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The Sword of the Spirit

Let us endeavor to hear, read, study, memorize, and apply the sword of the Spirit – the Word of God – with confidence in the power and authority of the Author. In part 7 of The Armor of God, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Ephesians 6:17.

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Study Notes

Three Truths

  1. The Sword is the Word of God
  2. The Spirit Empowers the Sword
  3. The Sword Advances the Kingdom

The Skillful Deployment of the Sword: The Supreme Example

  • The First Temptation: Bread
  • The Second Temptation: Power and Glory
  • The Third Temptation: Testing God

The Skillful Deployment of the Sword: Other Examples

Lust: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
Greed: Hebrews 13:5
Anger: Ephesians 4:26-27
Guilt: Romans 8:1
Discouragement: Isaiah 40:30-31
Fear: Philippians 4:6-7
Doubt: Mark 9:24
Temptation: 1 Corinthians 10:13
Boldness: Romans 1:16

Applying the Text

  • Hear the Word
  • Read the Word
  • Study the Word
  • Memorize the Word
  • Apply the Word