May 6

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    dvannoy added a text contribution The Helmet of Salvation
    The Helmet of Salvation (1)Let’s move on to verse 17 of our original scripture in Eph 6 where it talks about the Helmet of Salvation! (a) We are commanded in the second word of this verse to “take” it. The word “take” in the Greek means so much more than the word does in our language. First it implies action on our part, we are commanded to take a hold of it. Then it implies that we are supposed... Read more »
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    dvannoy added a text contribution The Shield of Faith
    the shield of faith. (1)Why do we need this, so we can be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one or satan and his workers. (a) These flaming arrows are violent temptations, by which the soul is set on the fire of hell, which are darts Satan shoots at us. Applying Faith the grace of Christ quenches the darts of temptation. (b)My bible says in Luke 17:6 (NASB) 6And the Lord said,... Read more »
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    dvannoy added a text contribution The Gospel of Peace
    The Gospel of Peace. (1)Next we have vs 15 which says “and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” (a) As we look at the first part of this verse, it refers to our feet. I can remember from being in the army the importance they placed on taking care of your feet. Just having rash on your feet could be grounds for disciplinary action. (i) Why is this – spiritually... Read more »
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    dvannoy added a text contribution The Breastplate of Righteouness
    The Breastplate of Righteousness (1)Next we have the later part of verse 14 saying “with the breastplate of righteousness in place”. Not to be critical of any particular translation of the bible, but if you look at the meaning of the Greek words here, it would be more accurately translated as “having put on the breastplate of righteousness”. (a) The Breastplate symbolic of providing for protection... Read more »
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    dvannoy added a text contribution The Belt of Truth
    The Belt of Truth (1)Let’s look in more detail in the first part of vs 14 where it says to “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist”. The Hebrews believed that the waist area is where our generative power resides as a basis of creation. (a) Therefore the source of our generative power should be based on the True things of God or the truth as taught in the Christian religion,... Read more »