The Armor of God

Ephesians

6:10 - 18

“ be strong in the Lord,

and in the power of his might.

Chained between praetorians

Only undefeated Germans

Germanicus commissioned

Imitators world conquerors

Alexander and Constantine

Put on Put on

the whole armor of God, that ye may be

able to stand against the wiles of

the devil.

the whole armor of God, that ye may be

able to stand against the wiles of

the devil.

12: For we wrestle not

against flesh and blood, but against against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, principalities, against powers,

against the rulers of the darkness against the rulers of the darkness

of this world, against spiritual of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.wickedness in high places.

Wherefore take unto you

the whole armor of

God, that ye may be

able to withstand in the

evil day, and having

done all, to stand

14: Stand therefore,

having your loins

girt about with

truth,

Loins

Expensive fine chain mail girt loins tight enough so

stop a sword

Area of Attack

Loins - fights dirty

Armor - girt tight

Metal linked tightly

and having on

the breastplate

of

righteousness;

Called lorica segmentata Steel plate armor riveted together

secure enough to withstand sword slashes but with enough play between the plates that the armor would flex when the legionary moved

Segmented Plate Cuirass and Body Armour

Area of Attack

Heart - breaks it

Armor - flexible steel

My heart is fixed - sing...

16: Above all,

taking the shield of

faith, wherewith ye

shall be able to

quench all the fiery

darts of the wicked.

Long curved rectangular shield or scutum

Advantage shields could be held edge to edge to form a

testudo, which provided armored protection with

good coverage for a group of men.

Shield

Area of Attack

Whole person-anywhere

Armor - Metal wall

Kneel, link and safe

The fiery darts of the wicked

“That burns me up!”

“I’m burned out.”

“ … hot under the collar.”

17: And take the helmet

of salvation,

BrassLeadWool

Area of Attack

Head

Armor - Helmet

Protects mind

Helmet - 3 Attitudes

1. Brass - Brazen toward sinHardened by impurities

2. Lead - Separation from sinPliable but impervious

3. Wool - Sacrifice for sinCushions blows

and the sword

of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Short thrusting Sword (gladius)

Close ordered, disciplined troops fighting as a team

Shoulder to shoulder for twenty minutes at a time

When brought down a Roman soldier, another of his brethren immediately

stepped forward to fill his spot. When the twenty minute period finished, the legionary fell back and rested, to be

replaced with a fresh man.

Gladius was

18 to 24 inches in length

Double edged - Hehrews 4:12

Parallel sided.

Blade tapered to a point

Grip was terminated with a large ball shaped pommel.

Only Offensive Weapon

Others mocked the small 18” sword but a short, powerful thrust going a few inches

into a man was much more deadly, though less dramatic, than the wide, energy wasting slashes made by an

individual warrior. (3/1 Wound Ratio)

“Ha, that didn’t hurt…” My word shall not return unto me void”

Double edged, Layered steel, Surgically sharp - Heb 4:12

15: And your feet

shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Custom formed leather boots superior to the cheap leather

walking sandalsExcessive wear caused mutinous

legions to demand "nail money" upon the accession of the Emperor

Tiberius. The money would ostensibly be used to replace the

worn out sandals.

Feet Shod

Area of Attack

Feet - Trips you up

Armor - Custom shod

Supports your weakness

18: Praying always

with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto

with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Area of Attack

Brothers & Sisters

Armor - Prayer

On constant watch

Area Armor Method

Loins Girt tight Truth

Heart Flex-breastplate Righteousness

Feet Shod to support Gospel

Body Linked shield Combined Faith

Head 3 in one helmet Out, Mid, Inside

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