Armed + Dangerous

Truth is the standard that reality is measured against.

1. God – Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
2. Salvation – John 14:6 – Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
3. Eternity – John 3:16 – For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

GENESIS 3:1-7

Ememy’s Tactics

• Facts
• Lies
• Deception
• Fear

John 8:32 – Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Righteousness: Greek word (Tzedakah) – The standard in being right relationship.
Justice: Greek word (Mishpat) – The action taken to restore righteousness and prevent injustice.

• Righteousness is the ability to know what is right and wrong in the eyes of God.
  • To be righteous means to obey God’s commandments and live in a way that is honorable to Him.
  • If we do not protect ourselves with righteousness, we open ourselves to attacks from the enemy and can fall into sin.

How do we protect ourselves?

GUARD OUR HEARTS BY PRESERVING RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS.

RIGHTEOUSNESS IS RELATIONAL.

Greek word (Euangelion) – Good News

Bad News – Old Testament Law

Good News – 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. 6 After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. -1 Corinthians 15: 3-6

He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. -Romans 4:25

1 Peter 1: 3-9

• New birth in Jesus Christ
• Inheritance in Heaven
• Through Faith shielded by God’s power
• Inexpressible & Glorious Joy
• Salvation of Our Souls

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. -Romans 1:16

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. -Ephesians 6:16

OUR FAITH IS IN

• God
• Jesus
• Eternity

How do we PROTECT OURSELVES?

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. -Proverbs 3:5-6

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. -Romans 10:17

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him. -Hebrews 11:6

Trust in the Lord.

Hear from Him.

Draw Near to Him.

Greek word (Perikephalaia) – this is two words in one.

• Peri – “about, around”
• Kephalaia – The Ancient Chapters of the Gospels

The Roman Helmet Provides Two Things

• Identity
• Safety

9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and in Christyou have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. -Colossians 2:9-10

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; But his heart is not with thee. -Proverbs 23:7

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. -Romans 12: 2

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. -Philippians 4:8-9

Romans – Two Types of Swords

• Long Sword: Used for Distance.
• Dagger: Hand to Hand Combat.

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. -John 14:26

The Sword is the WORD OF GOD – 3 Words Describing The WORD OF GOD

1. Graphe – Writings or Scriptures
2. Logos – Message of the writings – John 1:1 – In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God
3. Rhema

• Utterance or words spoken or declared.
• Now made active, alive, penetrating, transforming.

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. -Hebrews 4:12

1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. -Genesis 1:1-3

1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “ ‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’” 7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” 10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” 11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. -Matthew 4:1-11