THE ARMOUR OF GOD 4. PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (Eph 6:14)

1) IMPLICIT RIGHTEOUSNESS! (Heb 4:15, 7:26, 9:14)

The absolute and complete righteousness that belongs to Christ alone

2) IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS! (Rom 3:19-26, 2 Cor 5:21)

The righteousness of Christ credited to our account by grace alone through faith alone

3) IMPARTED RIGHTEOUSNESS! (Rom 6:12-14, 8:1-6)

The desire to think and do what is right by the Word and Spirit alone

Lessons:

1) Guard your heart! (Prov 4:23)

2) Believe God’s promises!

3) Look to Jesus!