Spiritual Warfare

The Armor of GOD is an expression that symbolizes the combat equipment of a Christian soldier who fights against spiritual wickedness; the full resources of God that are available to all who take up the cross and follow Christ. Because our spiritual enemy is stronger than we are, we must “put on the whole armor of God” (Eph. 6:11, 13).   Scripture reminds us in 1 Peter 5:8 ; the devil, his associates and their tactics are a spiritual force we must be aware of.  Therefore the armor of GOD is our defense, as Almighty GOD is our rock, our fortress and our shield.

Ronald F. Youngblood, F. F. Bruce, and R. K. Harrison, Thomas Nelson Publishers, eds., Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1995).