8486 spiritual warfare, armour
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

God is the believer's strength and shield

Psalm 28:7-8 See also Genesis 15:1; Deuteronomy 33:29; Psalm 3:3; Psalm 7:10; Psalm 119:114

Believers should be rightly clothed for battle

Romans 13:12-14 See also Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:9,12-14; 1 Peter 4:1

Believers should put on the full armour of God

The belt of truth

Ephesians 6:14

The importance of sound teaching: a good understanding of God's truth counters Satan's deceit:

Psalm 119:95,116; Ephesians 4:14-15; Colossians 2:8; 2 Timothy 1:13-14; 1 Peter 1:13

The breastplate of righteousness

Ephesians 6:14

Assurance that believers are righteous in God's sight will counter Satan's accusations:

Proverbs 4:23; Proverbs 13:6; Isaiah 61:10; Zechariah 3:1-4

The gospel of peace

Ephesians 6:15

The peace of God reassures and gives confidence in times of trouble:

John 14:27; John 16:33; Philippians 4:6-7

The shield of faith

Ephesians 6:16

Exercising faith draws strength from God, guards against deception and helps overcome temptation:

Romans 1:17; Habakkuk 2:4; 1 Peter 5:9; 1 John 5:4

The helmet of salvation

Ephesians 6:17

The expectation of future glory encourages the Christian soldier and helps overcome despair:

1 Thessalonians 5:8-9; Titus 2:11-14; 1 John 3:3

The Christian's spiritual weapons

2 Corinthians 10:4

The sword of the Spirit

Ephesians 6:17

The Scriptures give readiness and confidence in battle and a sure defence against the evil one:

Psalm 119:11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12

The armour of God is worn with prayer

Ephesians 6:18

Prayer ensures that believers recognise their need to turn to God and depend on him alone:

Psalm 55:16-18; Hebrews 4:16; James 5:16

See also

1460  truth
1610  Scripture
3236  Holy Spirit & Scripture
5292  defence, divine
5953  stability
6705  peace, experience
7797  teaching
8020  faith
8154  righteousness
8422  equipping, spiritual
8498  witnessing & Holy Spirit
9613  hope as confidence



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