# armor

## Definition

The term "armor" refers to the equipment a soldier uses to fight in a battle and protect himself from enemy attacks.

* Parts of a soldier's armor include a helmet, a shield, a breastplate, leg coverings, and a sword.
* The apostle Paul compares physical armor to spiritual armor that God gives the believer to help him fight spiritual battles.
* God's armor to fight Satan includes truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Holy Spirit.