The Whole Armour of God

[VioletReigns]

First, please do not take this the wrong way, but I do not believe Jesus actually looked like that. I do not believe he was white or European looking. I believe he was Jewish. Biblical Jews appeared mid tone in color. For Paul was a Jew and he was confused with being an Egyptian. Also, Paul said that it was a shame for a man to have long hair, too. In other words, I strive to worship Jesus in Spirit and in truth. Imaginary artistic renditions of Jesus is an attempt at making something real into a fantasy. At least that is how I feel anyways.

Second, I believe each piece of the Armor of God has significance for us (In how to apply it to our lives). If it didn't then Paul wouldn't have made the distinction between them. In other words, I believe the Armor represents Christ, too. But knowing how to conform to the image of Christ and put on the Armor properly takes study and hard work to apply it to our lives.

No doubt, you are right, Brother Jason. I don't believe Jesus resembled the models and actors who portray Him in paintings, movies and documentaries. Nevertheless, I know in Isaiah it was prophesied that when the Messiah would be brought to the Hill of Golgotha to be crucified, the people would be "astonied" (stupefied, horrified, in shock) when they saw Him because He would be marred more than anyone ever had been. He would hardly resemble a human being.


That's what I wanted to express by that picture. I wanted to say that because of the agony of the Cross and because of the Resurrection, I was now fully equipped in Jesus Christ to stand in faith.

 

[elf3]

Second, I believe each piece of the Armor of God has significance for us (In how to apply it to our lives). If it didn't then Paul wouldn't have made the distinction between them. In other words, I believe the Armor represents Christ, too. But knowing how to conform to the image of Christ and put on the Armor properly takes study and hard work to apply it to our lives.[/QUOTE]

For sure. This is definitely worth a serious study. How the Armour applies has great significance on how we live our lives for Christ. It also has great significance on how we are to defend against the attacks of the enemy.

 

[jb]

To put on the whole armour of God is to clothe ourselves with Jesus Christ. Jesus Himself is our armour.

Ephesians 6:12 - 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 (of Jesus Christ), and having on the breastplate of Righteousness (of Jesus Christ);

15 - And your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace (of Jesus Christ);

16 - Above all, taking the shield of Faith (of Jesus Christ), wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

17 - And take the helmet of Salvation (of Jesus Christ), and the sword of the Spirit (of Jesus Christ), which is the Word (Jesus Christ is the Word) of God.

From head to toe, mind, body & spirit, we are covered with Jesus Christ.

You can find a few words Here on the whole armour of God...

Yahweh Shalom

 

[Jason0047]

You can find a few words Here on t whole armour of God...

Yahweh Shalom

Nicely written. I agree with most of what you said. I would only add that repentance and or confession be added to the helmet of salvation. For even the great men of God needed to confess of their sin (Like David had done in Psalm 51).

 

[VioletReigns]

Second, I believe each piece of the Armor of God has significance for us (In how to apply it to our lives). If it didn't then Paul wouldn't have made the distinction between them. In other words, I believe the Armor represents Christ, too. But knowing how to conform to the image of Christ and put on the Armor properly takes study and hard work to apply it to our lives.

Truly, Brother Elf. As it's written in Proverbs 30: Every word of God is pure (true, flawless); He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. And it's necessary to know and study the entire Scriptures always.

Having said that, in my 36 years of walking with the Lord Jesus, I can tell you my fiercest enemy has been my flesh. The times I've doubted the Lord and was anxious, the times I trusted more in my circumstances or in what I was feeling rather than in His Word, have been my most horrendous battles.

To put on the whole armour of God now means to me that I am covered by Jesus Christ in such completeness that I am now captured and held in His grip. I love the Word of God and continue to read and study it and the Lord instructs me how to apply it day by day. Yet the scholastics and hermeneutics are secondary to the intimate relationship the Lord keeps working out between Him and me.

 

[AbbeyJoy]

One of my favorite verses

 

[Zmouth]

As mother, so is her daughter

While you'll girls are having fun playing dressup, here is a pair of earrings.
Luke 9:23 Luke 9.55

Have a Happy Thanksgiving