Its time to put on your armor, pick up your sword and shield, and get ready to battle. Nov 02, 2017 although many students of the scriptures are familiar with the armor of god themes found in ephesians 6 and also doctrine and covenants 27, they may not recognize that the book of mormon also contains of a number of spiritual or symbolic references to armor. The armor of god, described by the apostle paul in ephesians 6. Oct 09, 2015 this ces video for the new testament parallels ancient soldiers allegorically with modernday teenagers. With her trademark downtoearth honesty and transparency, priscilla has penned a remarkable study on every christians battle armor. Ensuring victory in spirtual warfare the whole armor of god is gods provision for his people, and needs to be utilized as he has directed. But if you were to leave home every morning wearing a full suit of armor, you would feel pretty silly. What does the book of mormon say about the armor of god. Believers are gods army on earth, and we are to do exploits for the kingdom of god. It speaks of the holiness and power of the word of god. Importance of putting on full armor of god daily according.
And yet paul is using the analogy of the romans at that time, their belt is not just to hold up their pants, its to where they hold up their sword, the scabbard, all right, the sword. Ensuring victory in spirtual warfare the whole armor of god is god s provision for his people, and needs to be utilized as he has directed. Kids love to play make believe, but when they play with the full armor of god costume set, theyre learning something theyll remember forever. The scriptures teach that we should put on the whole armor of god see ephesians 6. Ephesians 6 armor of god 10 finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. While all the other pieces of spiritual armor are defensive in nature, the sword of the spirit is the only offensive weapon in the armor of god.
Iain duguid comes out swinging in the whole armor of god. But if we do, we will be able to withstand satans attacks. Safe and fun for young children to play as they learn about important bible. Vs 12 for our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but. If the warnings are true, the world is a dangerous place to live. The full armor of god by larry richards book resume. The armor of god finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power.
Since the power of christ is the major topic of the epistles, this section in ephesians 6. To illustrate, the first highlight i made in reading this book is actually on the very first page. Nothing less than to be fully clothed with the protection and strength of the lord will be enough to keep us safe. John henry jowett wholeheartedly expresses and teaches the word of god in this superb book of guidance. The armor of god is a sevensession bible study for teens 7th12 grade that. Part 2 is a guidebook for daily prayer, illustrating how we can pray the armor of god. Evangelicalfriendly approach to spiritual warfare respected scholar and speaker larry richards offers a balanced, evangelicalfriendly approach to spiritual warfare based on the book of ephesians.
The armor of god is a metaphor in the bible ephesians 6. Bible study book includes 6 weeks of homework that can be completed between 7 group sessions. As a biblical reference, the metaphor may refer to physical armour worn by god in metaphorical battles, or it may refer to vigilant righteousness in general as. With charming illustrations, easytoread language, and a parents guide at the back, the whole armor of god teaches what each piece of the armor of god means and how your children can put on that armor every day. How christs victory strengthens us for spiritual warfare. The intent of this book is to provide the reader with interesting, secular information about battles fought in ancient times, the armor that was worn and how this. Put on the whole armor of god, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. We are in a daily struggle against the world, sin, and satan. But what exactly is an armor of god and why do we have to wear it. The armor of god is a powerful book full of prayer revelation and instruction on how to use your armor as the weapons of warfare they are.
Duguid walks through the armor of god passage in ephesians, examining the old testament context of each piece of armor and encouraging readers as they fight sin while resting in the finished victory of christ. Even when you are clothed with the armor of god, you need to bathe it all in prayer. This spiritual symbolism is especially significant in the book of mormon because it repeatedly. Put on the whole armor of god, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. All indicators point to the reliability of these concerns and call for the christian to be armed, not to initiate an attack but to defend against one. When we study the scriptures and pray, its like we put on armor that helps keep us safe. Notice it is the whole armour of god that we are to put on. One thing you need to learn is this, the book of ephesians is divided into, first of all, the three ws, okay. To understand the significance of the armor or weapons we have available to use in our daily life. Put on the full armor of god, so that you can take your stand against the devil s schemes. Lets take a look at the full armor of god that christians are called to put on in times of warfare. The author was easy to understand even though he dug deep into what the different pieces of armor were and how to use them.
As children roleplay the adventure of being one of gods young warriors, theyre memorizing the biblical principles of the spiritual armor described in ephesians 6. The phrase armor of god is derived from ephesians 6. Lets take a look at each piece of this spiritual armor and see how it can enable us to be victorious as soldiers for christ in our battle against the spiritual hosts of wickedness. Taking readers to the familiar passage in ephesians 6 on preparation for the spiritual battle, duiguid helps readers understand that the armor god. Although many students of the scriptures are familiar with the armorofgod themes found in ephesians 6 and also doctrine and covenants 27, they may not recognize that the book of mormon also contains of a number of spiritual or symbolic references to armor. Thats why the apostle paul encourages christians to put on the whole armor of god, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil verse 11. Jul 12, 2018 the armor of god bible study and lapbook.
Teach your kids about the armor of god in a fun, handson way that your children will love. In whole armor of god, your quest is to be the first player to build a warrior by collecting all six armor tiles. Living the successful life god has ordained for us through his son, jesus christ, entails spiritual warfare. Over recent years, there have been many television shows aimed at helping people get properly dressed.
If the christian sounds of alarm are true, then secularization is a threatening force. Defending your life from satans schemes richards, larry on. Therefore take up the whole armor of god, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day. Although prayer is not one of the pieces of the whole armor of god, yet paul closes his list by saying, praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit ephesians 6. Without prayer, without reliance upon god, our efforts at spiritual warfare are empty and futile. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the whole armor of god, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Apr 16, 2015 ephesians 6 armor of god 10 finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. The full armor of godtruth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, the word of god, and prayerare the tools god has given us, through which we can be spiritually victorious, overcoming satans attacks and temptations.
Bible study book includes 6 weeks of homework that can be. Therefore, we are to put on the whole armor of god to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. Therefore, it is vital that we put on the whole armor of god. Apr 29, 2019 the armor of god is a metaphor in the bible ephesians 6. Is the armor of god the roman soldiers garment or is it the priestly garment. May 28, 2017 you have probably read about the armor of god mentioned in ephesians 6 verse 10 to 18. This ces video for the new testament parallels ancient soldiers allegorically with modernday teenagers. In this passage we are told that our primary battles are of a spiritual nature and that we need spiritual armor to be able to stand firm in the midst of these battles.
This full color pamphlet leads you through ephesians 6. Put on the whole armour of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Believers are god s army on earth, and we are to do exploits for the kingdom of god. Part 1 explains why we should pray the armor of god, including what the different pieces of the armor signify. To take responsibility for the use of these weapons. Wherein a discovery is made of that grand enemy of god and his people, in his policies, power, seat of his empire, wickedness, and chief design he hath against the saings. Aramaic bible in plain english and put on all the armor of god, so that you can stand against the strategies of the devil. Importance of putting on full armor of god daily according to. Apr 26, 2017 john henry jowett wholeheartedly expresses and teaches the word of god in this superb book of guidance. The whole armor is the complete giftwrapped package of all the power of christ, the full measure of the stature of christ. The whole armor of god examines the pieces of spiritual armor found in ephesians 6. Put on the full armor of god and defend yourself against the attacks of the enemy. As children roleplay the adventure of being one of god s young warriors, theyre memorizing the biblical principles of the spiritual armor described in ephesians 6. Crossway publishers brings readers the latest book by trusted bible scholar and theology professor iain m.
This bestselling pamphlet provides historically accurate background of a roman centurions armor then draws vital correlations to the spiritual armor god gives his children. Who should read the whole armor of god one might as well ask who should not read the whole armor of god it is just that good. This is a comprehensive defense strategy, and we have to pay attention to all parts of this armor god offers. Armor of god pamphlet helps teachers and leaders bring apostle pauls message to the ephesians 6. Remember coming out of ephesians chapter 5, weve been dealing with the husband and wife relationship which goes all the way back to the garden of eden when god created man first and then the woman. Packed with fascinating charts and illustrations, the armor of god pamphlet is 8 12 x 5 12, protected by a. The book considers each characteristic of god to be a piece of his armour. This spiritual symbolism is especially significant in the book of mormon because it repeatedly depicts how armies won or lost military.
It says that as believers, we are in a spiritual kind of battle. The armor of god, more than merely a biblical description of the believers inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory. Perfect for reading aloud or for your children to read on their own, this book will be a treasured addition to your childrens. Jan 02, 2020 without prayer, without reliance upon god, our efforts at spiritual warfare are empty and futile. The whole armor of god finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord and in the power of his might. The intent of this book is to provide the reader with interesting, secular information about battles fought in. You have probably read about the armor of god mentioned in ephesians 6 verse 10 to 18.