
Armor of God #6: The Sword of the Spirit
Ephesians 6:10-18
Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints
1 – What does this battle look like?
2 – What is the sword of the Spirit?
3 – How do you use the sword of the Spirit?
1 – What does this battle look like?
Belt of Truth
Breastplate of Righteousness
Shoes of Peace
Shield of Faith
Helmet of Salvation
2 – What is the sword of the Spirit?
Vs 17 …take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God
The sword of the Spirit is the accurately spoken word of God that inflicts damage in the spiritual realm.
Vs 11 …you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil
Vs 12 … (may be able to stand) against the rulers,
against the authorities,
against the cosmic powers over this present darkness,
against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Vs 13 …you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
Vs 14 - Stand therefore, having…
1 - It’s a sharp sword
2 - It’s a short sword used for stabbing from close range
3 - Practice and training was required to use the machaira masterfully
4 - The sword of the Spirit is the accurately spoken word of God
It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word (rhema) that comes from the mouth of God.’ (Deuteronomy 8:3)
3 – How do you use the sword of the Spirit?
Not my will but yours, be done. (Luke 22:42)
The just shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4)
Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
The thief comes only to kill, steal, and destroy but Jesus offers abundant life.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13)
Struggling with temptation
I am a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a person of God’s special possession (1 Peter 2:9)
I have the fullness of deity dwelling within me (Colossians 2:10)
When struggling with overwhelming feelings of guilt
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1)
My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. I am not my own. I was bought at a price. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
Feeling discouraged
I am pressed but not crushed; struck down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8)
Feeling like doubts have eroded your salvation
no one can snatch me out of Jesus’ hand. (John 10:28)