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11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
The "Armor of God" passage is located in Ephesians 6:10-20. Paul explains that our struggle is less a physical one than a spiritual one, against our true enemy, the devil. Let's look at each piece of the full armor of God and how we can put it on.
The armor of God is a metaphor in the Bible (Ephesians 6:10-18) that both reminds Christians about the reality of spiritual battle and describes the protection available to them. Let's take a look at the full armor of God that Christians are called to put on in times of warfare.
Before we get to the seven pieces of armor and how to use them, here is the scripture that Paul wrote. Ephesians 6:10–18. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Putting on God’s armor isn’t like dressing with clothes from your closet. There’s no mixing and matching, no switching out for whatever the season may require. Spiritual armor is applied by faith, daily — and the entire letter of Ephesians teaches us how to put it on.
God provides these six aspects of the Christian life, plus prayer (verse 18), to strengthen and protect us and ultimately help us to triumph in our spiritual battles. Each piece of the armor of God is essential, and the Bible tells us how to put them on and use them effectively.
The armor of God, described by the apostle Paul in Ephesians 6:10–18, is our spiritual defense against attacks by Satan. Fortunately, we don’t have to leave home every morning wearing a full suit of armor to be protected.
The armor of God, found in Ephesians 6:10-18, is made up of the following six items: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit.
As followers of Jesus, we can pray every day to put on the armor of God. It is what protects us and equips us to fight back against the schemes of the enemy. Paul concludes his armor of God discourse with a reminder to pray often, be alert to attacks, and pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ.
The Whole Armor of God - A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand.