What is the armor of God?
What is the armor of God? The armor of God is Paul's metaphor in Ephesians 6 for the spiritual resources believers need to stand against the devil: truth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, and the Word of God.
Key verse: Ephesians 6:11 (KJV)
The armor of God is Paul's metaphor in Ephesians 6 for the spiritual resources believers need to stand against the devil: truth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, and the Word of God.
The armor of God is Paul's metaphor in Ephesians 6 for the spiritual resources believers need to stand against the devil: truth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, and the Word of God.
"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." — Ephesians 6:11 (KJV)
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The Biblical Answer
In Ephesians 6:10-18, Paul describes six pieces of spiritual armor: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit (the Word of God). He also mentions prayer as essential to spiritual warfare. This passage teaches that the Christian life involves real spiritual conflict against unseen forces, and that believers need divine resources — not human strength — to stand firm. Each piece of armor represents a foundational aspect of the Christian faith that protects and empowers believers in daily spiritual battles.
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Key Scripture References
"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
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