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The Sword Is the Word of God. John 17:17 God’s Word is truth. God’s Word’s are accurate. There are no errors of any kind (Psalm 119:41-43) Psalm 119:105 The Word guides us in the path we need to follow. The Word reveals things that can cause us to stumble: what is good or bad, wise or unwise
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The Sword Is the Word of God • John 17:17 God’s Word is truth. God’s Word’s are accurate. There are no errors of any kind (Psalm 119:41-43) • Psalm 119:105 The Word guides us in the path we need to follow. The Word reveals things that can cause us to stumble: what is good or bad, wise or unwise • 1 Corinthians 2:9-13 Makes us wise by showing us the wisdom of God
The Sword Is A Weapon • Hebrews 4:12 The sword is all powerful. It is able to cut through every defense our enemy can raise. Use it to attack Satan’s strongholds • II Corinthians 10:4-5 Nothing can withstand its ability to cut to the truth. It’s a Christian’s duty to discern truth and follow it • Use the Sword to reveal • What we must do to be saved • How God truly wants to be worshipped • What our only standard for authority is • God’s design for marriage
The Sword is A “Spiritual” Weapon • It gives life Psalm 119:93 • It regenerates I Peter 1:23, James 1:18 • It is the source of our faith Romans 10:17 • It can prevent sin Psalm 119:11 • It can cleanse us Psalm 119:9 • It convicts us of sin John 16:7-13 • It can reveal sin in our lives and remove it Hebrews 4:12
The Sword Must Be Keep In Good Condition • Study diligently • Know your weapon II Timothy 2:15 • Must be taken out • Keep it in good condition so you will always be on ready I Peter 3:15
The Word Reveals to be Saved We Must • Hear • Believe • Repent • Confess • Baptized