43+ What Is The Helmet Of Salvation Used For Background. When a soldier of the apostle paul's day suited up for battle, the helmet was the last piece of the armament to be put in place. The purpose of the helmet, of course, was to protect the head from injury, particularly from the dangerous broadsword commonly used in.
The helmet of salvation represents assurance of salvation.
As our helmet, salvation secures our hope and confidence of victory. I used to belong to a fencing club, so i can testify that the kit required for combat—even with blunt foils—certainly matched that description: • you have a helmet appointment 1 thessalonians 5:8 for god did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our lord jesus christ. The fifth piece of god's armor is represented by the roman soldier's helmet, without which he would never enter battle.