Peace to all brothers and sisters!
Today we continue to examine fellowship and share: Christians must put on the spiritual armor given by God every day.
Lecture 6: Put on the helmet of salvation and hold the sword of the Holy Spirit
Let’s open our Bible to Ephesians 6:17 and read together: And put on the helmet of salvation, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
1. Put on the helmet of salvation
(1) Salvation
The Lord has invented his salvation, and has shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations; Psalm 98:2Sing to the LORD and bless his name! Preach His salvation every day! Psalm 96:2
He who brings good news, peace, good news, and salvation says to Zion: Your God reigns! How beautiful are the feet of this man climbing the mountain! Isaiah 52:7
Question: How do people know God’s salvation?Answer: Forgiveness of sins - then you know salvation!
Note: If your religious "conscience" always feels guilty, the sinner's conscience will not be cleansed and forgiven! You would not know God's salvation - See Hebrews 10:2.We should believe what God says in the Bible according to His words. This is right and correct. Amen! As the Lord Jesus said: My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me - Reference John 10:27
That his people may know salvation through the forgiveness of their sins…
All flesh will see God’s salvation! Luke 1:77,3:6
Question: How are our sins forgiven?Answer: Detailed explanation below
(2) Salvation by Jesus Christ
Question: What is salvation in Christ?Answer: Believe in Jesus! Believe the gospel!
(Lord Jesus) said: "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the gospel!" Mark 1:15
(Paul said) I am not ashamed of the gospel; for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For the righteousness of God is revealed in this gospel; this righteousness is by faith from faith to faith. As it is written: “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:16-17
So you believe in Jesus and the gospel! This gospel is the salvation of Jesus Christ. If you believe in this gospel, your sins can be forgiven, saved, reborn, and have eternal life! Amen.
Question: How do you believe this gospel?Answer: Detailed explanation below
[1] Believe that Jesus was a virgin conceived and born of the Holy Spirit - Matthew 1:18,21[2] Belief that Jesus is the Son of God-Luke 1:30-35
[3] Believe that Jesus came in the flesh - 1 John 4:2, John 1:14
[4] Belief in Jesus is the original way of life and the light of life - John 1:1-4, 8:12, 1 John 1:1-2
[5] Believe in the Lord God who laid the sin of us all on Jesus - Isaiah 53:6
[6] Believe in the love of Jesus! He died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
(Note: Christ died for our sins!
1 that we all may be freed from sin - Romans 6:7;
2 Freed from the law and its curse - Romans 7:6, Galatians 3:13;3 Delivered from the power of Satan - Acts 26:18
4 Delivered from the World - John 17:14
And buried!
5 Set us free from the old self and its practices - Colossians 3:9;
6 Out of self-Galatians 2:20
Resurrected on the third day!
7 Christ’s resurrection has regenerated us and justified us! Amen. 1 Peter 1:3 and Romans 4:25
[7] Adoption as sons of God-Galatians 4:5[8] Put on the new self, put on Christ - Galatians 3:26-27
[9] The Holy Spirit bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God - Romans 8:16
[10] Translate us (the new man) into the kingdom of God’s beloved Son - Colossians 2:13
[11] Our regenerated new life is hidden with Christ in God - Colossians 3:3
[12] When Christ appears, we also will appear with him in glory - Colossians 3:4
This is the salvation of Jesus Christ. Everyone who believes in Jesus is a child of God. They are resurrected and reborn with Christ. They put on the new man and put on Christ. They all wear the helmet of salvation! Amen.
2. Hold the sword of the Holy Spirit
(1) Receive the promised Holy Spirit
Question: How to receive the promised Holy Spirit?Answer: Hear the gospel, the true way, and believe in Jesus!
In Him you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, when you also believed in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Ephesians 1:13For example, Simon Peter preached in the house of "Gentiles" Cornelius. These Gentiles heard the word of truth, the gospel of their salvation, and believed in Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit fell on all those who listened. Reference Acts 10:34-48
(2) The Holy Spirit testifies with our hearts that we are children of God
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. You did not receive the spirit of bondage to remain in fear; you received the spirit of adoption, in which we cry, “Abba, Father!” The Holy Spirit bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God; and if we are children, That is, heirs, heirs of God, joint heirs with Christ. If we suffer with Him, we will also be glorified with Him.Romans 8:14-17
(3) The treasure is placed in an earthen vessel
We have this treasure in earthen vessels to show that this great power comes from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7
Question: What is this treasure?Answer: It is the Holy Spirit of truth! Amen
"If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Comforter (or Comforter; the same below), that he may be with you forever, who is the truth. The world cannot accept the Holy Spirit; for it neither sees Him nor knows Him, but you know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you John 14:15-17.3. It is the Word of God
Question: What is the Word of God?Answer: The gospel preached to you is the word of God!
(1) In the beginning there was Tao
In the beginning there was the Tao, and the Tao was with God, and the Tao was God. This Word was with God in the beginning. John 1:1-2
(2) The Word became flesh
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth. And we have beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father. John 1:14
(3) Believe in the gospel and be reborn. This gospel is the word of God.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy he has begotten us again into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead... You have been born again, not of perishable seed but of incorruptible seed, Through the living and abiding word of God. …Only the Word of the Lord endures forever.This is the gospel that was preached to you. 1 Peter 1:3,23,25
Brothers and sisters!Remember to collect.
Gospel transcript from:the church in lord jesus christ
2023.09.17