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GOD LOVES YOU
AND HAS A PURPOSE FOR YOU
"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."
John 3:16
"I have come that they may
have life, and that they may
have it more abundantly."
John 10:10
SIN SEPARATES
YOU FROM GOD
"For all have sinned and fall
short of the glory of God."
Romans 3:23
People often try to bridge this
gap by doing a lot of good things.
NO BRIDGE REACHES GOD
EXCEPT ONE
GOD'S BRIDGE: THE CROSS
"Jesus answered, I am the way
and the truth and the life. No
one comes to the Father except through me."
John 14:6
JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY
OUR RESPONSE: TRUST JESUS
"Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."
John 1:12
"That if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
Romans 10:9
WILL YOU RECEIVE
JESUS CHRIST RIGHT NOW?
HERE IS HOW YOU CAN
RECEIVE CHRIST:
1. Admit your need. I am a sinner.
2. Be willing to turn from your sins,
repent.
3. Believe that Jesus Christ died
for you on the cross and rose
from the grave.
4. Pray a prayer like this:
Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I
am a sinner, and I ask for Your
forgiveness. I believe You died
for my sins and rose from the
dead. I turn from my sins and
invite You to come into my
heart and life. I want to trust
and follow You as my Lord and
Savior. In Your Name, Amen.
Benjamin Rush
Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master.
Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher.
Had no medicines, yet called Him Healer.
Had no army, yet kings feared Him...
He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world.
He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him.
He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.
Feel honored to serve such a Leader who loves us.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
The Armor of God
Ephesians 6:10-24
In this session we will discuss one piece of the armor. We will look into scripture and take a look at each piece a little more closely. There will be 6 sections.
I am going to start at the top and work our way down.
So we looked at the HELMET, now lets take a look at the
BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS.
The breastplate protected the soldier's chest and abdominal areas which contains his vital organs. The breastplate afforded critical protection from powerful blows. And just as with conventional weapons, regular maintenance of our spiritual armor must be well maintained.
When we put on the breastplate of righteousness. I believe that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I am clothed with God's righteousness, which protects my heart from the enemy. Any footholds that satan had in me have been totaly washed away by the blood of Jesus. I'm no longer clothed with filthy garments, but rather with rich robes of righteousness (Zechariah 3). God's righteousness coverers and protects me from the enemy.
Protection from Sin:
Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
Proverbs 11:5-6 The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.
Protection from Flesh
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.
Protection from Anger, Pride and Impatience
Ephesians 4:26 In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.
Colossians 3:12 Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
Protection from Ungodliness:
Titus 2:12 say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and live self controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age.
Let's conclude with:
By showing God's love to others,we will grow in righteousness toward holiness. And when we combine our faith with living in love, our breastplate is strong.
Proverbs 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Isaiah 32:17 The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.
Whenever the enemy tries to bring up our past to accuse us, the breastplate of righteousness is our trusty defense. If the Spirit of Christ dwells in us, then God receives us as His son or daughter no matter what satan says.
The world we live in is full of sin and darkness. People all around us are in desperate need of the light and life of Jesus Christ. We are to let the light of Christ shine to all those around us and follow the Lord's leading in doing good works.
