Take Up the Shield
Comparing the Uniform of the Police Officer & the Amor of God

In Ephesians 6, Paul describes the armor of God using an illustration familiar to his readers—the Roman soldier’s attire. In Take Up the Shield, Tony Miano uses a contemporary equivalent—the police uniform—to give readers fresh insight into this well-known passage. A police chaplain as well as a cop, Miano uses engaging, real-life police stories to drive home the importance of each piece of equipment.

As a member of the Sheriff’s Department, Miano has worked the streets of metropolitan Los Angeles and walked the cellblocks of one of the most dangerous county jails around. In describing the officer’s uniform, he recounts his experiences in responding to the infamous L.A. Riots and the devastating 1994 Northridge earthquake, and gives insight into a cop’s life—working in jails, making arrests, firing at a suspect, taking a hit in a bullet-proof vest.

Using the analogy of civil law, he then gives readers a look into the courtroom of the Judge of all mankind. He helps readers examine their lives in light of God’s Moral Law and encourages them to “take up the shield” of faith by placing their trust in Jesus Christ.

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Author: Tony Milano Format: Paperback Publisher: Genesis Publishing Group Pages: 128