New Testament - Ephesians 6:11-18
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;
Commandments, Instructions & Definitions:
A.Take on you the whole armour of God – to stand against the wiles of the devil, to withstand in the evil day
a. all 6 pieces of armour to be worn:
1. Loins embody truth
2. Heart holds righteousness
3. Feet move the gospel of peace
4. Faith shields and protects
5. Head contains knowledge of salvation
6. Word of God is both your defense and offense
b. wiles: devious or cunning stratagems employed in manipulating or persuading someone to do what one wants
c. withstand in the evil day: remain undamaged or unaffected by; resist
B. 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.
a. principalities: demonic agents and structures
that exert deceptive control over co-conspiratorial human political kingdoms
and systems, forces and dominions dealing with nations and governments,
high-level satanic princes set over nations and regions of the earth,
commanding generals of Satan’s fallen army
b. powers:
capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course
of events, having authority and power of action in spheres open to the
supernatural and natural government; high ranking, powers of evil
c. spiritual
wickedness in high places: forces being directed in and upon the Church in
wiles, fiery darts, onslaught and every conceivable deception about doctrine
which they are capable of planning; the many types of evil spirits that
commonly afflict people; the collective body of demon soldiers comprising Satan’s
hordes
d.
rulers of darkness of this world: governing the darkness and blindness of the
world at large, operate within countries and cultures to influence certain
aspects of life; governing spirits of darkness
C.
Praying always
with supplication
a.
pray always to
Heavenly Father, for yourself
b.
supplication: asking humbly and earnestly
D.
Watch with
perseverance and supplication for all saints
a.
watch: to look at someone or something for an amount
of time and pay attention to what is happening, to be awake during the night, to
be attentive or vigilant, to keep guard
b.
perseverance: steadfastness despite difficulty or delay,
determination
c.
supplication for
all saints: asking humbly and earnestly
through prayer, for all righteous, virtuous believers
Types of Armour – Definitions and Explanations:
1.
Loins girt about
with truth
a.
loins: body on both sides of spine between the
lowest ribs and the hipbones regarded as the seat of physical strength
b.
girt: tie
around firmly with a belt; to “gird your loins” means to prepare for action
c.
truth: sincerity in action, character, and
utterance, fidelity to an original or to a standard, the quality or state of
being true
2.
Breastplate of
righteousness
a.
breastplate: protects torso, chest, heart, lungs, vital
organs
b.
righteousness: the quality of being morally good or right,
free from guilt or sin
3.
Feet shod with
the preparation of the gospel of peace
a.
feet: used for movement, momentum, the lowest
extremity in direct contact with the ground, the foundation of the body
b.
preparation: the act of making or being ready
c.
gospel: a teaching of doctrine or religion, ideas,
principles, accepted as unquestionably true
d.
peace: freedom from disturbance, war or violence
4.
Above all, taking
the shield of faith – wherewith ye shall be able to quench all of the fiery
darts of the wicked
a.
above: on high:
overhead, in heaven; heavenward; at a higher level or layer
b.
shield: one that protects or defends, protection held
by the hand and arm
c.
faith: knowledge of the existence of God: strong
religious feelings or beliefs
d.
fiery darts: a burning, sharp, pointed missile
e.
wicked: evil by nature and in practice
5.
Helmet of
salvation
a.
helmet: head covering of hard material to prevent
damage to head, skull and brain
b.
salvation: deliverance from eternal death, being saved
6.
Sword of the
spirit
a.
sword: defensive or offensive weapon, held by the
hands, an instrument of death or destruction
b.
spirit: word of God, the Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost
Ephesians 6:
19-24
19.
And for me, that
utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known
the mystery of the gospel,
20.
For which I am an
ambassador in bonds: that therein I may
speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
21.
But that ye also
may know my affairs, and how I do,
Tychicus(or whomever is near that can
testify of these things), a beloved brother and faithful minster in the
Lord, shall make known to you all things:
22. Whom I have sent
unto you for the same purpose, that
ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
23. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith,
from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
24.
Grace be with all them that love our Lord
Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
Hymn – The Spirit of God
1. The Spirit of God like a fire is burning!
The latter-day glory begins
to come forth;
The visions and blessings of
old are returning,
And angels are coming to
visit the earth.
(Chorus) We'll sing and we'll shout with the armies of
heaven,
Hosanna, hosanna to God and
the Lamb!
Let glory to them in the
highest be given,
Henceforth and forever, Amen
and amen!
2. The Lord is extending the Saints'
understanding
Restoring their judges and
all as at first.
The knowledge and power of
God are expanding;
The veil o'er the earth is
beginning to burst.
(Chorus)
(Chorus)
3. We'll call in our solemn assemblies in
spirit,
To spread forth the kingdom
of heaven abroad,
That we through our faith may
begin to inherit
The visions and blessings and
glories of God,
(Chorus)
4. How blessed the day when the lamb and the
lion
Shall lie down together
without any ire,
And Ephraim be crowned with
his blessing in Zion,
As Jesus descends with his
chariot of fire!
(Chorus)
Author: William W. Phelps, 1792-1872
Quote: “Examine your armor. Is there an unguarded or
unprotected place? Determine now to add whatever part is missing. … Through the
great principle of repentance you can turn your life about and begin now
clothing yourself with the armor of God through study, prayer, and a
determination to serve God and keep his commandments.”
President N. Eldon
Tanner (1898–1982), First Counselor in the First Presidency
Quote: We should pick up the “shield of faith,
wherewith [we] shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked” (Ephesians 6:16; D&C
27:17). A shield is the most versatile and effective means of defense in
battle. Our faith, if it is built upon Christ and His gospel, can defend us
against the adversary’s numerous onslaughts, just as a shield, if it is made of
the right material, will withstand volleys of fiery darts.
“In the Church we can teach
about the materials from which a shield of faith is made: reverence, courage,
chastity, repentance, forgiveness,
compassion. In church we can learn how to assemble and fit them together. But
the actual making of and fitting on of the shield of faith belongs in the family circle. Otherwise it may loosen
and come off in a crisis.”
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