Summary:In this end-time battle that we find ourselves in, we must put on the whole armor of God if we are going to be able to withstand all the fiery darts of the enemy. The breastplate of righteousness protects the Word of God in our hearts that we have stored there. It is the Christ nature coming forth within us that is the expression of the breastplate of righteousness because He is our righteousness.
Show Notes:
- The breastplate of righteousness protects the believer’s heart from all the attacks of the enemy.
- Each part of the armor of God has a specific purpose and a very important function in our protection.
- We don’t defend ourselves, we put on the breastplate of righteousness which defends us – an action that we take.
- The most valuable thing that we have, the Word of God is stored in our hearts.
- Satan wants to take away the Word of God stored in our hearts.
- We take an action to put on the breastplate of righteousness.
- Are these pieces of armor appropriated by faith? Yes, they are put on by faith. They become a permeate part of who we are.
- Christ in us is that breastplate of righteousness.
- You must have a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ to have these expressions of His armor because they are Him.
Quotes:- One of the greatest gifts form God that we have is the armor of God.
- The righteousness is His righteousness. We're putting on His righteousness. But it's putting it on by the assimilation of the Word….
- What does Satan want to take away from us more than anything else? The Word of God that leads us. Without that, we have nothing.
- It's a breastplate that allows us to hold on to the Word. We hold on to the Word with everything that's within us.
- Christ is the Word. The Christ in us is the word.
- Putting on the breastplate of righteousness is an action that we take.
- This breastplate of righteousness is an enabler. It enables us to withstand all the fiery darts of the wicked one, and it's a provision that God has given us to overcome.
- And we know as we wait upon the Lord, and as we give ourselves to Him, we are clothed with power from on high. And that clothing, that power, can be broken down into the armor of God.
- It is so important that we understand by revelation that we have received Christ, who is that breastplate of righteousness to us.
- As we're talking about these pieces of armor, to me, what they are, are expressions of Christ within you.
- You put on the breastplate of righteousness. Basically, what you're saying is you're appropriating, by the blood of Jesus Christ, His righteousness.
References:Ephesians 6:11
Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.
John 14:26
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
Psalm 119:11
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Colossians 1:27
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
Romans 13:14
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to it’s lusts.
John 16:7
But I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I am leaving; for if I do not leave, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.
I Corinthians 1:30
But it is due to Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption.
Take Away:
In this end time conflict, God has given us spiritual armor that we must put on. The breastplate of righteousness protects our hearts from the enemy’s fiery darts, and is the expression of Christ’s righteousness coming forth within us.
