Belt of Truth
What is our truth?
John 17:17
Bible, God's Word
Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth
What area did the helmet protect?
Head/brain
What does the breastplate protect?
Heart
What did the Romans soldiers' shoes do for them?
Be able to stand firm, traction while fighting
What/Who is our shield? Psalm 7:10 & Proverbs 30:15
God
10 My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.
5 Every word of God is flawless; he is shield to those who take refuge in him
What did Jesus say the truth would do for you? John 8:32
Set you free
What does Salvation mean? Romans 5:9-10
Saved from the penalty of sin
What does righteousness mean? 2 Corinthians 5:21
Right living, no sin
What is the gospel? John 3:16 Romans 1:16-17
How do we overcome the world? 1 John 5:4
Believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God
How are we to speak truth to one another? Ephesians 4:15
Truth in love
How does the helmet of salvation help you in your thinking? 2 Corinthians 10:5
take captiva every thoughts - (kick hamster off the wheel)
As a believer name 3 things we should put off? Ephesians 4:25-31
Anger, lying, stealing, gossip, bitterness, rage, slander, brawling
What does it mean feet fitted with the ""readiness to share the gospel"? 1 Peter 3:15
Be ready to tell others why we believe what we do about Jesus and what he has done for us.
What will the shield protect you against? Ephesians 6:16
Flaming arrows from the devil - temptations, his schemes
Who is the father of lies? John 8:44
Devil
How do we counter the devil and his attacks on our thoughts? Psalm 139:23 1John 1:9 Colossians 3:5
Identify, confess, Dismantle, and replace
As a believer, name 3 things we should put on? Ephesians 4:2-3, 25, 32
Humbleness, gentleness, love, unity, truthful, kindness, compassionate, forgiveness
What does Jesus's peace do for us? Phillippians 4:4-7
Guard our hearts and minds against worldly thinking. Peace of God is with us through any situation.
What is faith? Hebrews 11:1
Faith is what you believe in action.
Give 3 out of 5 reasons why the belt was the most important piece of armor for a Roman soldier.
1. It held the breastplate in place. 2. Strips of leather were hung from the belt to protect the lower body 3. It had a clip on which the shield rested. 4.It had a clip on which the soldier hung his sword 5. It was used to tuck in his tunic so it didn't get in the way of his feet moving forward in battle.
What does it mean to put on the helmet of salvation? Romans 12:2
Don't conform to the worldly thinking, test thoughts and actions against God's will.
What does it mean to put on the breastplate of righteousness? Ephesians 4:22
Stop following the ways of the world and start following the ways of Jesus /bible.
How does Jesus resurrection give us peace? Ephesians 2:12-14
Jesus's blood cover our sins so we can always be connected to God.
What size faith do we need to have to feel God's help? Matthew 17:20-21
size of a mustard seed. Not how big is your faith, BUT how big is your God? Past experience helps.