Helmet Of Salvation
Prison Epistles: Ephesians • Sermon • Submitted
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Introduction
Introduction
Greetings...
Together as we have traveled through the book of Ephesians we have journeyed with God in examining the “Glorious Church Of Christ.”
We have seen that the “glorious church of Christ” was in the eternal plans of the Father.
We have studied of the great dangers of being outside of His church and dire need of being in it and apart of it.
We have come to know the importance of not only the eternally planned blood bought church but the Law that was created to govern it and the beautiful unity it created.
We have witnessed in our studies how proper leadership will guide those that are “new in Christ” to walk “not in futility of mind” but “according to truth and love, sacrifice and submission.”
Paul then, in his letter, begins to explain how one stays strong and firm in such endeavors.
How husbands, wives, children, masters, slaves, and everyone else can walk according to truth and love, sacrifice and submission.
It’s with the special armor God made just for us.
Over the last several weeks we have looked at four special pieces of armor, the Belt of Truth, Breastplate of Righteousness, Shoes Prepared for the Gospel of Peace, and the Shield of Faith.
Today we will be looking at the fifth armor piece which is “The Helmet Of Salvation.”
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 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. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 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.
12 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. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 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. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
Eph 6:10-20
Eph 6:
13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.
14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.
14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,
Eph 6:13
16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,
18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
Eph 6:16-17
The Roman Soldier’s Helmet
The Roman Soldier’s Helmet
The Roman soldier’s helmet is called the galea.
The Roman soldier’s helmet is called the galea.
This helmet was typically made of brass and depending on your position in the military depended on how ornate your helmet was.
The roman soldier wore the helmet to protect his head during battle from an enemies sword, club, or axe.
Summery
Summery
This helmet was vital to the soldier to protect his head and wits about him.
The Helmet Of Salvation
The Helmet Of Salvation
Salvation protects us by removing our sins.
Salvation protects us by removing our sins.
When we obey the gospel and are saved, we are saved from sin and death that snared us before.
Ac 26:
Salvation protects us by turning us from darkness to light, from Satan to God, from the domain of darkness to the kingdom of Christ.
16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.
17 delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you 18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Jesus came to take away our sins.
5 You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin.
1 Jn
When we obey the gospel we enter into Christ.
27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
It washes away
38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
16 And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’
13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Salvation protects us by washing away ours sins, making us a new creation, and buying us back out of Satan’s control.
Col
Ac
16 And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Rom
20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
Therefore you must be in Christ to
Salvation protects us by keeping us in Christ.
Salvation protects us by keeping us in Christ.
Once salvation protects us from our past sins it then continues to protect us from sin in Christ.
As we walk in the light of God our sins are continually washed away.
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
This continual cleansing brings immortality through the gospel.
10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,
2 Tim 1:
6 He will render to each one according to his works: 7 to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life;
10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.
2 Pt 1:
Salvation protects us by giving us hope in eternity.
Salvation protects us by giving us hope in eternity.
Having found protection from our past sins and current sins it makes since that salvation then is a protection of our hope in eternity.
When saved we were born again to a living hope.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
This living hope is based in faith in God and His promise of eternity.
1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
This living hope, based on God’s promise of eternity, is to be strong and without wavering.
23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Heb 10:23
Summery
Summery
Salvation protects us by removing our sins, keeping us in Christ, and giving us hope in eternity.
1 Th 5:
8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
Conclusion
Conclusion
The helmet of salvation is a vital piece of the spiritual armor God has created for us and given us to defend ourselves against Satan and his messengers.
Let us never be without our Armor of God!!!
Invitation
1 Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear; 2 but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear.
6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.