Battle Ready: The Armor of God

"Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, ¹⁵and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; ¹⁶above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. ¹⁷And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; ¹⁸praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— ¹⁹and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, ²⁰for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak." - Ephesians 6:14-20 (NKJV)

The Belt of Truth

The belt of truth the foundational piece of our spiritual armor. It enables believers to stand firm against spiritual attack and to live in accordance with God's purposes.
The Breastplate of Righteousness

By the imputed righteousness of Christ and the practical righteousness of Biblical living we are protected from the ways in which the enemy attacks our thoughts and emotions.
The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace

The shoes of the Gospel of Peace represent the readiness of believers to share the message of peace with God through Jesus Christ and strength to stand with others, united in the gospel.
The Shield of Faith

Faith in the living God shields us from the attacks of the enemy.
The Helmet of Salvation

Our identity in Christ guards our minds and strengthens our walk. We are are secure in Him.
The Sword of the Spirit

The Word of God, fitly proclaimed, is a powerful and essential spiritual tool for believers in the spiritual battles we face.