Ephesians 6 contains a very nice fragment that speaks of the armor of God and all its qualities, but what does this armor refer to? What does it mean? Today we are going to show it to you in this new article.
The Lord is love, shield and protection in the face of adversity, because thanks to Him, we are safe. we are safe from any evil that may come into our lives. However, what does this protection consist of?
Paul of Tarsus describes it very well in Ephesians 6The chapter that concludes his well-known and precious epistle to the Ephesians. It is in this chapter where you will learn everything you need to know about the armor of God and how to use it.
Ephesians 6: the armor of God
As we have already told you, the fragment on the armor of God is found in the sixth chapter of the Epistle to the Ephesians of Paul of Tarsus, in the New Testament along with the rest of the epistles.
Now, we leave you the complete chapter in audio, so you can relax and enjoy filling your soul with these wonderful words. Feel the strength and protection of God and approach Him with all your being.
The complete armor of God
After this oral introduction of the chapter, you will find below the fragment that we are going to analyze today, that is, Ephesians 6:10-24 the armor of God. Notice the parts of the armor and how Paul tells us how to use them.
You can find the same fragment in the Reina Valera 1960 Bible and very similar in other biblical translations. Keep in mind that with each translation, nuances may vary, so we recommend that you compare as many as you can!
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
13 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 girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
15 and shod their feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace.
16 Above all, take up the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
18 praying at all times with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;
19 and for me, that when I open my mouth the word may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,
20 for whom I am an ambassador in chains; let me speak of him boldly, as I ought to speak.
Meaning and explanation of the armor of God
In view of the text, we only need to analyze in depth what the concept of the armor of God really means. concept of the armor of God. To do so, we will first analyze the general plan and then all its parts separately.
The idea is simple: life is complicatedTemptation surrounds us and evil lurks around every corner trying to make us deviate from the path of good and act without following the Word of God.
However, there is a way to avoid this and that is to seek the Lord at all times. Their teachings in the Holy Scriptures, their love transmitted through prayer and the strength of faith are the essential pillars for not being defeated.
This is the armor of God, a protection protection against selfishnessIt is invincible if kept on, but useless if not carefully cared for.
The armor of God does not come from the factory. to put it on every day to protect themselves in everyday life. And how do you put on this armor? Praying with constancy, studying the Bible and acting according to it.
Only in this way will the Lord protect you with such powerful armor and give you the necessary strength to fight against the adversities that oppose you. So never stop seeking God.
And if things go wrong, don’t be afraid and always remember which path to follow. If you do so, everything will work out and you will live in peace under the watchful eye of Our Lord.
Sometimes it is difficult and our human condition prevents us from being firm enough in faith for the armor of God to protect us. Even so, the Lord loves us and will give us other opportunities to be faithful to him.
Again and again keep your eyes fixed on God and his armor will protect you. The armor of God is not heavy and is not visible to anyone, but it is a strength and fortitude that invades you and allows you to live with full happiness.
What is the armor of God?
With the general idea in mind, it is time to get to know the parts of God’s armor. parts of the armor of God and their particular use.
The passage from Ephesians 6 begins with the reason for putting on the armor of God, which is none other than the one we explained to you a moment ago: evil is going to try to knock you down. try to knock you down without ceasing.
As you rightly say, it’s not about a physical struggle involving blood and sweat; rather, it’s about the daily battles we have to make the world a better place. a better place by making the Word of God known to all.
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The real belt
In Ephesians 6:14, we already find the first two parts. First, it talks about to gird on the truth, like a belt.as if it were a belt.
Thus, truth must be that which sustains everything in our life, without it the rest of the parts of the armor will not work. Always act with sincerity and pure loveand never try to hide your intentions from the Lord. It is good to make a mistake and then rectify it.
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Armor of justice
In the same verse we find the breastplate of righteousness. This is a passive protection of our most important organs and indicates how the justice imparted by God is capable of stopping even the most forceful blow that another human being can give.
With these two parts we have done enough: if you stick to the truth as a way of life, the justice of our Lord will protect you and no false argument against you will be able to hurt you.
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Footwear of the peace gospels
In Ephesians 6:15, Paul shows us the shoes that will guide us on the right path. the right pathThe footwear that will never allow our feet to hurt again. This is the footwear of the gospel of peace, i.e. the gospels of Jesus Christ.
With them near you, your steps will be firmer and it will be more difficult for you to fall into the possible traps in your path. Work with peace and for peace, for this is the ultimate goal of our actions.
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Shield of faith
In the next verse, we come to the shield of faith, which, although it is another defensive piece, is an active tool. active tool unlike the breastplate of righteousness, which acts on its own once it is in place.
The shield of faith is used by us, nourishing it every day with prayer and the reading of the Word. A shield is of no use if it is not used firmly and this is what Paul wants to indicate with this metaphor.
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Helm of salvation
Next, we arrive at the hull. There are several functions attributed to the helmet in the military, the main one being the brain protection and, therefore, of our mind. This helmet will save you on countless occasions and you must always keep in mind that we are saved by Jesus.
In addition, in ancient times the helmet was used to distinguish the rank of an officer in the army. In this case, the helmet allows the society to see that we obtain salvation through our faith.
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Sword of the spirit
Finally, we come to the only offensive weapon we have in the armor of God: the sword of the Spirit, symbolizing the Word of God. the Word of God.
There is no other way to combat evil than with the power of the Holy Scriptures, for they are universal truths. universal truths impossible to refute. The Lord gives us Christians this powerful weapon and we must have the responsibility to use it correctly.
Armor of God Prayer
To close this article, we propose a prayer inspired by the chapter Ephesians 6, which will fill your days with strength. Pray it whenever you can and you will feel the armor of God being put on your soul.
The armor of God for children
Finally, we cannot forget the little ones, who also have the right to enjoy these precious words in an understandable way and in a way that can help them to understand them. that can help them in their lives.
For this purpose, we leave you here a drawing of the armor of God that we have made ourselves and that you will surely like. Share it with others who have children around!
Use it to explain basic concepts basic concepts that can be taken from today’s excerpt so that they can feel as protected as we feel ourselves.
With this we close today’s article on the armor of God in Ephesians 6 of the Bible. We hope you feel God’s protection and can reflect on it in even more detail.
For our part, we wish the Lord to protect and keep you and all your loved ones and we remind you that you can find
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