FATHOM CHURCH - The Armor of God Series - "The Helmet of Salvation"

Armor of God – The Helmet of Salvation - Ephesians 6: 10-18
Pastor Nathan Deisem - Fathom Church

Ephesians 6: 10-18: The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the HELMET OF SALVATION and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

I. Armor of God – Why Armor? The battle is Spiritual!

A. A battle is being waged and we are a part of it whether we like it or not.
1. Satan has a variety of strategies to attack you and he is looking for openings
a. Part of the Enemies strategy is to warp and attack our thinking!
i. Romans 12: 2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

II. Armor of God – Why a Helmet? Take up???A. Roman Helmets – Made of leather with metal attached or forged out of metal.

1. Helmets protect the brain – injuries can be lethal or result in loss of function!
a. Mom-mom worked in brain injury floor as a nurse!
b. Football helmets – Concussions
i. Cumulative damage can be irreversible! (Spiritual Parallel?)
c. The Brain (is to) The Body :: The Mind (is to) The Soul
i. Perception is Reality – even when its false

1) Hypnotism Story (or) Dog Food Story
ii. Proverbs 32: 7a NASB “For as [a man] thinks within himself, so he is.”
iii. The key to victory or defeat in this battle is right thinking!
1) Faulty thinking will lead to faulty living!

III. Armor of God – What is Salvation? ((( Soteriology )))
A. The Apostle Paul is writing to Saints, Believers, a church, Saved people…
1. You can be saved but NOT THINK SAVED
2. SALVATION IN 3 TENSES
a. Past – Having been Saved – From Penalty of Sin (Justification)
b. Present – Being Saved – From the Power of Sin (Sanctification)
c. Future – Will be Saved – From Presence of Sin (Glorification)
i. 1 Thessalonians 5: 8 “But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the HOPE of salvation.”
ii. Isaiah 59: 17 “He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and THE HELMET OF SALVATION on his head; he put on the garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak.”

IV. Armor of God – How do I “Take it up”? ((( Application )))
1. Renew our minds! Our minds are battlefields.
2. Reject doubts that arise from circumstances!
3. Keep an eternal perspective! Salvation is the most precious gift.
4. Remember that victory is already accomplished!

Conclusion: As we wear the helmet of salvation every day, our minds become more insulated against the suggestions, desires, and traps the enemy lays for us. We choose to guard our minds from excessive worldly influence and instead think on things that honor Christ Jesus. In doing so, we wear our salvation as a protective helmet that will guard our mind in Christ Jesus!

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