The document discusses the full armor of God that Christians must wear in their spiritual battle against evil forces. It describes each piece of armor mentioned in Ephesians 6:10-18, including the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit. It emphasizes that as Christians, we are enlisted in God's army and must stand strong through putting on this armor so that we can advance God's kingdom and set people free from captivity.

1. The Full Armor of God Stephanus Elia

2. Ephesians 6:10-18 10Finally, 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. 12For 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. 13Therefore 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.

3. Ephesians 6:10-18 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace . 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith , with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit , which is the word of God. 18And 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 saints .

4. We are in the battle! Church = Family of God Also =The Army of God We are in the battle! We’re drafted & enlisted by default when we became Christians. 3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ . 4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier . 1 Pet. 2:9 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation , His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

5. We are in the battle! Commander-in-Chief : Jesus Christ Enemies: Devil & Co. Eph. 6:12 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 . The battle can’t be fought with worldly weapons. Devil is to steal, kill, & destroy (Jn. 10:10) and is roaming around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour (1 Pet. 5:8)

6. We are in the battle! Objectives: Expand the Kingdom of God (Mat. 28:19-20) Set the captives free (Luk. 4:18-19) Stand your ground (Eph. 6:13) Challenges: Unity in the Army

7. The Full Armor of God How do we win the battle? Eph. 6: 10Finally, 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. 13Therefore 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. Be strong in the Lord Put on the full Armor of God

8. Full Armor of God Belt of Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Shoes of readiness to preach Gospel Shield of faith Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirit

10. Belt of Truth Eph.6:14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist Truth = veritas = honesty, integrity Integrity is who we are when no one is looking Luk. 8:17 For there is nothing hidden that shall not be disclosed, nor anything secret that shall not be known and come out into the open. If you plant honesty, you will reap trust

11. Breastplate of Righteousness Eph. 6:14 … with the breastplate of righteousness in place,… Breastplate protects the heart Prov. 4:23 23Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. 1 Thess. 5:7For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. 8But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate , and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

12. Breastplate of Righteousness Isaiah 64: 6 But we are all like an unclean thing, A nd all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags ; 2 Cor. 5: 21God made him who had no sin to be sin[a] for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Righteousness (AMP) = what we ought to be, approved and acceptable and in right relationship with Him , by His goodness. By faith we are united to Christ and by love to our brethren Be in the right relationship with God and brethrens Breastplate only cover the front, the back is wide open

13. Breastplate of Righteousness

14. Shoes of readiness to preach Gospel Eph. 6:15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace 2 Tim. 4:2Herald and preach the Word ! Keep your sense of urgency [stand by, be at hand and ready], whether the opportunity seems to be favorable or unfavorable. [Whether it is convenient or inconvenient, whether it is welcome or unwelcome, you as preacher of the Word are to show people in what way their lives are wrong.] And convince them, rebuking and correcting, warning and urging and encouraging them, being unflagging and inexhaustible in patience and teaching.

15. Shield of Faith Eph. 6:16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith , with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one

16. Helmet of Salvation Eph. 6:17Take the helmet of salvation … Helmet protects the brain/mind, which control our body. Terimalah (Ind.) : Receive and work your salvation. Romans 12:2 Renew your mind Fil. 2:5 Hendaklah kamu dalam hidupmu bersama, menaruh pikiran dan perasaan yang terdapat juga dalam Kristus Yesus,

17. Sword of the Spirit Eph. 6:17… and the sword of the Spirit , which is the word of God. Attack the enemy and enemy’s territories with the Word of God. Are you a Soldier of Christ?