To put on the full armor of God is to apply all of the Gospel to all of your life. The whole armor is the expression of your full trust in God and what He has done for you through Jesus Christ. Your victory in spiritual warfare was secured at the cross of Christ and the blood that was shed there (Rev. 12:11).
What are the 7 pieces of the armor of God?
- Breastplate of righteousness. We should wear the “breastplate of righteousness” (Ephesians 6:14; D&C 27:16).
- Sword. We should wield the “sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (Ephesians 6:17; see D&C 27:18).
- Feet shod.
- Helmet.
- Gird your loins.
What is the main point of Ephesians 6?
This chapter is a part of Paul's exhortation (Ephesians 4–6), with the particular section about how Christians should live in their responsibilities as households (5:21–6:9) and in the battle against spiritual forces (6:10–20), with a final benediction to close the epistle (6:21–24).
What is the word of God in Ephesians 6?
The sixth piece of armor that Paul discusses in Ephesians 6 is the sword of the spirit, which represents the Word of God. For a Roman soldier, the sword served as an offensive weapon against enemies. His Word is the ultimate truth, and we can find confidence in knowing it is our greatest weapon.17 Jun 2016
What is the purpose of the armor of God?
The armor of God represents the defense we must take in our spiritual lives. The Bible tells us that we are fighting a war against Satan, who seeks to destroy us. Therefore, we must take action and put on God's armor. As Christians, it is important for us to understand the severity of this battle.13 May 2016
What is the purpose of the shield?
Shields are used to intercept specific attacks, whether from close-ranged weaponry or projectiles such as arrows, by means of active blocks, as well as to provide passive protection by closing one or more lines of engagement during combat.