaching. Sermons on ephesians first presbyterian church, jackson. The book of ephesians allan turners personal website. Clearly paul does not intend this passage in ephesians to be an exhaustive list of functions in the lord s church. In the remaining three chapters of this epistle, paul will focus on duty, i.
Godly leadership god gives grace to be leaders in his church. Perry stone teaches on ephesians 6 thy word is a lamp. The purpose of the church is to submit to god s battle plan for victory. April 6, 2014 after spending the first three chapters of ephesians focusing on the christian s position in christ and the calling that the church has received through the person and work of christ, the apostle paul. The sermons, bulletin articles and bible studies published in this website are from sound members of the church of christ and are free to everyone. As we will see as we look carefully at this verse today, it is a battle cry that is not just. The mystery weapon in ephesians 6 ephesians 6 6 children, obey your parents in the lord. As a nation we reflect upon our beginnings, and the part that god played in our beginnings. Would that i had died instead of you, o absalom, my son, my son. Paul s address to the ephesian elders is a shining page even in the new testament p. May we stand firm with this strategy best described from an acrostic of the word stand.
Sermons from ephesians walking together in unity 4. In the sermon you that heard here last sunday entitled the master builder s blueprint, we considered what makes a local church a true church of god. James fordyce, dd 17201 october 1796, was a scottish presbyterian minister and poet. For the christian to stand strong, and to understand how the devil is out to get himher is very important. That phrase echoes one of paul s major themes in ephesians. We also have a selection of articles on how to preach, and we have over 650 sermons by cecil hutson. This is the remembrance that paul calls us to do this week in our text of ephesians 2. Solomon asked god to give him an understanding mind able to discern good from evil.