Don’t Fight Naked:
Helmet of Salvation
1 Cor 3:11-14
11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.12 Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw. 13 But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person's work has any value. NLT
Eph 6:10-18
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; KJV
Above all: upon or unto something already mentioned or implied. That upon which something rests as a basis, foundation, support, to sustain or support life upon, implying hope, trust, confidence upon
Stand: established, ready and prepared
Ready for what?
I have one responsibility when it comes to the Amour of God!
Take: accept or receive to oneself
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God
Two of the most important words in the Bible!
Salvation (Soteria): noun meaning salvation, safety, deliverance, or soundness, referring to the result or state of being saved.
Luke 1:76-77
76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, KJV
Rom 1:16
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. KJV
Heb 2:3-4
3 So what makes us think we can escape if we ignore this great salvation that was first announced by the Lord Jesus himself and then delivered to us by those who heard him speak? NLT
Eph 1:13
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, KJV
Acts 4:12
12 There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved." NLT
Saved: (Sozo): is the Greek verb meaning to save, heal, deliver, or make whole, referring to the action of salvation.
Matt 8:23-25
23 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. 24 Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" NLT
Matt 9:20-21
20 Just then a woman who had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding came up behind him. She touched the fringe of his robe, 21 for she thought, "If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed." NLT
Mark 10:47-52
47 When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" 48 "Be quiet!" many of the people yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" 49 When Jesus heard him, he stopped and said, "Tell him to come here." So they called the blind man. "Cheer up," they said. "Come on, he's calling you!" 50 Bartimaeus threw aside his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. 51 "What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked. "My rabbi," the blind man said, "I want to see!" 52 And Jesus said to him, "Go, for your faith has healed you." Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus down the road. NLT
The Helmet of salvation (soteria) has been provided for us, but we must (Sozo) accept and receive it for ourselves!
Conclusion: The Helmet of salvation protects our minds from spiritual attacks, such as doubt, fear, and despair. It also engages our heart and mind to receive what salvations provide for us!
11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.12 Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw. 13 But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person's work has any value. NLT
- Foundations provide structural support and stability!
- Without a firm foundation a building will have issues in the long run!
- What is meant by Jesus is our foundation?
Eph 6:10-18
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; KJV
Above all: upon or unto something already mentioned or implied. That upon which something rests as a basis, foundation, support, to sustain or support life upon, implying hope, trust, confidence upon
- My foundation, support and rest come from standing on the Belt of Truth, Breastplate of Righteousness and the Gospel of peace!
Stand: established, ready and prepared
Ready for what?
- The fiery darts of the enemy!
I have one responsibility when it comes to the Amour of God!
Take: accept or receive to oneself
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God
- The Helmet of salvation protects our minds from spiritual attacks, such as doubt, fear, and despair. It also engages our mind to receive what salvations provide for us!
Two of the most important words in the Bible!
Salvation (Soteria): noun meaning salvation, safety, deliverance, or soundness, referring to the result or state of being saved.
Luke 1:76-77
76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, KJV
- I can have knowledge of salvation but not personally be experiencing it!
- To say Christ died for my salvation (Soteria) is to say "Christ died for my deliverance, my health, my saving".
- You might say, I don’t feel saved, delivered, or healthy!
Rom 1:16
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. KJV
Heb 2:3-4
3 So what makes us think we can escape if we ignore this great salvation that was first announced by the Lord Jesus himself and then delivered to us by those who heard him speak? NLT
Eph 1:13
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, KJV
Acts 4:12
12 There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved." NLT
Saved: (Sozo): is the Greek verb meaning to save, heal, deliver, or make whole, referring to the action of salvation.
Matt 8:23-25
23 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. 24 Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" NLT
Matt 9:20-21
20 Just then a woman who had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding came up behind him. She touched the fringe of his robe, 21 for she thought, "If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed." NLT
Mark 10:47-52
47 When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" 48 "Be quiet!" many of the people yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" 49 When Jesus heard him, he stopped and said, "Tell him to come here." So they called the blind man. "Cheer up," they said. "Come on, he's calling you!" 50 Bartimaeus threw aside his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. 51 "What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked. "My rabbi," the blind man said, "I want to see!" 52 And Jesus said to him, "Go, for your faith has healed you." Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus down the road. NLT
The Helmet of salvation (soteria) has been provided for us, but we must (Sozo) accept and receive it for ourselves!
Conclusion: The Helmet of salvation protects our minds from spiritual attacks, such as doubt, fear, and despair. It also engages our heart and mind to receive what salvations provide for us!