Putting on the armor of god deseret book

Putting on the armor of god discusses these and many more adversarial whisperings, their origins, effects and defenses. In addition, when you have on the breastplate of righteousness, it tells the devil, im living right according to gods word. Putting on the full armor of god, participants guide. Put on the full armor of god, so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes. Cramer quotes, the devil is a dirty fighter, and we must be aware of his tactics. This enemy always fails miserably when he meets a woman dressed for the occasion. I find this book offers a fresh new approach to the meaning and application of the spiritual armor of god for the believer. But the greatest part is the bonus material on the deseret book website listed in the book6 roundtable discussions with all the authors about each chapter. Wearing the armor of god strengthening yourself against spiritual attacks in the book of ephesians, the apostle paul creates a powerful metaphor for how your faith can help protect you from spiritual attack. If you are a teenager at heart you will want to read this book.

When we understand the adversary, his methods and modern and ancient arguments, we are prepared to resist them. What does the book of mormon say about the armor of god. In both ephesians 6 and doctrine and covenants 27, it discusses putting on the armor of god. Finally, the book shows that having done all, a person must still work to stand fast in his new knowledge, never allowing his armor to slip off. This book teaches you of the tactics the devil uses.

Christensen, scripture study for latter day saint families. I was a bit disappointed to find that sauls armor did not fit david and that goliaths armor was useless against davids stone. Hamblin, armor in the book of mormon, in warfare in the book of mormon, ed. Good verses evil is the plot of many great television shows and movies because it is a prevalent force among us. Armor of god the armor of god is described in ephesians 6. One of the most evocative images in all of lds scripture is the call to disciples of christ to put on the whole armor of god. Putting on the armor of god paperback cardston book shop. With charming illustrations, easytoread language, and a parents guide at the back, the whole armor of god teaches what each piece of the armor of god means and how your children can put on that armor every day. He discusses the goliath of a poor selfimage, of thought control, of temptation, of adversity, of unresolved.

In football, the quarterback has an offensive line that forms a pocket in front of him to shield him from the opponents. Scripture instructs us to put on the full armor of god. Each author takes a different part of the armor and elaborates on it. This has been a great book in helping me more clearly understand and teach my family this great gospel doctrine. In the book of mormon, the warriors used shields to protect them from the swords, spears, arrows, and other weapons of their foes. The armor of god, more than merely a biblical description of the believers inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory. Bible study book includes 6 weeks of homework that can be. In star wars, obi wan kanobi in white, representing good, faces off with darth vader in black, representing bad. The apostle paul warns us to beware of satans devices and tactics 2 corinthians 2. Purchase this antique copper and stone finish full armor of god plaque. If you have a teenager in your life you will want them to read this book.

Then david, clothed with the armor of god, took a stone from his bag and, with his sling, shot it into the forehead of goliath, an unprotected part of his body, and he fell dead. This was an excellent little book on putting on the armor of god. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of god that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. See more ideas about armor of god, god and spiritual warfare. My final word in relation to putting on the whole armor of god is scripture memorization. Putting on the full armor of god, participants guide 97808341415. The armor of god finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power. The armor of god by priscilla shirer, paperback barnes. Hales, stand strong in holy places, ensign, may 20, 4851, online at.

But as powerful as he is it testifies of jesus and how he is infinitely more powerful, and how, by putting on the armor of god and trusting in his power we can overcome temptation and sin, especially sexual sin. Cramer, author of the worth of a soul, great shall be your joy, in the arms of his love and putting on the armor of god, shows how we can enlist the aid of the lord in overcoming our problems. You might say that satan desires you and will do anything to get you. When you study, memorize, live, and follow truth, it enables you to see the world from gods high vantage point. See more ideas about armor of god, spiritual warfare and god. Share one of the three scripture hero examples below or tell a story about someone who has put on the whole armor of god. The next item of protection in the armor of god is taking the shield of faith. Assign someone to read the scripture in doctrine and covenants 27. Select a family member to be the model who will be wearing the armor of god. The author quotes the scriptures along with prophets.

After reading, explain to the family that everyone will be helping to make the armor of god. The armor of god, more than a mere biblical description of the believers inventory, is a godgiven action plan to the beleiver for putting on gods protection while developing a personalized strategy to secure victory. In johns first epistle, chapter 2 verse 14 he states that the strength of the young men and their victory over the devil was the result of the word of god. Committing the word of god to memory is indeed a vital part of putting on the whole armor of god.

This call to action is found in the new testament, the book of mormon and doctrine and covenants. Putting on this piece of gods armor guards your heart from pride and any other arrow of sin. Recent picture books highlight prophets, pioneers and new. Six powerful authors have come together to talk about putting on the armor of god. Imagine a full body of armor as we would see back from the middle ages. Putting on the armor of god discusses these and many more adversarial whisperings, their origins, effects, and defenses. Bible study book includes 6 weeks of homework that can be completed between 7 group sessions. An ancient amer ican book salt lake city and provo, ut.

Put on the whole armor of god, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. From an lds perspective, it boldly speaks of the reality and power of satan and his minions. The facilitators guide provides help for leading people into community as they study the word of god and provides different group options. How to use the armor of god to defend against the attacks of satan. For we are not fighting against fleshandblood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in. Lets look at the importance of each piece and how to use it today. They will love putting together the different pieces of the armor while learning what each piece is for. Lord, by faith heres what im doing right now to prepare myself for the coming day.

One day i was made an attractive offer by a group of marines, buddies of mine, as we were about to go on liberty. Richards explains how god has provided the spiritual protection we need to win over satans schemes. The armor of god quiet bag is the perfect solution for keeping kids involved during meetings. Before you get out of bed in the morning, i encourage you to mentally and verbally put on these pieces of armor. Find out how you can wear the armor by reading this b.

Perfect for reading aloud or for your children to read on their own, this book will be a treasured addition to your childrens. Accessible, practical guide from ephesians shows how to defend yourself and your loved ones from satans schemes by putting on the whole armor of godprovided by publisher. We may forget at times but one thing is true this world is a. The belt of truth is the first item in our arsenal.

How is this book different from other books on prayer. In this passage we are told that our primary battles are of a spiritual nature and that we need spiritual armor to be able to stand firm in the midst of these battles. Take upon yourself the whole armor of god byu speeches. Put on all of gods armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. Part 2 is a guidebook for daily prayer, illustrating how we can pray the armor of god. A prayer to put on the armor of god by debbie mcdaniel do not be afraid of them. Introduce activity by telling children that they can become a hero as they put on the whole armor of god. This study will enable people to gain a deeper understanding of each piece of the armor and how to incorporate it into their lives. Whether we want to face it or not, the world is in a spiritual battle. Putting on the full armor of god, facilitators guide. News deseret book events music videos shop now back general. Putting on the first piece of the armor means feeding on truth through daily bible reading and making it part of yourself. With pauls great wisdom we can all withstand the evil of the day. Putting on the full armor of god sermon by marianne unger.