Armor of God
What piece of armor protects a soldier’s chest and vital organs?
Breastplate
Who was the only perfectly righteous person to ever live?
Jesus
If you sin as a Christian and confess it, will God forgive you?
Yes
Which book talks about putting on the breastplate of righteousness?
Ephesians
Who reminds us of our sins and tries to make us feel unworthy?
Satan
Who is the “commander” in the Christian soldier story?
God / Jesus
What happens to our sins when we trust Jesus?
We are forgiven and receive His righteousness
Which verse says: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us”?
1 John 1:9
Which verse says Jesus took our sins and died in our place?
1 Peter 3:18
Name one way Satan might try to accuse a Christian.
Through our thoughts, through friends, through guilt
Why did Roman soldiers wear heavy breastplates?
To protect against swords, daggers, and darts in battle
What does it mean that Jesus’ righteousness is “imputed” to us?
God counts Jesus’ perfection as ours
What should you do when you realize you’ve sinned?
Confess it to God and ask for forgiveness
Which verse tells us all have sinned and fall short of God’s glory?
Romans 3:23
When Satan attacks, what piece of armor should we remember to protect us?
The breastplate of righteousness
Name two real-world examples of protective clothing that serve a similar purpose to the breastplate.
Bulletproof vest, riot gear / helmet
In Romans 3:22, whose righteousness is given to those who believe?
The righteousness of Jesus Christ
Does trusting in Jesus’ righteousness mean you will never sin again?
No
Which book says God raised Jesus from the dead and He is alive today?
1 Peter
Even if we sin, why should we not doubt our salvation?
Because God sees Jesus’ righteousness in us, not our sin
According to Ephesians 6:14, the breastplate protects which part of a Christian’s life?
Their righteousness / their heart and spiritual life
Explain in one sentence why your own goodness is not enough in God’s eyes.
All human righteousness is like “filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6); only Christ’s righteousness counts
Explain how sin affects your life even after forgiveness.
It can impact your relationship with God and others, and may have natural consequences
Romans 5:1 talks about being justified through what?
Faith in Jesus Christ / Christ’s righteousness
Explain how the breastplate of righteousness protects Christians against Satan’s attacks.
It reminds us that Christ’s perfect righteousness covers us, so Satan’s accusations cannot condemn us