The Armor of God: Stand Strong in Spiritual Battles

Life often feels like a battlefield filled with doubt, fear, and unseen attacks. But God hasn’t left us defenseless—He’s given us spiritual armor for every fight. In this episode, Pastor Joe unpacks Ephesians 6:10–18, where Paul—chained to a Roman soldier—was inspired by the Holy Spirit to describe the armor of God.

Through personal stories and scripture, you’ll learn how to recognize the lies of the enemy, protect your heart, walk in peace, guard your mind, and fight back with the Word of God.

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What You’ll Learn

• Why Paul used the imagery of Roman armor in Ephesians 6:10–18
• How the belt of truth silences lies (John 15:16)
• How the breastplate of righteousness frees you from perfection pressure (Romans 3:22)
• How the shoes of peace bring calm into hard conversations (Philippians 4:7)
• How the shield of faith blocks fiery arrows of worry and temptation (Philippians 4:19)
• How the helmet of salvation guards your thoughts (2 Corinthians 10:5)
• How the sword of the Spirit equips you to fight back with God’s Word (Hebrews 4:12)

Faith Assignment

This week, put on the full armor of God each day. Focus on one piece at a time:

1. Belt of Truth – Speak God’s truth over lies (Ephesians 6:14).
2. Breastplate of Righteousness – Rest in Christ’s perfection, not your own (Romans 3:22).
3. Shoes of Peace – Step into hard conversations with calm confidence (Philippians 4:7).
4. Shield of Faith – Block fears and temptations by trusting God (Philippians 4:19).
5. Helmet of Salvation – Guard your thoughts and identity in Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5).
6. Sword of the Spirit – Use scripture to fight back against the enemy (Hebrews 4:12).

At the end of each day, reflect on where you used this armor and where you may have missed the opportunity.