Quite Literally God’s Armor
Quite Literally God’s Armor
Nearly every Christian is familiar with the armor of God in Ephesians 6:10–20, and assume the various pieces described by St. Paul to fight spiritual battles correlate primarily to what he would have known firsthand as the arms and armor of Roman legionaries during his life in the Empire. Fewer are aware that every piece of armor he describes traces its roots back to the Old Testament. In fact, the armor given to you and me for his fight against the forces of sin and darkness is quite literally God’s armor—armor designed for and worn by God first and foremost.
This means that we fight and stand firm only in the strength that comes from the victory Christ has already won for us. This is why every piece of armor ultimately points us to Christ.
I look forward to exploring this with you Sunday.
Christ is All,
Steve+
Upcoming:
Bowie Baysox and Fireworks—Saturday, September 7, 6:35PM (details here).
Second Sunday Sandwiches—Sunday, September 8 following worship.
September Vestry Meeting—Sunday, September 8 following Second Sunday Sandwiches.
Discovery Dinner—Thursday, September 12. If you’re new(ish) to Redeemer, we’d like to get to know you—and you, us—a little better. Join Steve and Lauren Wishart for dinner and discussion in their home. RSVP here, or with a Connection Card this Sunday and write “Discovery Dinner” in the comment section.
Membership Lunch—Sunday, September 22. If you’d like to find out more about Membership at Redeemer, join us for lunch following worship. RSVP here, or with a Connection Card this Sunday and write “Membership” in the comment section.
5th Sunday Potluck and Blessing of Students and Educators—Sunday, September 30 following worship.
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