Friday, September 19, 2025

Ephesians 6:17b

 

Ephesians 6:17b

Take Up the Sword of the Spirit!

Eph 6:17  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 

            1.     Take Up the Sword of the Spirit

a.     The Spirit arms us with the Word of God - John 14:17 

b.     The Spirit teaches us the true meaning of the Word of God

                                               i.     John 16:13 

c.     It is a Spiritual war in which we are engaged - 1 Corinthians 2:8-16 

d.     Spiritual weapons are needed for the fight - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 

           2.     Which is the Word of God

a.     The Bible is given to us by God - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 

b.     The Bible was written by men who were moved by the Holy Spirit

                                               i.     2 Peter 1:19-21 

c.     The Bible opens our eyes to the Truth - Psalm 19:7-8 

d.     The Bible is not to be messed with

                                               i.     Deuteronomy 4:2; Revelation 22:18-19 

e.     The Bible pierces the intentions of our hearts - Hebrews 4:12 

f.      The Bible is not going to be rendered useless - Isaiah 55:11 

g.     The Bible is accurate down every word - Proverbs 30:5-6 

h.     The Bible is perfectly preserved

                                               i.     Matthew 5:18; Psalm 12:6-7 

i.      The Bible will be rejected by unbelievers - John 8:47 

j.      The Bible gives us faith - Romans 10:17 

k.     The Bible matures us - 1 Peter 2:2 

l.      The Bible sanctifies us - John 17:17 

m.   The Bible purifies us - Psalm 119:9 

n.     The Bible must be diligently studied - 2 Timothy 2:15 

o.     The Bible must be preached - 2 Timothy 4:2 

p.     The Bible is the foundation upon which the Church is built - Ephesians 2:19-20 

q.     The Bible blesses us when we listen to it - Luke 11:28 

r.      The Bible is a light to our feet - Psalm 119:105 

s.      The Bible gives us comfort and hope - Romans 15:4 

t.      The Bible sustains us through tough times - Psalm 119:92 

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