ArmourThe ‘fight’ against

wrong

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When the early Christians lived,

Roman soldiers were a common

sight.

The Bible uses Roman weapons

and armour as a word-picture of

standing against wrong and for

right.

A Roman soldier

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Ephesians 6:14-17

Clothe yourself with God’s

armour

Let truth be like your belt

Justice should be your body

armour

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The good news of peace

should be like shoes on your

feet

Your faith should be your

shield

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Let God's saving power be

your helmet

God’s message of love,

justice and peace should

be like a sword

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Put on the whole armour of GodEphesians 6:14-17

• The belt of Truth

• Justice body armour

• Peace boots

• The shield of faith

• The helmet of God’s saving

power

• The sword of God’s message

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Romans had different

sorts of body armour,

some had scales.

Scaled body armour