Truth is the belt that holds the believers’ armor together. Ultimate Truth can be found in God’s Word. We must know this Truth well in order to protect ourselves against our flesh, the world and deceptive lies. Truth is our compass and gives us discernment.

Our breastplate is Christ's righteousness. His righteousness is unfailing. We must, by His power, chose to Live right, We must remain rooted in God's Word. The breastplate protects our heart and keeps us on the narrow path.

Believers have a firm foundation in the Gospel. As believers, we have peace in knowing we are secure in what Jesus has done for us. We place our feet firmly on this ground. The ground of God's gift of peace

Faith is the shield of the believer. Trusting in God’s power and protection is imperative in remaining steadfast. When the battle rages, we must remember that God works all things for good. He is always true to His promises. While painful and unjust events rage on this earth and against us, we rest in the knowledge that God is good and that that He always has us in His hands when we place our faith in Him.

The believer’s helmet of salvation is the most crucial piece of armor for the Christian. Without the indwelling Holy Spirit that enters a believer at the moment of salvation, all other armor is useless. Salvation empowers believers to fight. It protects us in our weaknesses. Without salvation, there is no victory.

Our sword is the Word of God, both the written and the incarnate Word. Every other piece of armor protects us against attacks. With God’s Word, we are truly able to fight and defeat all enemies. Christ used Scripture to defeat Satan when He was tempted in the desert. We must do the same.