Breastplate of Righteousness – Ephesians 6:14
We Are Righteous Because We Are in Christ – 2 Corinthians 5:21
By His Stripes We Are Healed – 1 Peter 2:24
Abraham’s Righteousness Is an Example for Us—It Was a Righteousness That Came by Faith – Romans 4:22-24
Not Through Any Quality of the Law – Romans 3:21
Defends Against Independence from God and Pride
Independence from God—Knowing to Do Good Yet Ignoring It – James 4:13-17
Pride—A Novice Falling into Condemnation from the Devil – 1 Timothy 3:6
Pride—Argumentative and Discontent – 1 Timothy 6:4-6
Feet Prepared with the Gospel of Peace – Ephesians 6:15
This Is the Message of Salvation – 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
It Is a Gospel of Peace, Not Works – Romans 5:1
Defends Against Stealing, Laziness in Spiritual Things, and Bitterness
Stealing – Ephesians 4:27-30
Laziness in Spiritual Matters – 1 Timothy 5:11-15
Bitterness—A Result of Thinking You Did Not Get What You Deserved – Hebrews 12:15-16
We Graciously Received the Gospel Message
God Did Not Spare His Own Son – Romans 8:32
The Spirit of God Reveals to Us What Has Been Graciously Given – 1 Corinthians 2:12
The Shield of Faith – Ephesians 6:16
Faith Is Taking God at His Word – Hebrews 11:1
Without Faith, We Can Do Nothing – Hebrews 11:6
Faith Produces Actions in Our Lives – James 2:26
Defends Against Doubt
Doubt Means to Thoroughly Judge or Dispute—Not in a Good Sense
Asking While Doubting – James 1:6
Are We Asking According to His Will? Then We Will Receive It – 1 John 5:14-15
Not Receiving? Then We May Be Asking to Satisfy the Flesh – James 4:3
One Who Acts While Doubting Sins – Romans 14:23
Fiery Darts of the Malignantly Evil One
Intended to Cause Doubt About What God Has Done and Provided
Satan Seeks to Spread His Wickedness by Tempting Us to Act Independently of God
Doubt Is Acting Against God's Standards While Hoping for an Acceptable Outcome
The Helmet of Salvation – Ephesians 6:17
Our Salvation in Christ – 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Defends Against Disappointment, Discouragement, Cowardice in Spiritual Things, and an Unforgiving Spirit
Disappointment – Job 3:1-26
Discouragement – Job 10:1-22
Cowardice in Spiritual Matters – Luke 22:31-32
Stand Firm as Men – 1 Corinthians 16:13
Unforgiving (Not Gracious) Spirit – 2 Corinthians 2:10-11
