How to be Strong

17th Sermon in the Series: Who is the Church? A Study of Ephesians
Dr. Timothy Keller
05 February 2012

Ephesians 6:14-24
14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinquish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep praying gor all the saints.

19Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

21Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell youeverything, so that you almso may know how I am what I am doing. 22I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.

23Peace to the brothers, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

FULL ARMOR OF GOD
--Always wear it, even when things are going well.
--We can always do better by dealing with our impatience towards others
or worrying about life.
--Knowledge of God's safety MUST be internally felt and experienced.
--Galatians 3:10-14
--My actions should be thank God....
not an attempt to earn God's love.
--Every sin makes the next one easier: Hebrews 3:13-15
--Jesus bore the penalty we all deserve.
--Forgive our enemies and opponents with graciousness!
--Denial of Death