Summary of the Whole Armor of God

  The belt of truth is simple. People try to make it complicated and confusing but it's simple. You just live a life of truth and integrity. You make sure you are a person of integrity and that you are someone who's trustworthy. You always speak the truth even when it's hard but you do it in kindness and love. You do all things in love and kindness. 1 Peter 2:12 says Live such good lives that though they accuse you of doing wrong they may see your good deeds and glorify God. It also means knowing the Truth about Jesus being the son of God and being prepared to give reasons why you believe when asked.

The breastplate of righteousness is given to us when we get saved. Our righteousness isn't enough. This is Why Jesus had to die for us to be saved. Once we are saved then there's a second part to it often referred to as Sanctification. We go through a sanctification process when we put on the breastplate of righteousness daily and we do this when we seek God; delight ourselves in Him; study His word; make his ways our ways; making Him our dwelling place. We desire His will instead of our own. We obey God's commands. When we begin to grow as Christians seeking God and doing His will and all these things our hearts begin to become pure. We develop a pure heart. Putting on the breastplate of righteousness means putting into practice what we believe in our hearts. As we grow in Christ our choices become more righteous and this protects our hearts from the temptations of sin.

The gospel of peace. Having your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. When you're worrying and being aggravated. You don't have peace. When you are angry at someone and hold grudges and unforgiveness you don't have peace. Putting on the gospel of peace from my understanding means giving your cares and worries to God and being quick to forgive. Every time I've fallen it's been because I didn't have my shoes on, spiritually speaking. The Lord gave me a dream one time. I was walking along the road and there was snow on the ground I had a warm coat on and gloves and a hat. I was dressed for the weather all except my feet. My feet were bare. Not long after that, I went back on the Lord because I was hurt or offended, embarrassed even. So if I had my shoes on and was able to forgive and let things go and walk-in peace I could have handled the snow on the ground. Also, preparation means to prepare ahead of time. So if you are living your life trusting God and forgiving and walking in Peace people are going to see that and that in itself is going to prepare the way for you ahead of time and will help you be able to share the Good News of Jesus when asked and they will ask.

The Sheild of Faith is an easy one. Faith is knowing God will do what He says He will do. We build our Faith by Studying God's word and finding scriptures that match our needs and then listening to them over and over. God's word says Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God. along with doing that you ask God to help you have faith according to Mark 9:24. Once you do that when the devil comes at you with his lies they won't stick. The fires he tried to start won't even stick. You've got your shield and you Got it soaked in God's word. Ain't nothing shaking you.

The helmet of salvation:

Salvation comes the moment you know; believe and confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is the son of God and came to earth and died on the cross and rose again on the third day so we can be saved. That's the moment you put on the helmet of salvation, but it doesn't stop there. We go through a long-drawn-out journey called sanctification. I've talked about this before. Sanctification of our thoughts and minds. The mind is where the primary spiritual battle is fought. Anything that comes into your mind that doesn't line up with the word of God needs to be cast down. All your previous ideas or opinions beliefs and thoughts on issues all need to agree with what God's word says.

The enemy will come at every angle to attack your mind. He will attack your self-worth; He will tell you lies and tell you God doesn't love you. He'll try to confuse you. He'll try to tire you out so that you will give up. He will try to plaque you with fear. When this happens cast all of these things down and hold onto what God says in His Word, and Trust in God.

Key points to remember:

Know that Jesus Christ is the only way you can get to Heaven. There is no other way except through Him

Know that you are a new creature. Old things are passed away and all things are new.

Set your mind on things above not earthly things.

Renew your mind with the word of God according to Romans 12:2

Watch what you listen to, what you see, and what you think. Think about Good things, holy things.

The Sword of the spirit is the word of God. We use it by studying scripture; memorizing verses and getting God's word into our hearts so when Satan comes at us with his lies and temptations We can say not so Satan this is what God's word says. Jesus gives us an example of this in Matthew 4:1-11 when Jesus is being tempted by the devil in the wilderness. The devil even tries to twist Scripture on Him but it doesn't work because Jesus knew what God's word said and meant so Satan didn't fool Jesus. Just like Jesus knew the word we need to know the word so we can be ready when Satan comes. You can't do that if you have not been studying God's word and know what's in the Bible so get in your word. Study so you can be ready when the devil comes knocking.