In this lesson Titled Helmet and Sword we will further build our armor with two more pieces: the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. This comes from verse 17 where Paul says, “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;” (Eph. 6:17).
We are building our armor to win the battle for our soul and God says salvation is a piece of armor. How is salvation a piece of armor? God called this “the helmet of salvation”. Consider the physical helmet in its many forms and what it does. Football—Construction—Bicycle—Motorcycle—War: What do all these have in common? They all protect the head / brain from injury. Each gives hope of protection.
Spiritually the knowledge of our salvation gives us hope which in turn guards our hearts, our minds. When we have this hope of eternal life–we are empowered to stand firm against the devil’s schemes–knowing what’s at stake. . .