The God Who Fights

Isaiah 59:14-21

About the Sermon

This is the first of four sermons on the armor of God (Eph. 6:10-18). There are probably a variety of ideas which enter our minds when we hear that phrase. What was Paul talking about when he encouraged the Ephesian believers to put on the whole armor of God? What is the armor, and how do we put it on? If the stakes are as high as Paul indicates in his letter, then we need to understand what he meant. When we discover that Paul was referring to words from the prophet Isaiah, then we begin to get a clearer picture.

About the Series

The Armor of God carries a double meaning. Most people think that this is the armor which God gives to us to resist the devil, which is true. However, the other (primary) meaning is that this is actually God’s armor which He wore to fight for and win our salvation. Because of our union with Christ, we as His people are now clothed in His armor, strengthened with His might, protected by His power, and carried by His Spirit to resist the schemes of our adversary.
The Armor of God carries a double meaning. Most people think that this is the armor which God gives to us to resist the devil, which is true. However, the other (primary) meaning is that this is actually God’s armor which He wore to fight for and win our salvation. Because of our union with Christ, we as His people are now clothed in His armor, strengthened with His might, protected by His power, and carried by His Spirit to resist the schemes of our adversary.

Sermons in the Series