What Does it Mean to Put On the Armor of God?

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In Ephesians 6 we read, Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

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Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.

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In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the

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Spirit, which is the word of God. Now many theologians have said that the Apostle Paul was thinking about Roman armor when he wrote about the armor of God.

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After all, he was imprisoned in Rome, being guarded by Roman soldiers. But he wasn't thinking about Roman armor at all.

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He was referring to the spiritual armor the prophet Isaiah described, worn by the Messiah.

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Isaiah 11 .5, He is girded in righteousness and faithfulness. Isaiah 49 .2,

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His mouth is like a sharp sword. Isaiah 52 .7, How beautiful are the feet of Him who brings good news, who publishes peace and salvation, who says to Zion, Your God reigns.

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Isaiah 59 .17, He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on His head.

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So if this is the armor Christ is wearing, what does it mean for you to put on the armor of God? Romans 13 .14,

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Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, which means you are to imitate Jesus. Commit yourself to serving not the desires of your flesh, but Christ your

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King. Lay aside the deeds of darkness, and put on the armor of light that God gives you, when we understand the text.