The Helmet of Salvation And the Sword of the Spirit, Which Is The Word Of God - Part 1467

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual places in high [places]. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God that ye might be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand ... stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness, and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Above all, take the helmet of salvation, and the Word of the Spirit -- which is the Word of God -- praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.

And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel ... for which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that He might comfort your hearts." (Ephesians 6:12-24)

What we are seeing here is a continuance of the preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ by those who desire to minister in the Lord. The continuance being the "mystery" of the Godhead that was revealed to us in this last time. Apostle Paul is encouraging us in Ephesians to redeem the time and not to be unwise, but rather to understand the will of the Lord for our lives, being filled with the Spirit. His Spirit -- the Holy Ghost. (Ephesians 5:16-20)

It is in herein that we begin to understand the hidden truth of the mystery of Christ. (Colossians 4:3) And we are fortunate in this dispensation of grace, because we can receive the gift of the Holy Ghost which leads and guides us into all truth. The veil has been torn from top to bottom, so that the God of the old covenant can be revealed to us in Jesus the Christ.

Paul writes: "If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God, which is given me to you-ward, how that by revelation He made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now reveled unto His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ by the gospel: whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of His power ..." (Ephesians 3:3-7)

So what is the mystery that was kept from the prophets from before the world was formed? That God Himself prepared for Himself a body so that He could become the perfect sacrifice on the cross, shedding His precious blood for you and I -- so that we could be partakers and heirs of His promise in Christ.

God manifest in the flesh. (I Timothy 3:16)

"He was in the world and the world was made by Him and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own and His own received Him not." (John 1:10-11)

The Lord coming forth as a mighty man. (Isaiah 42:13; Isaiah 9:6)

For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. (Colossians 2:9)

Because of God's willingness to be found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. His love for His creation meant that He made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. This is why the knee of every man -- at the Name of Jesus will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:4-11)

The Word that was with God and was God was made flesh and dwelt among us, so that we can behold His glory, the glory as the only begotten of the Father. (John 1:1-18) The Holy Ghost overshadowed Mary so that she could bring forth a son -- and thus, the Holy Ghost fathered the child Emmanuel -- God with us. Jesus clarified this to those who would listen when He [Jesus] said, "I and My Father are One." (John 14:6)

"If ye have seen Me," Jesus said, "ye have seen the Father." (John 14:7-10) This is why after Jesus was taken up, He [Jesus] THROUGH the Holy Ghost gave commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen. (Acts 1:2) This is why also the Holy Ghost is renewed/regenerated after Jesus is taken up. (Titus 3:4-7)

God Himself became our Saviour. Not another as the modern day religious culture suggests but the very same He who created man and woman in the very beginning. (Genesis 1:1) And He gave us His Name in this dispensation of grace. The ONLY name under heaven whereby we must be saved. (Acts 4:12) And she shall call His Name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sin. (Matthew 1:21-23; John 3:16-17; Acts 2:36-38)

As Jesus said to the woman at the well, "If thou knew the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, "Give me to drink," thou would have asked of Him, and He would have given thee living water." (John 4:10) It took a while before the woman truly understood who Jesus was, and that Jesus was the Messias which is called Christ. However, as we learn from the scriptures, when this woman understood, she ran and told everyone about Jesus.

Yes, as Jesus said to the woman, "I that speak unto thee am He." (John 4:26)

Paul and Tychicus received the same revelation and this is the message that was taught to the early believers. "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism. One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all." (Ephesians 4:5-6) And He desires that we put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. (Ephesians 4:24)

Therefore, as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:21)  If you have not already received the love and peace of Jesus, ask Jesus to come into your heart today, and be water baptized into Jesus Christ. (Acts 2:38; Acts 10:40-44; Romans 6:3-4)

And put on the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, so that you too can understand how much God loves us. Stand in the offering plate.