Wise anger management Slow down your response Think about the outcome Receive the wisdom of God
Stand strong taking up the sword of the Spirit The Word The Spirit The Sword
Stand strong taking up the helmet of salvation Salvation – a gift received in stages Salvation – protection for the mind Salvation – putting on your thinking cap
Reflecting on Life and Hope This life is brief This life is uncertain This life is hopeful in Christ
Stand strong with the shield of faith Your attacker His weapons Your protection
The fullness of God in Christ God’s whole fullness in Christ God’s residence in a body
The ‘downsizing’ of Christ The self-emptying of Jesus The slavery of Jesus The birth of Jesus
Stand strong in righteousness The spiritual breastplate The Christian’s righteousness Christ’s righteousness imputed
Stand strong and ready in the truth Strength for the fight Readiness for the fight Confidence for the fight