EPISODE 484 – HELMET OF SALVATION

Ephesians 6:17 (KJV)

For some time now we’ve been having an extensive study on the complete armor of God.

We’ve looked at the:

– The Complete armor of God as God’s supply or provision to us and not our self-generated armor.

– The Belt of Truth.

–  The Breastplate of Righteousness.

– Shod your feet with the Preparation of the Gospel.

– The Shield of Faith.- I also explained the fiery darts of the wicked, how they work and how to quench them.

Now we take a look at another armor piece: THE HELMET OF SALVATION.

As I have mentioned previously, there is no armor which is less important than the other. Each armor is as relevant as the other. They all have an irreplaceable role in the believer’s armor pieces.

As you may know, the adversary is also busily looking for ways to deceive the beloved ones of the Lord. I have already explained here that, the only major weapon of the adversary is DECEPTION.

This is why the armor pieces are given to us by God to enforce our victory in Christ Jesus.

One crucial thing you must understand is that your life in Christ began in victory.

The whole armor of God, is not given to you to bring you to victory. You already stepped into victory and have the victory, when you received Jesus!

The newness of life in Christ began in the resurrection of Jesus (Romans 6:4); and after Christ had defeated all the forces of darkness and ripped them of all their powers.

“Christ stripped the spiritual rulers and powers of their authority [ disarmed/despoiled the rulers and authorities]. With the cross, He won the victory and showed the world that they were powerless.” Colossians 2:15 (Expanded Bible)

He publicly shamed them; and made a public spectacle of them, like a triumphant general displaying his captives in a victory parade.

The resurrection of Jesus was His testimony to all who believe in Him that, He has conquered darkness.

He said “All Hail”! (Matthew 28:9), which also means REJOICE!

How do you rejoice if you have been conquered or defeated? You announce to others to rejoice because you have the victory.

He has all authority in heaven, on earth and under the earth.

“And having come to them, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to Me.” Matthew 28:18 (Berean Literal Bible)

“That in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:10-11 (ESV)

This means as a saint (born again in Christ), your present life is a continuous expression of the victory of Jesus.

This doesn’t mean the adversary is going to take a nap for you to continue in your victory parade.

He is busy with his deceptive schemes to make you doubt your victory in Christ, and feel discouraged, depressed, and distracted from fulfilling your God-given purpose.

This is why you are admonished through the epistle (to the Ephesians) that you put on the whole armor of God.

The Helmet of Salvation is an important armor piece for the believer.

The Salvation which you have in Christ protects you from every mental assault of the devil.

This armor does not suggest that you have to fight to earn your salvation. It is to establish you in the consciousness of your salvation in Christ. To put on the helmet of salvation is to walk in the understanding of the revelation that, Jesus paid the price of your salvation in full and you now don’t have to try to earn it.

This is the good fight of faith.

Hallelujah!