1. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17

2. I. The Sword of the Spirit

3. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 I.The Sword of the Spirit Matthew 26:47

4. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 I.The Sword of the Spirit Matthew 26:47 Matthew 26:51

5. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 I.The Sword of the Spirit Matthew 26:47 Matthew 26:51 Acts 12:2

6. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 I.The Sword of the Spirit Matthew 26:47 Matthew 26:51 Acts 12:2 John 14:17

7. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 I.The Sword of the Spirit John 14:26 But the Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

8. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 I.The Sword of the Spirit II Corinthians 10:3-5 3) For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4) The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5) We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

9. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths:

10. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 1. It claims God as the Author

11. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 1. It claims God as the Author II Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

12. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 1. It claims God as the Author II Peter 1:20-21 20) Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. 21) For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

13. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 1. It claims God as the Author 2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant

14. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 1. It claims God as the Author 2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant Psalm 19:7-8 7) The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8) The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

15. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 1. It claims God as the Author 2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant Proverbs 30:5-6 5) “Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. 6) Do not add to His words, or He will rebuke you and prove you a liar.

16. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 1. It claims God as the Author 2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant 3. God’s Word is complete

17. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 1. It claims God as the Author 2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant 3. God’s Word is complete Deuteronomy 4:2 Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you.

18. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 3. God’s Word is complete Revelation 22:18-19 18) I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. 19) And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

19. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 1. It claims God as the Author 2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant 3. God’s Word is complete 4. God’s Word has authority

20. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 1. It claims God as the Author 2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant 3. God’s Word is complete 4. God’s Word has authority Isaiah 1:2 Hear, O heavens! Listen, O earth! For the LORD has spoken:

21. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 1. It claims God as the Author 2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant 3. God’s Word is complete 4. God’s Word has authority 5. God’s Word is sufficient

22. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 5. God’s Word is sufficient II Timothy 3:16-17 16) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17) so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

23. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 1. It claims God as the Author 2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant 3. God’s Word is complete 4. God’s Word has authority 5. God’s Word is sufficient 6. God’s Word is effective

24. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 6. God’s Word is effective Isaiah 55:11 so is My word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

25. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 1. It claims God as the Author 2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant 3. God’s Word is complete 4. God’s Word has authority 5. God’s Word is sufficient 6. God’s Word is effective 7. God’s Word reveals

26. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II.Scripture claims many truths: 7. God’s Word reveals John 8:47 He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”

27. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 The Word is truth: John 17:17 The source of happiness: Proverbs 8:34 The source of spiritual growth: I Peter 2:2 The source of power: Hebrews 4:12 The source of guidance: Psalm 119:105 The source of comfort: Romans 15:4 The source of victory: Ephesians 6:17

28. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 Matthew 13:18-23

29. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 Matthew 13:18-23 Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

37. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 II Chronicles 20:15 He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: `Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.

38. “The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17 John 15:14 You are my friends if you do what I command.