Series: Battle Ready – Week #1 Pastor Nestor Flores Sunday, June 22, 2024 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist…” Ephesians 6:10–14a (NIV) THE BELT OF TRUTH: 1. What Is Truth? • Jesus Is the Truth “Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life.” John 14:6 (NLV) • The Word of God is Truth “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17 (NIV) “The sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.” Psalm 119:160 (ESV) • The Holy Spirit Reveals Truth “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.” John 16:13 (ESV) 2. The Enemy Wants To Unbelt You “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:11 (NIV) “Did God really say…?” Genesis 3:1 (NIV) “…He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.” John 8:44 (NLT). 3. Living Buckled In Truth “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist…” Ephesians 6:10–14a (NIV) • Be in the Word Daily • Walk in Integrity • Pray for the Spirit of Truth