{
    "doctrine": "armor-of-god",
    "reference": "Ephesians 6:10-18",
    "count": 6,
    "pieces": [
        {
            "name": "Belt of Truth",
            "greek": "ζώνη τῆς ἀληθείας",
            "latin": "cingulum veritatis",
            "verse": "Loins girt about with truth",
            "reference": "Ephesians 6:14",
            "note": "The Roman soldier's belt held everything else in place. Truth is what holds the believer's life together. Without truth, the armor falls apart."
        },
        {
            "name": "Breastplate of Righteousness",
            "greek": "θώραξ τῆς δικαιοσύνης",
            "latin": "lorica iustitiæ",
            "verse": "Having on the breastplate of righteousness",
            "reference": "Ephesians 6:14",
            "note": "Not the righteousness we manufacture — the righteousness of Christ given to us (2 Cor 5:21). It guards the heart and vital organs from the enemy's arrows of accusation."
        },
        {
            "name": "Sandals of the Gospel of Peace",
            "greek": "ὑπόδησις τοῦ εὐαγγελίου τῆς εἰρήνης",
            "latin": "calceati pedes in præparatione evangelii pacis",
            "verse": "Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace",
            "reference": "Ephesians 6:15",
            "note": "Roman caligae had hobnails for grip on any terrain. The Gospel of Peace gives traction in any battlefield. \"How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel\" (Romans 10:15)."
        },
        {
            "name": "Shield of Faith",
            "greek": "θυρεὸς τῆς πίστεως",
            "latin": "scutum fidei",
            "verse": "Above all, taking the shield of faith",
            "reference": "Ephesians 6:16",
            "note": "The Roman thureos was a door-shaped shield, soaked in water before battle to extinguish flaming arrows. Faith quenches every fiery dart of the wicked one."
        },
        {
            "name": "Helmet of Salvation",
            "greek": "περικεφαλαία τοῦ σωτηρίου",
            "latin": "galea salutis",
            "verse": "Take the helmet of salvation",
            "reference": "Ephesians 6:17",
            "note": "Guards the mind. Knowing you are saved — finally, eternally, by grace through faith — is the helmet that no thought of doubt or condemnation can pierce."
        },
        {
            "name": "Sword of the Spirit",
            "greek": "μάχαιρα τοῦ Πνεύματος",
            "latin": "gladius Spiritus",
            "verse": "The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God",
            "reference": "Ephesians 6:17",
            "note": "The only OFFENSIVE weapon. The machaira was a short sword for close combat. The Word of God in the mouth of a believer cuts through every lie. Yeshua used it three times in the wilderness — and won."
        }
    ],
    "foundation": [
        {
            "name": "Praying Always",
            "greek": "προσευχόμενοι ἐν παντὶ καιρῷ",
            "latin": "orantes omni tempore",
            "reference": "Ephesians 6:18",
            "note": "Prayer is not a seventh piece — prayer is the AIR the soldier breathes. Without it, no piece works."
        },
        {
            "name": "Stand",
            "greek": "στῆναι",
            "latin": "state",
            "reference": "Ephesians 6:11, 13, 14",
            "note": "The word \"stand\" appears four times in this passage. Not advance. Not retreat. STAND. The battle is the Lord's; our job is to stand on the ground He has already won."
        }
    ],
    "soli_deo_gloria": true
}