Ephesians 6:17 The helmet of salvation
Three phases of salvation:
1. Justification - Jesus makes us just (right with God) so we can be in a right relationship with God.
2. Sanctification - We are being saved every day, being made more like Jesus. This often comes through trial and pain.
3. Glorification - In heaven we will be like Christ.
A helmet protects your head and your mind. Satan's greatest area of attack is in our minds. We need daily understanding of who Jesus is and our salvation to protect our minds.
Ways that Satan attacks our minds:
1. Doubt: of salvation Eph 1:11-12, of God's goodness, love and faithfulness
2. Discouragement/depression:
3. Temptation: 1 Cor 10:13
4. Exhaustion: Ps 46:10
Phil 2:12-18 ? Phil 4?
2 Cor 3:4-5 ?
Rom 12
The helmet of salvation reminds us of our future. 1 Thess 5:8
