The Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14b)

Main idea: We can stand against the allegations of our accuser by putting on as a breastplate the righteousness of our Redeemer.

Outline:

1. With whom does the breastplate of righteousness originate?
2. How does the breastplate of righteousness become ours?
3. What hinders us from putting the breastplate of righteousness on?
   • Prideful self-righteousness
   • A heart consumed with a love for sin
   • Despair over guilt

Secondary sources cited:

• Martin Luther, Letters of Spiritual Counsel, Library of Christian Classics, translated and edited by Theodore G. Tappert (Vancouver, B. C.: Regent College Publishing, 2003).
• (Hymn) P. P. Bliss, “‘Man of Sorrows,’ What a Name,” originally written in 1875.
• (Hymn) Charitie Lees Smith, “Before the Throne of God Above,” originally written in 1863.