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Paul’s instruction to “put on the full armour of God” is memorable. But what does that look like in practice?
What Is the Armour of God? takes Ephesians 6:10–18 piece by piece, setting Paul’s military imagery within the reality of the Christian life. It considers the schemes of the devil and the “spiritual forces of evil”, while making an important distinction: other people are not the enemy. Christians are called to stand firm against evil while continuing to pray for, love and hold out Christ to the people around them.
This booklet examines the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, gospel readiness, shield of faith, helmet of salvation and sword of the Spirit. Yet its central argument goes deeper than memorising six pieces of equipment. God Himself is our defence. Wearing His armour means living in active dependence upon Him: knowing the gospel, trusting what Christ has accomplished, staying immersed in Scripture and developing the instinct of bringing temptation, fear and confusion to God in prayer.
This is a useful resource for anyone wanting a more grounded understanding of spiritual warfare without becoming preoccupied with it.
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