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What Are the Six Pieces of the Armor of God?

Direct Answer Ephesians 6 names the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, readiness from the Gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit, which is God’s Word. Paul then calls believers to continual prayer. Pick one piece of the armor and apply it to a specific choice this week, such as speaking truthfully under pressure.

Published by Vince Baker Ministries · Scripture references link to the KJV

A warrior in a crested helmet and red cloak carries a sword and shield, illustrating the armor of God in Ephesians 6.

Where did the images come from?

A soldier’s equipment makes the picture concrete, but Isaiah 59 also pictures God wearing righteousness and salvation as armor. That background gives weight to the phrase armor of God. It is God’s strength and provision that enable his people to stand.

Try pairing the pieces with actions

Truth can mean stating the facts accurately. Righteousness can mean choosing integrity when cutting corners would be easier. Gospel readiness can lead you to seek peace. Faith can answer an accusation by recalling God’s character. Salvation grounds your hope. Scripture gives you words to recognize and resist deception.

Finish where Paul finishes

After the armor comes prayer for all the saints and boldness to proclaim the Gospel. Choose one piece to think about this morning, then pray for someone else who needs the strength it pictures.

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Scripture to reflect on

“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:11 · KJV

Armored warrior holds a sword glowing with blue-white lightning. — Scripture spotlight
God’s Word is sharper than a twoedged sword
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 · KJV

Ephesians identifies God’s Word as the sword of the Spirit. Hebrews adds another dimension to the image by showing how God’s Word exposes what is happening in our own hearts.

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Spiritual Warfare

This book explains how Christians can stand in Christ’s victory, recognize the enemy’s tactics, and put on the armor of God described in Ephesians 6.

“This taught us about faith, wisdom, being full of Gods glory. Being filled with God and the Holy Spirit by what we see, hear and speak. Staying full of God and faith. Being…” — Patricia Hutchinson, reader review

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Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

Is prayer named as a piece of armor?

Paul gives prayer as an ongoing practice immediately after naming the six pieces.

Where does prayer fit in the armor passage?

Ephesians 6:18 follows the armor imagery with a call to pray at all times and to stay watchful for other believers.

Which book goes with this study?

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