The Armour of God: No. 7 The Sword of the Spirit
DEFENSIVE The Helmet of Salvation The Breastplate of Righteousness The Belt of Truth The Shield of Faith Feet: Shod with the Readiness of the Gospel
OFFENSIVE The Helmet of Salvation The Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God
What does God want us to learn from the sword of the Spirit?
Judges 7
What purpose did the sword serve in the Roman army?
Pilum Plumbata Gladius Pugio
Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it. Luke 11:28
Why is a sword used as a symbol of the word of God?
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Matthew 4:4
Acts 14:22 We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.
To the one who is victorious Revelation Chapters 2-3 To the one who is victorious
But he who endures to the end shall be saved. Matthew 24:13 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31
Isaiah 46:11 What I have said, that I will bring about; what I have planned, that I will do.