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We Live Always in 3 Time Zones
A solidly grounded, and secure believer constantly lives and operates in 3 time zones.
Or secure assurance of salvation is based on:
A past event we trust called justification;
A present work in our lives we see called sanctification; and
A future completion we hope for is called glorification.
Salvation’s helmet always has these three aspects: past, present, and future.
We know our sins are forever gone.
We see our sinful ways presently being sanctified away.
We await the end of the struggles as we become like Him when we see Him as He is.
We know the ultimate victory is ours.
We Must Act Upon Each Piece
Each piece of this spiritual armor must be responded to.
Just like we had to call on the Name of the Lord to be saved.
So we must respond to God’s call to take & wear each piece.
Shield of Faith Believing God’s Word extinguishes flaming arrows
Helmet of Salvation Clinging to God’s Securing Promises
Sword of the Spirit Using God’s Word to attack unbelief & sin in my life