Tree of Life Week 16: Trunk Elements: Bark - Shield of Faith

In the Tree of Life imagery, the trunk represents the faith of believers. We are saved by faith alone and it is faith that defines us as spiritual trees of life. This week we study the “armor of God” passage found in Ephesians 6, where Paul likens our faith to a shield which protects us from the attacks of the enemy. Similarly, tree bark serves as the first and most critical line of defense for trees.