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Transitional armour describes the armour used in Europe around the 13th and 14th centuries, as body armour moved from simple mail hauberks to full plate armour.
Taking up the armor of God is a communal practice integrally tied to the unity of the church and the church’s witness to the powers. In this respect, 6:10–20 continues the emphasis on the common life of the church that began in 4:1.
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- The Belt of Truth
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- Shoes of Peace
- The Shield of The Faith
- The Helmet of Salvation
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The Armour:As the Roman soldier prepared for battle, a wide, strong belt was put on first. It gathered in his loose tunic, giving greater freedom of movement. It also gave support to the abdominal muscles, and sometimes included a scabbard for the sword. The Meaning: Some suggest the belt represents the objective truth of Scripture. However, that i...
The Armour:The breastplate covered the soldier’s heart and other vital organs. Sometimes it was moulded of one solid piece of metal, sometimes it was hinged to allow for freer movement. The Meaning: This piece of armour, by its position, alerts us to the need to guard our heart’s affections, values, priorities and desires. We are to base our life c...
The Armour:The sandals worn by Roman soldiers were often hobnailed (i.e. having cleats like some athletic shoes of today). This gave greater stability and surefootedness, on long marches and in combat. The Meaning: Some say this indicates we are to be prepared to share the gospel. True enough, we are. But a picture of that duty is covered by wieldi...
The Armour: The Roman shield could be quite large–3 or 4 feet high, and about 2½ feet wide. It was commonly known as a door shield. A soldier could crouch behind it and be hidden. Or a line of men could overlap their shields and present a solid wall of protection to the enemy. The shield consisted of a wooden frame covered by a thick layer of leath...
The Armour:The Roman helmet could be a leather cap with metal plates sewn to it. Or it could be cast of one solid piece of metal in the shape of the head. To this were added either metal flaps at the sides, or a visor that could be put in place to protect the eyes. In one fierce battle, a Roman soldier named Brutus Maximus wore a full shield shaped...
The Armour:The Roman short sword is in view (as opposed to a larger two-handed broadsword). It was actually an 18-inch-long knife, razor sharp on both edges, and it was used in hand-to-hand combat. The Meaning: This represents God’s truth used as an offensive weapon. Thus the Word of God is included twice in the Christian’s armoury–for defence on t...
What is this armour? First, By armour is meant Christ; we read of putting on the Lord Jesus, Rom. xiii. 14, where Christ is set forth under the notion of armour . . . The apostle . . . bids, put on the Lord Jesus Christ; implying thus much, till Christ is put on, the creature is unarmed.
Dec 17, 2019 · In 1655, Puritan pastor William Gurnall began publishing The Christian in Complete Armour, addressing the “war between the saint and Satan […] so bloody a one, that the cruelest which was ever fought by men will be found but sport and child’s play” by comparison.[1] This commentary on Ephesians 6:11-20 totals over 1,100 pages in […]
Jul 9, 2016 · First, Reinhard exegetically shows how the armor of God passage (Eph. 6:10-20) is a concluding summary of the entire letter. The significance of this is that as a summary Paul is bringing together elements he has already spoken of earlier. So, for example, when he comes to speak about the belt of truth, he has already said much about what this ...
Nov 24, 2021 · The full "armour of God" is a metaphor for the various Christian virtues as listed in Eph 6:13-17 as set our below: Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.
