Even Unto Death: The Spiritual Armory of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Chapter 3

3. What Does It Mean to Be Scriptural? Every military service employs a service manual or manual of arms, which introduces prospective military members to life in the armed forces. The manual includes a history of the armed forces, highlighting the role played by the specific branch of service in the battles and wars waged by the nation. Service manuals rehearse acts of heroism and promote discipline, esprit de corps, and valor. Above all, the wisdom encapsulated in service manuals clearly identifies the military member as one set apart for the national defense. For Evangelical Lutherans, Scripture—God’s Manual of Arms—introduces us to life in the Kingdom of God.