USE THE SWORD of the SPIRIT – WORD OF GOD (Ephesians 6:17)
So far all the equipment Paul has mentioned has been defensive. Its purpose is to protect the soldier from enemy attack. However none of it will bring victory, none will …
TAKE UP THE SHIELD of FAITH (Ephesians 6:16)
The equipment mentioned so far (helmet, breastplate, belt, sandals) form an inner wall of defense. There is an outer wall of defense as well – a large shield every Roman …
PUT ON THE SANDALS of PEACE (Ephesians 6:15)
The Romans needed sturdy sandals on their feet for marching and fighting. They would walk in sand, on sharp rocks, and through streams of slippery stones. They could be …
PUT ON THE BELT of TRUTH (Ephesians 6:14)
The belt a Roman soldier wore was an important piece of equipment for it held the weapons and equipment which he carried with him. It also held his clothing …
PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE of RIGHTEOUSNESS (Ephesians 6:14)
The breastplate was made of small pieces of metal or leather fastened together so they would move and bend but so no arrow, spear or sword could go through …
PUT ON THE HELMET OF SALVATION (Ephesians 6:17)
The helmet Roman soldiers wore was made of metal. An enemy would lift his heavy four foot long sword over his head with two hands and bring it straight …
Putting on the Armor of God
Paul included his most complete account of how to win spiritual battles in his letter to the Ephesians (Ephesians 6:10-18). In light of all the warfare going on in Ephesus …