EPHESIANS 6
[1] Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
[11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
[12] For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
[13] Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
[14] Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
[15] and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace;
[16] besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench 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] Pray 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 utterance may be given 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.
2006-11-21 10:16:23
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answer #1
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answered by Br. Dymphna S.F.O 4
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The first part of the armor is the Belt which is the truth of God. It protects us from the lies of Satan.
The second part of the armor is the breastplate which is the righteousness of God. It protects our hearts which is the seat of our emotions, selfworth and trust. He approves of us because he loves us and sent his Son Jesus to die on the cross for us.
The third part of the armor is the footwear. We are to be ready to be on the go to share the Gospel of Christ's love for all people.
The fourth part of the armor of God is the shield which is our faith. What we see are Satan's attacks in the form of insults, setbacks and temptations. But the Shield of Faith protects us from Satan's flaming arrows. With God's prespectives we can see beyond our circumstances and know that the ultimate victory is ours.
The fifth part of the armor of God is the Helmet of Salvation which protects our minds from doubting God's saving work for us.
The sixth part of the armor of God is the Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. When we are tempted, we need to trust in the truth of God's Word.
2006-11-21 11:38:40
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answer #2
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answered by Anonymous
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"Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
"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. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints...." Ephesians 6:10-18
2006-11-21 10:15:11
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answer #3
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answered by K 5
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God in times new roman font is the armour of God
so see that
God=CuTnucilil
God=CuTOd
so God fits both descriptions
ie He has a cut nucil and TOD pronounced TODD is HIM.
2006-11-21 10:11:08
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answer #4
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answered by justhurryupanddie 1
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It doth say that "The armour of god" Be a film starring Jakie Chan ! Very good it is too! I belive it says it toward the back.
2006-11-21 10:21:38
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answered by Jotun 5
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The character of Jesus placed in His children upon conversion.
2006-11-21 12:16:34
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answered by runner1 6
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Loins girded about with truth.) In Bible times, soldiers wore a wide leather belt, or girdle, that was from two to six inches [5-15 cm] wide. Some translators suggest that the verse should read, “with truth as a belt tight around your waist.” The soldier’s belt helped to protect his loins, and it provided a convenient support from which to suspend the sword. When a soldier girded his loins, he was getting ready for battle. Paul used the soldier’s belt to illustrate the extent to which Scriptural truth should influence our lives. It should be tightly wrapped around us, as it were, so that we live in harmony with the truth and can defend it on any occasion.
Breastplate of righteousness.) The breastplate of the soldier protected a vital organ, the heart. Our figurative heart—the person we are on the inside—needs special protection because it is inclined toward what is wrong. (Genesis 8:21) We must therefore get to know and love Jehovah’s righteous standards. (Psalm 119:97, 105) Our love of righteousness leads us to reject worldly thinking that ignores or waters down Jehovah’s clear guidelines. Moreover, when we love what is right and hate what is wrong, we avoid pursuing a course that can ruin our lives.
Feet shod with the equipment of the good news of peace.) Roman soldiers needed adequate shoes or sturdy sandals, since during a campaign they often marched 20 miles [30 km] each day while wearing or carrying some 60 pounds [27 kg] of armor and equipment. Paul appropriately used footwear to represent our readiness to preach the Kingdom message to everyone who will listen. This is important because how will people come to know Jehovah if we are not ready and willing to preach?—Romans 10:13-15.
The large shield of faith.) The Greek word translated “large shield” refers to a shield that was large enough to cover most of the body. It would provide protection from the “burning missiles” referred to at Ephesians 6:16. In Bible times, soldiers used darts made out of hollow reeds having small iron receptacles that could be filled with burning naphtha. One scholar describes these darts as “one of the most dangerous weapons in ancient warfare.” If a soldier did not have a large shield to protect himself from such missiles, he could be gravely injured or even killed.
What “burning missiles” does Satan employ to undermine our faith? He may promote persecution or opposition in the family, at work, or at school. A desire to possess more and more material things and the lure of immorality have also proved spiritually devastating in the case of some. To protect ourselves against such threats, “above all things, [we must] take up the large shield of faith.”
The helmet of salvation.) A helmet protected the soldier’s head and brain—the seat of intellect. Our Christian hope is compared to a helmet because it protects our mind. (1 Thessalonians 5:8) Although we have made our mind over by means of accurate knowledge of God’s Word, we are still weak, imperfect humans. Our mind can easily become corrupted. Goals of this system of things can distract us or even replace our God-given hope. (Romans 7:18; 12:2) The Devil tried in vain to sidetrack Jesus by offering him “all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.” (Matthew 4:8) But Jesus flatly rejected the offer, and Paul said of him: “For the joy that was set before him [Jesus] endured a torture stake, despising shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”—Hebrews 12:2.
The sort of confidence that Jesus had is not automatic. If we fill our mind with the dreams and goals of this system of things instead of keeping in mind the hope ahead, our faith in God’s promises will get weaker. In time, we could even lose our hope completely. On the other hand, if we regularly meditate on the promises of God, we will continue to rejoice in the hope set before us.—Romans 12:12.
The sword of the spirit.) God’s word, or message, recorded in the Bible is like a powerful two-edged sword that can cut down religious falsehood and help righthearted people find spiritual freedom. (John 8:32; Hebrews 4:12) This spiritual sword can also defend us when we are assaulted by temptations or apostate attempts to destroy our faith. (2 Corinthians 10:4, 5) How thankful we are that ‘all Scripture is inspired of God and completely equips us for every good work’!—2 Timothy 3:16, 17.
15 When he was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, Jesus effectively used the sword of the spirit to fend off false reasoning and cunning temptations. To each challenge of Satan, he replied: “It is written.” (Matthew 4:1-11)
After considering the complete suit of spiritual armor, Paul adds another important piece of advice. In resisting Satan, Christians should avail themselves of “every form of prayer and supplication.” How often? “Carry on prayer on every occasion in spirit,” Paul wrote. (Ephesians 6:18) When we face temptations, trials, or discouragement, prayer can fortify us immensely. (Matthew 26:41) Jesus “offered up supplications and also petitions to the One who was able to save him out of death, with strong outcries and tears, and he was favorably heard for his godly fear.”—Hebrews 5:7.
2006-11-21 10:29:54
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answer #7
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answered by papavero 6
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