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THE ARMOUR OF GOD 5. SHOES (Eph 6:10-17)

  In verses 12 & 13 we read: For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able…

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LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING 5. THE WORD OF GOD AT WORK (1 Thess 2:13-20)

1. The Word of God Produces – New Life Through Faith (v13) Genesis 1 & John 1 – the Word of God brings… The Thessalonians: a) Received, believed, went on believing b) Trusted the words they heard were from God – true & authoritative, even though delivered by human heralds (1 Cor 2:13, Matt 16:17) c)…

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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…

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LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING 4. CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AT ITS BEST (Paul – A Man of Steel and Velvet) (1 Thess 2:1-12)

1) CHARACTER! (v2-10) Tenacity (v2), Integrity (v3), Accountability (v4), Transparency (v5), Humility (v6), Purity (v10) 2) CARE! (v7,8,11) Gentleness, Tenderness, Affection, Example, Sacrifice, Intimacy 3) COMMITMENT! (v12) Making disciples of Jesus who walk in a manner worthy of God Lessons: 1) Godliness is everything. 2) People don’t care how much you know until they know…

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LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING 3. MARKS OF THE AUTHENTIC GOSPEL CHURCH (1 Thess 1:3-10)

1) ITS FOUNDATION! (v3-5) “A Family”, “In Christ”, “Loved by God”, “Chosen out of the World”, Transformed by the Gospel 2) ITS FERVOUR! (v6-9) For: Christlikeness (v6), joyful perseverance (v6), exemplary behaviour (v7), passionate evangelism (v8), repentance (v9), service (v9) 3) ITS FUTURE! (v10) Rapture with the risen deliverer

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THE ARMOUR OF GOD: BE STRONG AND STAND FIRM (Ephesians 6:10-13)

1. Be Strong… in the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:1-12) 2. Stand Firm (2 Chronicles 20:13-22) IS BEING A CHRISTIAN EASY? 1. Expect Opposition 2. Don’t underestimate the spiritual forces of evil. 3. Fight the spiritual battle with spiritual weapons

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THE ARMOUR OF GOD 1. THE FIGHT (Ephesians 6:10-13)

Context: Acts 19:18-20; 23-34; Eph 1:1-6:9 The Ephesians knew they were in a fight 1. STRENGTH (Eph 6:10) a. Personal v10: His strength (“in the Lord”; “His might”). Described in 1:19,20 b. Purposeful v11: To enable us to stand. Note the command! “Put on…” 2. STRUGGLE (Eph 6:12) a. Picture: “wrestle”: personal, intimate, protracted. b….

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LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING 1. THE GOSPEL IN THE CITY (Acts 17:1-9)

1) ITS FOCUS! (v2-3) a) The Scriptures b) The Christ c) The Cross d) The Victory 2) ITS FRUIT! (v4) a) Some Hebrews were persuaded b) Many devout Greeks c) A number of the leading women 3) ITS FOES! (v5-9) a) A mob b) An Attack c) An accusation d) A payment