Thematic Bible: Spiritual armor

But, since we belong to the daytime [i.e., are enlightened], we should be sober. We should put on the "flack jacket" of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of being saved. Verse ConceptsDays, Description OfArmor of GodUsing The DayBreastplatesFaith, Nature OfFaith, And Blessings Of Godequipping, spiritualdefeatArmourHope Object OfHope, As ConfidenceHope, Results OfReadinessSpiritual VitalityWeaponsArmor, SpiritualThe Helmet Of SalvationAgape LoveHelmetsThe Hope Of The GospelGod's Salvation Made KnownHope And FaithFaith Hope And LoveHope And Lovearmor

The night is almost over and the day is near. So, we should stop doing the deeds of darkness [i.e., sinful things] and we should arm ourselves with the weapons of light [i.e., virtues for right living]. Verse ConceptsDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinArmor of Godequipping, spiritualdefeatArmourLiving In The LightMorningNightWeaponsWardrobe, SpiritualArmor, SpiritualSpiritual DawnDark DaysSecret SinsRiotsSpiritual NightClothed With Good ThingsPeople Stripping OffDarkness Of EvilDarknessSpiritual DarknessA New Daychristianityarmorfirefightersdeeds

by preaching the truth; through the power of God [i.e., possibly including miracles]; and by [using] weapons of righteousness in [our] right and left hands. [Note: This could allude to offensive and defensive weapons and means that Paul was fully equipped to do whatever was right]. Verse ConceptsArmor of GodPower Through GodArmourWeaponsTruthArmor, SpiritualWeapons Of The BelieverGod's Word Is TruePurityPowerStrugglesThe Power Of WordsSpeecharmor

You people should put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to withstand the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not [actually] against human beings, but against rulers and authorities and leaders of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. [Note: "Heavenly realms" here refers to the struggle against Satanic powers which permeates life around us]. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that you can withstand [the devil, See verse 11] when the evil day comes. And, after you have done everything you can, still remain standing firm [in the faith]. read more.
So, you people should stand firm [in the faith], with the belt of truth firmly buckled around you, and with the "flack jacket" of righteousness on your chest.