Dictionary of Bible Themes The armour of God refers to the resources that Christians possess for defending themselves against the attacks of the world, the flesh and the devil. Psalms 28:7-8God is the believer's strength and shield See also Genesis 15:1Deuteronomy 33:29 Psalms 3:3; 7:10; 119:114 Romans 13:12-14 Believers should be rightly clothed for battle See also Ephesians 4:22-24Colossians 3:9,12-14 1 Peter 4:1 Ephesians 6:14 Believers should put on the full armour of God The belt of truth Psalms 119:95,116Ephesians 4:14-15 The importance of sound teaching: a good understanding of God's truth counters Satan's deceit: Colossians 2:82 Timothy 1:13-14 1 Peter 1:13 Ephesians 6:14 The breastplate of righteousness Proverbs 4:23; 13:6Isaiah 61:10 Assurance that believers are righteous in God's sight will counter Satan's accusations: Zechariah 3:1-4Ephesians 6:15 The gospel of peace John 14:27; 16:33Philippians 4:6-7 The peace of God reassures and gives confidence in times of trouble: Ephesians 6:16The shield of faith Romans 1:17Habakkuk 2:4 Exercising faith draws strength from God, guards against deception and helps overcome temptation: 1 Peter 5:91 John 5:4 Ephesians 6:17 The helmet of salvation 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9Titus 2:11-14 The expectation of future glory encourages the Christian soldier and helps overcome despair: 1 John 3:32 Corinthians 10:4 The Christian's spiritual weapons Ephesians 6:17The sword of the Spirit Psalms 119:112 Timothy 3:16-17 The Scriptures give readiness and confidence in battle and a sure defence against the evil one: Hebrews 4:12Ephesians 6:18 The armour of God is worn with prayer Psalms 55:16-18Hebrews 4:16 Prayer ensures that believers recognise their need to turn to God and depend on him alone: James 5:16See also 1460 truth1610 Scripture 3239 Holy Spirit, anointing 5293 defence, human 5954 strength 6706 peace, and Holy Spirit 7903 baptism 8020 faith 8154 righteousness 8424 evangelism 8602 prayer 9613 hope, as confidence |
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