• "The helmet of salvation": represents protection of the mind and inner security understanding that we have been redeemed in God "It is a shield against doubt, fear, and confusion" • "The sword of the Spirit": It is the only offensive weapon in the armor of God. It symbolizes the living Word, the Bible, which pierces lies, reveals the truth, and empowers us to resist and overcome evil. “Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” - Ephesians 6:17