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Salvation is accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
over your life. Salvation is a free gift of God and the
ultimate example of His grace. It is through salvation that
we are restored to right relationship with God. Salvation is
described as a helmet because just as a helmet protects us
and covers our fleshly bodies, salvation protects and covers
our soul until the day we see Jesus face to face in Glory.
Finally we must know and remember that
Ephesians 6:11-
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instructs us to take on the WHOLE armor of God. Having
the shield without the helmet and the sword will leave you ill
equipped. But, having all your spiritual weapons will enable you
to Stand Firm in the life of Godliness that Christ is calling you to.
Battle Victory With The Word And Through Prayer
Without the Bible, the Word of God and Prayer, communicating
with God, our armor remains incomplete. The reason the Bible
and Prayer have earned a “section” separate from the other
weapons of warfare is because they exist as the foundation
for all the other weapon discussed. For example, when we
“take our helmet of salvation” it is through God’s Word that we
realize we are sinners in need of a relationship with God.
Although prayer and the Bible were the initiatory weapons at
the beginning of your Christian journey, they will remain of
prime importance as you continue to grow as a Christian.
The Bible: The Word of God and Sword of the Spirit
The Bible is God’s revelation to His people. It is through the
Bible that we learn the attributes of God and His promises to
those who love and trust Him. The Bible is “God’s Instruction
Book,” for we not only learn about God and his promises through
the Bible, but we also learn what is expected of us; how we
should treat our neighbors as well as our enemies, how we are
to praise God, how we should operate God’s church, etc. The
Bible teaches us about love and trust, faith and suffering. God’s
Word provides comfort and healing to those who are hurting
an depressed. It admonishes those who sin, and praises those
who live according to God’s ordained precepts. The Bible not
only tells, but reveals ultimate truth about our existence.
Despite the richness of God’s Word it cannot penetrate our lives
if it sits on a mantle or desk top un-opened. Beginning a healthy
practice of personal Bible Study is not an easy task. Because