The Helmet of Salvation
Ephesians 6:17
Rusty Milton
July 10, 2022

The whole armor of God allows the believer to “withstand evil” and “stand firm.” (6:13) The belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, and the shield of faith are parts of the armor previously discussed that fit the believer for battle. The helmet of salvation is the next piece of armor the Bible identifies in Eph 6:17. This is the helmet of the hope of the assurance of salvation that we have through faith. There is nothing that Satan can do to separate us from this salvation, but he can cause us to misunderstand and be spiritually sluggish toward the greatness of Christ in salvation. Are you hopeful or hopeless toward your salvation? Are you sluggish? The helmet of salvation is like a spiritual hard hat built upon the work of Christ. 1 Thess. 5:8 tells us that this salvation brings hope. Life can cause us to be on emotional roller coasters until we look to the hope of our salvation, attached to the promise of God that we “have the full assurance of hope” so that we “may not be sluggish” but “through faith and patience inherit the promises.” (Heb. 6:11-12) 

How do we wear the helmet of salvation and restore hope? Look to Jesus and reflect on salvation - you have been saved from your spiritual death in sins and trespasses; he has redeemed you completely from all that was dead before. You have been blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ and have obtained an inheritance and sealed by the Holy Spirit. This is the hope of salvation.