GOD’S ANSWER FOR SATAN’S ATTACKS *

EPH. 6:10-18

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. THE BELT OF TRUTH [v. 14a] vs. Satan’s lies- John 8:44

II. THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS [v. 14b] vs. Satan’s accusations-

2nd Corinthians 6:4-8, Zechariah 3

III. THE FOOTWEAR [v. 15] vs. Satan as the Serpent- Gen. 3, Revelation 20:2

Be prepared for his strikes

IV. THE SHIELD OF FAITH [v. 16] vs. Satan’s temptations to not trust God- Rm. 10:17

Mark 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

V. THE HELMET OF SALVATION [v. 17a] vs. Satan’s deceptions- 2 Corinthians 10:5

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
1 Thessalonians 5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

VI. THE SWORD [v. 17b] vs. Satan the Dragon- Matthew 4, Revelation 12:4

VII. PRAYER [v. 18] vs. Satan’s attempts to cut off our communication with God

Lk. 22:31-40, James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.



*Inspired by Sinclair B. Ferguson and James Montgomery Boice