Spiritual Warfare
One of the first things to address when considering the piece of spiritual armor of “the Helmet of Salvation”, one must first see the severity of the battle that they are in. It is so easy for Christians today to not take Spiritual Warfare seriously and to think it is not a threat for them.
But the thing is, this is exactly what the enemy wants Christians to think. If the enemy can get Christians to think that Spiritual Warfare is not serious or is not real then he has already won.
1 Peter 5:8 says this about the enemy, “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” (1 Pet. 5:8, English Standard Version). Do you see how serious and real of a threat that the enemy is? He is not some weak villain who is irrelevant. Rather, he is a serious threat who is active, who is evil, and who is seeking someone to devour.
But, do you know who his target is? His target is you, his target is anyone who has been reborn as a child of God. So, Spiritual Warfare is real, it is a threat, and we must take it seriously as Christians.
The Helmet of Salvation
But what exactly is this Helmet that will protect us against the enemy? Well, the Helmet is our salvation and that salvation comes through Jesus Christ. And do you remember what that salvation is? There are three parts that make up your salvation and that is your justification, your sanctification, and your glorification.
First, your justification. God the Father sent down his only Son Jesus Christ. And Jesus Christ lived a perfect, sinless life, and then willingly went to the cross to die in our place and for our sins. After this Jesus was buried, and then on the third day he arose from the dead so that whoever would repent and believe on Him for their salvation would receive eternal life and be adopted into the family of God.
Second, your sanctification. God continues to work your salvation each and every day as he sanctifies you. You, as a Christian, have the Holy Spirit living within you and it is this Spirit that empowers you and strengthens you to live out your Christian life and to be made more and more like Christ.
Third, your glorification. There will come a day when Jesus comes back to the earth to bring us to be with him for eternity. And it is this hope that we hold onto as Christians. That a day is awaiting us when there will be no more evil, suffering, death, nor tears. In this day, there will be eternal joy, peace, and love as we spend eternity with Jesus Christ our savior and our redeemer.
Putting the Helmet On
But, at this point, we still haven’t talked about how to put the helmet on. Because with a physical helmet it is simple, you merely pick up the helmet, put it on your head, and tighten the strap. But, how do you put on a spiritual helmet? How do you put on a helmet that you can’t see?
Well, the Apostle Paul offers these words in 2 Timothy 4:7 where he says this, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Tim. 4:7, English Standard Version).
Do you see what the Apostle Paul says here? He says he kept the faith. That is how he “fought the good fight”. Not by trying harder. Not by doing this or doing that. But, by keeping the faith. And so, this is how we are to put on our Helmet of Salvation. By keeping the faith. Faith in our God. Faith in Jesus. Faith in his promises. Faith in the salvation that he so graciously purchased for us on the cross.
May you remember this week to put your helmet on. Because this helmet will protect you. No matter what attack the enemy may throw your way, you can know that you will be protected because your helmet is the salvation that you have received through Jesus Christ and his death and his resurrection.
MBC's Bible Engagement Plan
MBC’s Bible Engagement Plan: Isaiah – From Ruin to Redemption
As a church community, our desire is to move from hearing God’s Word to living it out daily. This Bible Engagement Plan is designed to help us walk through Isaiah together in a weekly rhythm that deepens our understanding while also cultivating habits of daily reading and reflection.
- LISTEN TO THE SUNDAY SERMON
Each week begins with the Pastor’s Sunday sermon on a passage from Isaiah and includes
- Pastor’s Outline: A guide to follow along and take notes. We also suggest picking up the Isaiah scripture journal from the Welcome Center.
- Discussion Questions: Provided to encourage reflection and conversation in small groups, families, or personal study. If you are not already part of a small group, consider joining one this Fall: Click here to explore one of MBC’s small groups
- READ AND REFLECT ON THE WEEKLY PLAN
Monday through Saturday, follow the suggested reading plan outlined in the Saturday eNews Bulletin. As you read and reflect on your passage each day, ask these two guiding questions and jot down your thoughts in your Isaiah journal.
- What does this passage reveal about God—His character, His purposes, or His promises?
- How should I respond in light of what I’ve read—through trust, obedience, repentance, or worship?
- MEMORIZE THE WEEKLY KEY VERSE
Every week, one key verse from the sermon will be highlighted for memory. You are invited to use the free Bible Memory app and join the “Millington Baptist Church” Bible memorization group: Click here to join
- READ AND REFLECT ON THE PASTOR’S DEVOTIONAL BLOG
Each Wednesday, one of our pastors will share a devotional expanding on the sermon theme helping to connect Isaiah’s message to everyday life.
Why This Rhythm Matters
- Immersion: This plan helps you engage learning in multiple ways—hearing, reading, memorizing, and reflecting—so you gain a richer understanding of Isaiah’s message.
- Transformation in Community: Discussion questions and shared readings create space for us to learn together and nurture application of the biblical principles into our daily lives.
Questions or comments?
Contact Amy Huber, Director of Discipleship and Connections: ahuber@millingtonbaptist.org
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