Monday, November 9, 2026
Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit—which is the word of God. Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints. Ephesians 6:14-18 CSB
In our current series on Spiritual Warfare called, Stand: Equipped for the Battle, we are learning about the enemy, his tactics, and how we can dress for battle in the full armor of God - special armor from God to protect us against the enemy. As Christians every day we are on the battleground of a war that wages all around us unseen – a spiritual battle. Satan is our enemy and we have learned about his tactics. He distracts us with falsehoods to steer us off the course of God’s plan for us. These tactics weaken us in the battle and create vulnerability in our heart and mind.
We have learned about the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the Sandals of Peace, the Shield of Faith, and now the Helmet of Salvation
The purpose of the helmet - The word "helmet" carries a very descriptive meaning. In the original, it means "circle the head." And that's how the helmet functioned. It encircled the soldier's entire head (except for the face, of course) preventing injury to that vital part of the body. For Christians suiting up for spiritual battle every day, the helmet refers to a mind controlled by God, and the knowledge and certainty of our salvation in Him.
The weapon of salvation – When we know who we belong to we can stand firm in battle. We understand we stand in his power and not in our own. Since we belong to him we can know that we are carried and protected by him.
Pastor Jim gave us four elements of salvation:
Regeneration – at the point of salvation we are instantly made new. We are a new creation in Christ.
Justification – to be made right. This can only happen through Jesus Christ. Our faith in him and repentance from sin justifies us so we can have a peaceful relationship with a holy and pure God.
Sanctification – set apart for God’s glory and purpose. This is the part where we grow as believers. This is the path we walk until we get to heaven. This is where we step where he steps and learn to live and love like him along the way.
Glorification – the final blessed and abiding state of the redeemed.
The dynamic nature of salvation: Salvation is not a static event but a past, present, and future event.
That which is past – We were dead in our sin and in need of rescue from eternal separation from God.
That which is present – The path of discipleship as God progressively delivers us in our obedient walk with him. The action of salvation lived out in our lives.
That which is future - The completion of our salvation when we are with him in eternity.
How does “the helmet of salvation” protect our minds?
How do we use the “Helmet of Salvation” every day in this life to protect us on the battlefield? The helmet of salvation helps us to understand exactly how we were saved and to crush the doubts that Satan throws our way. We use that helmet of salvation to remember what we were saved from and what we were saved for.
Salvation also guards our minds in this life. The Bible tells us in Romans 12:2 - Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. To renew our mind, we must take every thought captive, and then we must filter it through the word of God. When you have thoughts that you know did not come from God, then give Him those thoughts and ask for His help to turn these thoughts around so they are obedient to Him. Satan knows how to take a warrior down. The game of war is won and lost in the mind. He only needs to convince you that you have lost in order to win your mind.
The helmet of salvation provides us with the assurance of our future salvation. We are a child of God with an eternal inheritance. We are promised, by a faithful and promise keeping heavenly father, that we will be with him in eternity.
What about you? Are you saved? Have you surrendered your life to Jesus as Lord and Savior? If so, are you living in the dynamic nature of your salvation?
If you have questions or need to talk to someone about salvation please call our church – 817-599-8612.
