Ephesians 6; Verse 17; Gospel Armor; Helmet/Sword

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If you go into battle/war and the enemy sees you without armor/protective equipment on (like body armor), you will be laughed at. You want to be taken seriously by satan when standing against him? Get suited up. That means knowing why you're putting it on in the first place. Quote the scriptures in Yeshua the Mashiach name while anointing one's self.

With that in mind, let's get to two specific pieces of equipment here: Faith and Salvation is where it begins. Faith defends and salvation rooted in grace allows our mind to be protected. With those two pieces of armor, we are enabled through the Lord to be a strongman over satan, his fallen angels (who are to come Revelation 12:7-9, as in the days of Noah), and the evil spirits.

(Ephesians 6:17) “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

The Gospel Armor is always rooted in the OT just as ALL scripture is.

Let's take a look:

(Psalm 35:2-3) “Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.

(We are suiting up here. It is by no mistake that Psalm 37 is two chapters away, which is what I call the evil spirit “killer” chapter. We kill them by putting the sword to them, and Psalm 37 exposes the condition of the wicked. Usually side-by-side verses: one for the righteous, and one for the wicked. That is what a sword does--slices and separates truth while cutting lies/deception to pieces (asunder).

(We're standing up as well. Firmly planted = immovable against satan. We take his ground while putting the sword to him offensively, going for the kill. I see a lot of misplaced anger daily. Let's put it in the right place--approved by the Lord as righteous indignation. Note that wearing the breastplate of righteousness (and doing right) keeps us in a condition that is acceptable to the Lord. If one thinks they can enter a spiritual battle/crisis physically, he might as well go swing blindly at the air. Not to mention satan is the prince of the power of the air/airwaves spiritually (in the spiritual realm) until Christ takes it from him at the 7^th trumpet to 7^th vial.)

(Psalm 37:39-40) "But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him."

Back to Psalm 35:3,

3Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

(This illustrates drawing out the spear (as in arrows) which is also seen in the Song of Moses for the end-times. It begins with grace through faith. Faith = shield/buckler. This is essential in stopping the arrows which is key because the Lord sends the arrows in the song of Moses. We must pick up the sword and put it into action out of our mouths. Doing this is truly applying the word to our lives.)

Don't forget about another view of this from Isaiah speaking of Christ at the cross where He delivered these spiritual goods for us. He won all battles over temptation and overcame all on the cross. That said, He is not happy one bit when you are careless with what He gave you, and you end up getting robbed by satan taking the spoils. Who wants to let their general down? (Luke 11:21-22). Better yet, is Christ your general?

(Isaiah 57:17-18) “For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.

18According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence.”

(See here that what they reject, the same (with multiplied vengeance) comes right back on them. It's their reward so to speak.)

Let's move to Ephesians 2:2-3 as referenced above:

(Ephesians 2:2-3) “Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

(satan the prince of power of the air until Christ takes it from him at the 7th trumpet; Revelation 11:15. Amazingly enough this is the same air from the Greek used in I Thessalonians 4:17 for the first resurrection. To blow. That is exactly when Christ takes it back. That 7th trumpet).

3Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.”

(The evil spirits as they are disobedient which is why we put that sword of the Word of God to them which exposes their condition. They don't want to be cut to pieces because it hurts. All they do is influence people, bother them, tempt them, and condemn them all through fear (usually nicely, at first, to lure them in) from the outside until they have influenced them enough to be invited in because of these things. The ultimate goal is to possess a person. It is easily achieved when they bother a person so much that he just gives up at a loss for answers. The truths from the word as we are discussing here are the answers. This is no fencing match, no drawn out struggle when you can put it to satan and his followers by using the power and authority given to us through Christ. We can put them in fear in Yeshua the Mashiach (Christos) name, which is why we (in obedience) use the olive oil.)

Reference:

(Hebrews 4:12-13) “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

(This is a perfect illustration here; just as a sword physically cuts through the surface and exposes what's inside, it does the same spiritually, tearing down boundaries on the surface while creating a "window" (so to speak) or a view of the inward condition of a person.)
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”

(We will stand up before God and be accountable for ourselves. Therefore, we must stand up against satan and take the ground he's trying to steal from us. It is evident all throughout the Bible what the Lord wants us to do (in what Christ paid for), so you can bet that we're going to pay the price for rejecting it. This, dear friends, is how we turn it right side up, making wrong right in satan's face!)

Paul wrote of this when addressing Christ's second coming in I Thessalonians 5. It can't be done if you're waiting on a rapture/pre-trib rapture that does not exist. Gathering back to Christ is one event. If you believe in the false teachings or are on the fence, God cannot use you. We need to be sure, sealed, and strong in mind. It is a battle of minds over satan and his followers. I will also say it is no surprise that these false teachers/prophets who teach rapture/pre-trib rapture do not and cannot even teach the Gospel Armor. If you are unsure or have not looked into it much, please refer to the targeted studies in the tag section; I Thessalonians 4:16, I Thessalonians 4:17, and II Thessalonians chapter 2.

(I Thessalonians 5:8) “But since we belong to the day, let us be sober (no bitter gall, double dipping), putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.”

(Here I mean "double dipping" in reference to the wine of Christ or pleading the blood (as many say) but doing so while believing the wrong Gospel. We can only be in grace through faith (remember without faith it is impossible to please God). We are also acceptable to the Lord when doing right from the heart. Please note that we don't need to "plead" the blood--it's already part of it. It is what already defeated satan-the blood on and of the cross: Hebrews 2:14-15.)

Finally, let's look at the Song of Moses references for the end-times referring to those who take the mark of the beast because they are unprepared:

(Deuteronomy 32:25) “The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs.”

(No Word of God = fear. Young man to gray hairs is a Hebraism for all people and ages in between. Virgin = The foolish virgins who lamps went out. This is why we gird our loins with the truth and stand up tall and strong. That is where fear comes from--the pit of the stomach/loin area. We all have stress, and the management of it begins here to prevent it from getting to fear. As for the foolish virgins? “Woe to those who give suck.” Meaning, they reproduced and nursed satan's work along, not keeping their womb barren (Isaiah 54). This is symbolic for multiplying them.)

Moving on,

(Deuteronomy 32:27) “Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, and lest they should say, Our hand is high, and the LORD hath not done all this.”

(The Lord is in control, refer back to previous studies in which we went over this (Ephesians 6:15; The Gospel Armor; The Gospel Shoes Study). This is not the time to say, "Why me?" or "Why, God?" Or even, "Why are you doing this to me, satan?" The "why" is clear when it comes to satan; he comes to steal, kill, and destroy, and he will if you do not stand against him with your armor in place! Let him know he cannot have you. Knowing the Lord is in control should always bring you peace of mind. Keep your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace--walking all over satan through the power and authority given to us by Christ. (Luke 10:18-19). Never forget who gave us that power and authority and why. We cannot come in our own names without letting pride enter and expect to stand a chance. That's what satan did and still does which is why he is already condemned.)

Lastly, (Deuteronomy 32:42) “I will make mine arrows drunk with blood, and my sword shall devour flesh; and that with the blood of the slain and of the captives, from the beginning of revenges upon the enemy.”

Whose arrows? The Lord is in control. This is showing God's people He is in control. He goes over this many times to illustrate that. They reject Him He turns them over to what they asked for. How can they complain?

He allows satan as the Lord has agreed to in Revelation 17. You get shot with an arrow of course you're staggering around, looking for a way to stand. He gave is the way. Satan thinks his arrows are deadly, and they surely are. However, with the Gospel Armor defending us against him, he is nothing)!

(Ephesians 6:13) "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. "

Amen. †