The Armor of God

The Allness of Prayer

Pastor Dan Cox — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:30:47 +0000

The “allness” of prayer is the lifeline that keeps us connected to our Commander and supplied with strength for the battle. In part 8 of The Armor of God, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 6:18-20.

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Study Notes

Prayer…

is relationship with God
is to the Father, through the Son, in the Spirit
involves adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication
should be constant, sincere, and faithful
is answered according to God’s will
is powerful and effective

Prayer is ongoing, sincere conversation with God the Father, made possible through Christ, empowered by the Spirit. It should include praise, confession, thanksgiving, and requests, always offered in faith and aligned with God’s will.

Pray…

at all times in the Spirit
with all prayer and supplication
with all perseverance
for all the saints

Applying the Text

Pray!

The Sword of the Spirit

Pastor Dan Cox — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:17:03 +0000

Let us endeavor to hear, read, study, memorize, and apply the sword of the Spirit - the Word of God - with confidence in the power and authority of the Author. In part 7 of The Armor of God, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 6:17.

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Three Truths

The Sword is the Word of God
The Spirit Empowers the Sword
The Sword Advances the Kingdom

The Skillful Deployment of the Sword: The Supreme Example

The First Temptation: Bread
The Second Temptation: Power and Glory
The Third Temptation: Testing God

The Skillful Deployment of the Sword: Other Examples

Lust: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
Greed: Hebrews 13:5
Anger: Ephesians 4:26-27
Guilt: Romans 8:1
Discouragement: Isaiah 40:30-31
Fear: Philippians 4:6-7
Doubt: Mark 9:24
Temptation: 1 Corinthians 10:13
Boldness: Romans 1:16

Applying the Text

Hear the Word
Read the Word
Study the Word
Memorize the Word
Apply the Word

The Helmet of Salvation

Pastor Dan Cox — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:44:32 +0000

The helmet of salvation - confidence in Christ’s past, present, and future deliverance - protects our minds and gives us assurance and courage in life’s battles. In part 6 of The Armor of God, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 6:17.

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Study Notes

Salvation is the gracious work of God by which He delivers people from sin and its consequences, reconciles them to Himself, and grants them eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Your Salvation with Respect to Time

Past: Justification

Present: Sanctification

Future: Glorification

Your Salvation with Respect to Sin

You have been delivered from the penalty of sin.

You are being delivered from the power of sin.

You will be delivered from the presence of sin.

Your Salvation with Respect to Recipients

Personal Salvation

Corporate Salvation

Cosmic Salvation

Salvation and Your Mind

Guard your mind
Renew your mind
Focus your mind
Filter your mind

Applying the Text

Guard your mind
Renew your mind
Focus your mind
Filter your mind

The Shield of Faith

Pastor Dan Cox — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:42:50 +0000

Let us take up the shield of faith and trust in the character of God, the purposes of God, and the promises of God. In part 5 of The Armor of God, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 6:16.

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Study Notes

Previously in Our Series…

Context for Our Text

The Roman Soldier’s Shield

Faith

Faith is trusting God enough to take Him at His Word and act on it, no matter what you see or feel in the moment.

Trust in the…

character of God
purposes of God
promises of God

Applying the Text

Take up the shield of faith!
Encourage one another!
Pray in faith for one another!

The Shoes of Peace

Pastor Dan Cox — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 21:40:24 +0000

The shoes of peace - peace with God and the peace of God - help us to stand firm in the faith and share the hope of the gospel with others. In part 4 of The Armor of God, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 6:15.

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Study Notes

Previously in Our Series…

The Roman Soldier’s Shoes

The Christian Soldier’s Shoes

The Shoes of Peace are the readiness and stability that come from knowing and living out the gospel, enabling us to stand firm and move forward in God’s mission.

The Shoes of Peace

Peace with God
Peace of God

Applying the Text

Are you at peace with God?
Cultivate the peace of God

The Breastplate of Righteousness

Pastor Chuck Beckler — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:20:10 +0000

Having put on the imputed righteousness of Christ by faith, let us put on the practical righteousness of Christ by walking in the Spirit. In part 3 of The Armor of God, Pastor Chuck Beckler reads from Ephesians 6:14b.

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Study Notes

The methodeias of the devil…

The Breastplate of Righteousness is something put on FOR you, AND, something YOU put on.

Something put on FOR you: Imputed Righteousness (Justification)

Something YOU put on: Practical Righteousness (Sanctification)

Imputed Righteousness

Practical Righteousness

Walk in the Spirit

Be filled with the Spirit
Keep in step with the Spirit

Applying the Text

Reflect daily on your righteousness in Christ.
Walk in the Spirit

The Belt of Truth

Pastor Dan Cox — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:16:08 +0000

To prevail in spiritual battle, the believer must know the truth, believe the truth, and practice the truth. In part 2 of The Armor of God, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 6:14a.

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Study Notes

The Roman Soldier’s Belt of Truth

The Father of Lies – John 8:31-47

Four Strongholds of Truth

The Lord Jesus Christ is the Person of truth.
The Word of God is the word of truth.
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth.
The church is a pillar and buttress of truth.

Three Truths in Christ

Your position in Christ
Your provision in Christ
Your promises in Christ

Three Truth Directives

Know the Truth
Believe the Truth
Practice the Truth

Applying the Text

Pray on the Truth

Be Strong in the Lord

Pastor Dan Cox — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 21:42:24 +0000

Spiritual warfare is real, and if fought in the strength of your own might, you will lose. In part 1 of The Armor of God, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 6:10-13.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

The strength of God (6:10)
The whole armor of God (6:11a)
The schemes of the devil (6:11b)
The realm of the battle (6:12)
The call to battle (6:13)

Applying the Text

Acknowledge the reality of spiritual warfare
Depend on God’s strength
Put on the full armor