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THE ARMOR OF GOD

THE ARMOR OF GOD. What does it mean to be a warrior and a hero? . Roman soldier Today's soldier Christian soldier . http://www.aurorahistoryboutique.com/ahb_medievalArmor.htm.

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THE ARMOR OF GOD

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  1. THE ARMOR OF GOD What does it mean to be a warrior and a hero?

  2. Roman soldier Today's soldier Christian soldier http://www.aurorahistoryboutique.com/ahb_medievalArmor.htm http://www.picsearch.com/info.cgi?q=Mother%20Teresa&id=aY3dpcMlbD_KDOO1LxbpwArs0JQCrq8z1nPj9BtE1Tg&start=621

  3. Roman Soldiers footwear THE CALIGAE OR MILITARY BOOT OFTEN REFERRED TO AS SANDALS. HTTP://WWW.KHUKRIWALA.COM/MEDIEVAL-BODY-ARMOR1.HTML • Simplicity of construction and practical hard wearing design. • A very small amount of stitching at the back of the heel. • Stitching rots and wears faster than the leather, the sole and the upper become separated, because said stitching has given up. • A Roman boot lasts me four or five times as long as any of my other authentic footwear and more comfortable than most.

  4. A Marines footwear All leather Combat or Jungle boots HTTP://WWW.GOOGLE.COM/IMGRES?IMGURL=HTTP://WWW.USMCCOLLECTIBLES.COM/SPECIAL%2520GEAR/USMC%2520OFCR%2520SWORD.JPG&IMGREFURL=HTTP://WWW.USMCCOLLECTIBLES.COM/SPECIAL_GEAR.HTM&H=480&W=640&SZ=77&TBNID=5S8LU_ZRGJEJ::&TBNH=103&TBNW=137&PREV=/IMAGES%3FQ%3DMARINE%2BCORPS%2BSWORD%2BPICTURE&HL=EN&USG=__CMZ9PR72SFHYDQUVBC_PYREESM0=&SA=X&OI=IMAGE_RESULT&RESNUM=4&CT=IMAGE&CD=1 • There are five patterns of the nylon and leather Jungle Boot • The black leather and olive drab nylon construction with two steel side-by-side screened eyelets on the inner part near the arch to drain the boots after water crossings. • The black synthetic rubber sole uses a self-cleaning tread with sharp outer edges and smoother center portion • Extreme hot weather the jungle boot surpassed the all-leather black combat boot in comfort.

  5. Sandals of PEACE Inner Peace and Readiness HTTP://WWW.LIKE.COM/BUY?ID=B67DC1FD6FED11C9CDF4F619A049BFCB4643DEF1-B83A74D353C8CF24&VISIG=TRUE&SSQ=FALSE • Rom 5:1; Eph. 2:14; John 14:27, 16:33, 20:21. • On my feet, I put the shoes of the Gospel • Prepare for battle (good news) of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection • Jesus brought peace • Fight with boldness, confidence, perseverance, and peace

  6. Roman belt CINGULIM, OR BELT HTTP://WWW.GOOGLE.COM/IMGRES?IMGURL=HTTP://WWW.MURPHSPLACE.COM/GLADIATOR/IMAGES/HELMET.JPG&IMGREFURL=HTTP://WWW.MURPHSPLACE.COM/GLADIATOR/LEGIONS.HTML&H=252&W=251&SZ=11&TBNID=RPLMCEV6E6SJ::&TBNH=111&TBNW=111&PREV=/IMAGES%3FQ%3DROMAN%2BSOLDIER%2BHELMET&HL=EN&USG=__UIH0SWO6DFLIG-AWMQSPRJ0MRZY=&SA=X&OI=IMAGE_RESULT&RESNUM=1&CT=IMAGE&CD=1 • A soldier's badge of office, worn with the tunic at all times. • The "apron" of decorated leather strips gave some protection to the groin in battle. • The jangling noise made by the apron when the legionaries marched helped to intimidate the enemy.

  7. Marines belt Cartridge Belt HTTP://WWW.GOOGLE.COM/IMGRES?IMGURL=HTTP://WWW.USMCCOLLECTIBLES.COM/SPECIAL%2520GEAR/USMC%2520OFCR%2520SWORD.JPG&IMGREFURL=HTTP://WWW.USMCCOLLECTIBLES.COM/SPECIAL_GEAR.HTM&H=480&W=640&SZ=77&TBNID=5S8LU_ZRGJEJ::&TBNH=103&TBNW=137&PREV=/IMAGES%3FQ%3DMARINE%2BCORPS%2BSWORD%2BPICTURE&HL=EN&USG=__CMZ9PR72SFHYDQUVBC_PYREESM0=&SA=X&OI=IMAGE_RESULT&RESNUM=4&CT=IMAGE&CD=1 • Thick nylon belt carries Marines gear for easy access • Clips several items • 2 water canteens • Knife • Pistol • 4 M-16 ammo pouches • First aid

  8. Belt of TRUTH Cincture HTTP://WWW.PRECIOUSBLOODINTERNATIONAL.COM/STORE/INDEX.CFM?PID=263&AA=180&BB=0&CC=0&ACTION=DISPLAYDETAILS • Deut. 4:39; Psalm 23:1; 18:1-3 • Around my waist I put the belt of truth • Resist temptation • Jesus is the foundation for all situations that arise today (John 14: 6)

  9. Romans breastplate Breast Plate HTTP://WWW.AURORAHISTORYBOUTIQUE.COM/PRODUCTS/R000535_L.JPG • Rounded edges genuine leather straps, steel buckles and solid metal accents. • They do not have a metal back and are held in place on the body with four leather straps with buckles • Designed and served to protect the warrior's chest & vital area • Usually worn with the breastplate that protected the neck • Carried spiritual significance • Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are (all) the issues of life (Prov. 4:23)

  10. Marines breastplate Flak Jacket HTTP://WWW.USCAV.COM/MILMALL/ZOOMIMAGE.ASPX?CATID=5&IMAGEURL=/PRODINFO/ENLARGED/28669L.JPG • Equipped with removable throat and groin protectors, as well as front and back removable plates • It weighs 16.4 pounds • The previous body armor, the flak jacket weighed 25.1 pounds • Lighter weight provides more mobility than the older flak vest • Kevlar weave that's capable of stopping a 9 mm bullet • The small-arms protective inserts are made of a boron carbide ceramic with a spectra shield backing that's an extremely hard material

  11. Breastplate of RIGHTOUSNESS HTTP://WWW.THEORIGINALCATALOGGROUP.COM/PAGES/INDEX.CFM?PAGENUM_RSCATALOG=525 • Psalm 100:3; Rom. 3:23-24, 6:23; Gal. 2:20-21; Phil. 3:8-10 • On my heart I put the breastplate of righteousness • Our righteousness is worthless in battle • Jesus is righteous in whom we trust • Jesus is victorious against temptation, sin, attacks of our enemy, and death

  12. Romans Shield Scutum HTTP://WWW.KHUKRIWALA.COM/MEDIEVAL-ROMAN-SHIELDS.HTML • Standard-issue for the Roman soldier from about 100 A.D. onward • Designed to deflect incoming objects to one side, thus putting less impact on the user. • The central raised middle, or 'umbo,' was not only used for protection, but also as a weapon. • The user could thrust it into an opponents face or chest, stunning them just long enough to follow-up with a sword. • Entirely made of steel

  13. Marines Shield The Ballistic Shield HTTP://WWW.SECURITYPROUSA.COM/BAENSHNII.HTML • Optimum compromise between weight and bullet resistance • Design allows for comfortable ambidextrous use and optimum mobility • Special curved shape for greater rigidity and better protection • Medium 22 x 39 @ 16.9 lbs

  14. Shield of Faith Living by faith HTTP://MEDIA.PHOTOBUCKET.COM/IMAGE/CRUCIFIX/RONTHERED/PASSIONCRUCIFIX.JPG?O=157 • Rom. 4:18-21; Heb. 11:1; Pet. 1:6-7 • In my hand I take up the shield of faith • Trust in God’s strength alone • Have faith to do His will • Take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one (Eph. 6:16)

  15. Romans Helmet HTTP://WWW.GOOGLE.COM/IMGRES?IMGURL=HTTP://WWW.MURPHSPLACE.COM/GLADIATOR/IMAGES/HELMET.JPG&IMGREFURL=HTTP://WWW.MURPHSPLACE.COM/GLADIATOR/LEGIONS.HTML&H=252&W=251&SZ=11&TBNID=RPLMCEV6E6SJ::&TBNH=111&TBNW=111&PREV=/IMAGES%3FQ%3DROMAN%2BSOLDIER%2BHELMET&HL=EN&USG=__UIH0SWO6DFLIG-AWMQSPRJ0MRZY=&SA=X&OI=IMAGE_RESULT&RESNUM=1&CT=IMAGE&CD=1 • Centurions and other officers wore crests on their helmets, so that their men could see them and follow them into battle • The bronze and iron Roman helmets worn by the Legionnaires • Movable cheek pieces called "mandibulars“ • When closed, these pieces protected a soldier's face in combat and when opened, allowed for easy removal of the helmet.

  16. Marines Helmet M-1 Helmet , "steel pot" HTTP://WWW.USCAV.COM/MILMALL/ZOOMIMAGE.ASPX?CATID=9&IMAGEURL=/PRODINFO/ENLARGED/31737L.JPG • Provides ballistic protection for the head from fragmenting munitions • Composed of multiple layers of Kevlar 29 ballistic fibre and phenolic PVB resin • Kevlar is a DuPont product, a manmade organic fiber that combines high strength with light weight. • Lighter materials to reduce the weight • The unit weighs between 3.1 pounds to 4.2 pounds

  17. Helmet of Salvation Salvation through Christ today and forever HTTP://WWW.FOTOSEARCH.COM/PHOTOS-IMAGES/CROWN-THORNS.HTML • Ps. 16, 23; Heb. 1:3-6 • 2 Cor. 4:16-18; 1 Thess. 4:17; 1 John 3:1-3 • On my head, I receive the helmet of salvation • Jesus covers with strength, peace, grace, and mercy • Whenever I am weak, then I am strong (2 Cor. 12:10)

  18. Romans Sword GLADIUS, LATIN FOR SWORD HTTP://WWW.MEDIEVALCOLLECTIBLES.COM/AGINCOURT-SWORD-WITH-SCABBARD-5106.HTML • Blades long and narrow considered good for both cutting/chopping and thrusting • In the late Roman period Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatusrefers to swords called semispathae (or semispathia) and spathae, for both of which appears to consider gladius an appropriate term

  19. Marines Sword M-16 A2 SERVICE RIFLE HTTP://WWW.GOOGLE.COM/IMGRES?IMGURL=HTTP://WWW.VANGUARDMIL.COM/STORE/IMAGES/8912400.JPG&IMGREFURL=HTTP://WWW.VANGUARDMIL.COM/STORE/INDEX.PHP%3FMAIN_PAGE%3DINDEX%26CPATH%3D3_279_281%26ZENID%3DDAE30EF10AE1E9792C146B14B12A2A55&H=1078&W=312&SZ=30&TBNID=UNZ-TFXQKBCJ::&TBNH=150&TBNW=43&PREV=/IMAGES%3FQ%3DMARINE%2BCORPS%2BSWORD%2BPICTURE&HL=EN&USG=__-H-BXCRHJDWD6NQUYJJTX4WFYTC=&SA=X&OI=IMAGE_RESULT&RESNUM=2&CT=IMAGE&CD=1 • Light weight. magazine fed, air cooled, gas operated, shoulder fired weapon • Length: 39.63 inches • Weight, with 30 round magazine: 8.79 lbs • Bore diameter: 5.56mm (.233 inches) • Max. effective range: • Area target: 2,624.8 feet (800 meters) • Point target: 1,804.5 feet (550 meters) • Muzzle velocity: 2,800 feet per second • Rates of fire: • Cyclic: 800 rounds per minute • Sustained: 12-15 rounds per minute • Semiautomatic: 45 rounds per minute • Burst: 90 rounds per minute • Magazine capacity: 30 rounds

  20. Sword of the SPIRIT

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