Also take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,
6:17 — “And take the helmet of salvation.” This helmet that protects the head is hope (see 1 Thessalonians 5:8). “For in hope we were saved” (Romans 8:24). Hope is the anchor of the Christian soul (Hebrews 6:18-19). “And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears, we may have confidence, so that at his coming we may not turn away from him in shame” (1Jn 2:28). In the daily struggle it is essential that the Christian have confidence and hope. Otherwise he gets discouraged and faints. In his first letter the apostle John says “we know” about thirteen times. Let’s read this letter frequently so that we remember the basis of our trust in Christ. — “and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” No other offensive weapon is needed, apart from the word of God, to combat and defeat the hosts of Satan. Through his word God created the universe and sustains all things. The preached word convinces and converts souls, because it cuts and penetrates the heart (Acts 2:22-37; Ac 5:33; Ac 7:54; Hebrews 4:12). Jesus said to his apostles, “I will give you words and wisdom, which you will not be able to resist or contradict” (Luke 21:15). The “sword of the Spirit” must be used to expose and defeat all forms of sin and error, false religions, and human philosophies. Jesus used this sword when he was tempted (Matt 4:1-11); three times he was tempted, and three times he said, “It is written.” remind yourself 2Co 10:3-5. Satan’s darts are fiery, but “Is not my word like fire, saith the Lord, and like a hammer that crushes stone?” (Jer 23:29). This “sword” is eternal (1Pe 1:23-25). Isaiah (11:4) says about the ministry of Christ: “He will judge the poor with justice, and will argue with equity for the meek of the earth; and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the spirit of his lips he shall slay the wicked” (compare Rev 1:16).
Source: Commentary on the New Testament by Partain
the helmet of salvation. 1Sa 17:5, 1Sa 17:58; Isaiah 59:17; 1Thess 5:8.
the sword of the Spirit. Isaiah 49:2; Hebrews 4:12; Rev 1:16; Rev 2:16; Rev 19:15.
which is the word of God. Matt 4:4, Matt 4:7, Matt 4:10, Matt 4:11; Hebrews 12:5, Hebrews 12:6; Hebrews 13:5, Hebrews 13:6; Rev 12:11.
Source: The Treasury of Biblical Knowledge
the helmet of salvation: The complex design of the Roman helmet protected the soldier’s head and also made him look taller and more impressive.
the sword of the spirit it is the only offensive weapon in the believer’s armor. This weapon is not necessarily the entire Bible, but the specific word that is required to be spoken in a specific situation. In order to have the precise word, the Christian must have a deep knowledge of the Bible.
Source: New Illustrated Caribbean Bible Commentary
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT. “The sword of the Spirit” is the believer’s offensive weapon for war against the power of evil. Satan will spare no effort to undermine and destroy the believer’s confidence in that sword, “which is the Word of God.” The church must defend the inspired Scriptures against arguments that the Bible is not the Word of God in all that it teaches. To abandon the attitude of Christ and the apostles regarding the inspired Word of God is to destroy their power to rebuke or correct, redeem, heal, cast out demons and overcome all evil. To deny that the Scriptures are absolutely trustworthy in all that they teach is to deliver oneself into the hands of Satan (cf. 2Pe 1:21note; Matt 4:1-11; see ARTICLE THE INSPIRATION AND AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE, P. 1756. ).
Source: Full Life Study Bible
the helmet of salvation. The helmet or helmet protected the head, which is always a target on the battlefield. Paul speaks to people who have already been saved, so he is not referring here to the need to obtain salvation. What happens is that Satan seeks to destroy a believer’s assurance of salvation with his weapons of doubt and discouragement. This is clear from Paul’s reference to “the hope of salvation as a helmet” (cf. Isaiah 59:17 and see the note on 1Thess 5:8). Even if a Christian’s feelings are severely damaged by Satan-inspired doubts, his own salvation is protected for eternity and he need not fear his loss. Satan wants to curse and trouble the believer with doubts but the Christian can be strong in the promises of eternal salvation that God gives him in the Scriptures (see Joh 6:37-39; Joh 10:28-29; Romans 5:10; Romans 8:31-39; Phil 1:6; 1Pe 1:3-5). This assurance of salvation is a fact, but the feeling of security comes as a result of the Christian living in obedience (1Pe 1:3-10). the sword of the Spirit. Just as the sword was the soldier’s only offensive weapon, the Word of God is the only necessary weapon because it is infinitely more powerful than any satanic weapon. The Greek term refers to a small weapon about 15 to 40 cm long. It is used both defensively against attacks initiated by Satan, and offensively to help destroy the enemy’s strategies. This precise and effective sword is the truth of the Scriptures. See notes on 2Co 10:3-5; Hebrews 4:12.
Source: MacArthur Study Bible
6:17 — “And take the helmet of salvation.” This helmet that protects the head is hope (see 1 Thessalonians 5:8). “For in hope we were saved” (Rom 8:24). Hope is the anchor of the Christian’s soul (Heb 6:18-19). “And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence, so that at his coming we may not turn away from him in shame” (1Jn 2:28). In the daily struggle it is essential that the Christian have confidence and hope. Otherwise he gets discouraged and faints. In his first letter the apostle John says “we know” about thirteen times. Let’s read this letter frequently so that we remember the basis of our trust in Christ.
— “and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” No other offensive weapon is needed, apart from the word of God, to combat and defeat the hosts of Satan. Through his word God created the universe and sustains all things. The preached word convinces and converts souls, because it cuts and penetrates the heart (Acts 2:22-37; Acts 5:33; Acts 7:54; Heb 4:12). Jesus told his apostles, “I will give you words and wisdom, which you will not be able to resist or contradict” (Luke 21:15). The “sword of the Spirit” must be used to expose and defeat all forms of sin and error, false religions, and human philosophies. Jesus used this sword when he was tempted (Mat 4: 1-11); three times he was tempted, and three times he said, “It is written.” Remember 2Co 10:3-5. Satan’s darts are fiery, but “Is not my word like fire, saith the Lord, and like a hammer that crushes stone?” (Jer 23:29). This “sword” is eternal (1Pe 1:23-25). Isaiah (11: 4) says about the ministry of Christ: “He will judge the poor with justice, and will plead with equity for the meek of the earth; and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the spirit of his lips he shall slay the wicked” (compare Rev 1:16).
Source: Reeves-Partain Notes
The Greek verb that translates as take It can also be translated as “receive”. The idea would be that once the warrior has put on the previous parts of the armor, now he “receives” the helmet from someone. The helmet it was a rigid helmet that the soldier used to protect his head. The word salvation in this context it means the assurance that God has saved us, and will save us from the power of Satan (see also 1Thess 5:8 where Paul says that “the hope of salvation” is our helmet), and that the work of our hands will prosper to build justice and peace in the world, against all possible adversities. This knowledge protects us in our fight against Satan and his armies, just as the helmet protects the soldier’s head.
The expression helmet (helmet) of salvation it is a metaphor that speaks of the vital importance of full security in victory. This is part of the psychological weaponry of every warrior: contemplate with greater or lesser certainty that he will be victorious. Thus, in the context of the letter, the assurance of victory rests on one powerful fact: Christ has already defeated the enemies and reigns over them all (Eph 1:20-23) and has made us, by his grace, sharers in his victory (Eph 2:4-7). With that security in the saving love of God (Romans 8:28-39; Isaiah 59:17; 1Thess 5:8; Eph 1:13; Eph 2:5, Eph 2:8; Eph 5:23) we can deal with enemies. We have well on the helmet of the hope of salvation (1Thess 5:8). But we understand salvation not only in an individualistic sense, but in another dimension that the text has. comes from the text of Isaiah 59:17, which is where the metaphor comes from. In Isaiah it refers to the helmet that the Messiah and Lord puts on to establish justice in a world where it is nowhere to be seen (Isaiah 59:1-16). As we have already seen, justice is integral to the church’s task as a peacemaker. Salvation is intimately linked to justice; there can be no peace without justice. In their traditional task of making peace, believers must arm themselves with the certainty that their task is not in vain. They are sure, as with a helmet, that their work is not in vain (1Co 15:58) and as their Lord they do not rest until they see that justice has been established in the world (Isaiah 11:3-5 Y Matt 12:15-23).
The text refers to the importance of arming ourselves with the knowledge of what God has done for us and that we have known in the gospel (Eph 1:13). It is the recognition of the fact that we have already been liberated from the powers that in this world kept us enslaved (Eph 2:1-3) and that now by the grace of God we have a new status and enjoy a new reality (Eph 2:5, Eph 2:8). It is assuming our new position in Christ (Eph 2:4-10), which by the grace of God we have, and make it effective on a daily basis: sitting in heavenly places far above the forces of evil (Eph 1:20-23). It is recognizing that we are called to continue the mission of Jesus, to make peace (Eph 2:11-22), and have the full certainty that our work, although plagued by difficulties and attacked by fiery darts, will achieve total victory.
The teaching of both the OT and the NT is extensive regarding the power and efficacy of God’s word. It is “the power of God unto salvation” (Romans 1:16; 1Thess 4:8; Rev 19:15. See also Isaiah 11:4. Eph 1:13; Eph 5:26). The background of this image is Isaiah 11:4. It is the sword that the Messiah uses to establish peace and justice in this world. In the context of Ephesians it is also an indication of the gospel as good news of peace (Eph 6:15, Eph 6:19). As we have pointed out in Eph 1:13-14 Y Eph 5:26that sword is the message of the good news of peace and reconciliation that Paul enjoyed announcing and making known (Eph 3:1-13). It is the message that announces and makes possible reconciliation with God (Eph 2:4-10, Eph 2:17-18) and reconciliation between human beings divided by walls of hatred and enmity, of race and religion (Eph 2:11-16, Eph 2:19-22).
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