The document discusses the "sword of the Spirit" mentioned in Ephesians 6:17. It explains that this refers to the word of God, which Christians should use offensively in spiritual warfare against Satan and his schemes. The word of God is described as living, active, and able to discern thoughts. Examples are given of how Jesus used Scripture to defeat Satan's temptations. Believers are exhorted to take up the full armor of God, including the sword of the Spirit, and to be strong in the Lord's might through prayer.

1. Take Up The Sword of the Spirit
Ephesians 6:17b

2. Ephesians 6:10–18 (ESV)
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.

3. 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,

4. Truth
Righteousness
Gospel of Peace
Faith
Salvation
Word of God -
offensive
Christian ArmorRoman Armor

5. Make Sure You Wear the Armor before
you take up the Sword
Don’t go into battle without the Sword

6. Ephesians 6:17–18
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.

7. Ephesians 6:17–18
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.
Short Sword – used in close
range.
Greek – machaira
Latin – gladius. The word
Gladiator comes from the
word, meaning swordsman.

8. Ephesians 6:17–18
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.
Sword of the Spirit
Pneuma – Can mean
Holy Spirit, spirit being,
wind, breath, inner
being (non-material
which can respond to
God),

9. Ephesians 6:17–18
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.
Spirit
Pneuma – Can mean
Holy Spirit, spirit being,
wind, breath, inner
being (non-material
which can respond to
God),
The Sword of the Spirit
is The Word (rhema) –
words, voice, speech,
message.
of God

10. Jesus Fought With God’s Word
Matthew 4:1–11
4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the
wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after
fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And
the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son
of God, command these stones to become loaves of
bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written, “ ‘Man shall
not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes
from the mouth of God.’ ”

11. 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him
on the pinnacle of the temple 6 and said to him, “If you
are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is
written, “ ‘He will command his angels concerning
you,’ and “ ‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest
you strike your foot against a stone.’ ”
7 Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not
put the Lord your God to the test.’ .

12. 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain
and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and
their glory. 9 And he said to him, “All these I will give
you, if you will fall down and worship me.”
10 Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is
written, “ ‘You shall worship the Lord your God and
him only shall you serve.’ ”
11 Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came
and were ministering to him.

13. There Is Power In God’s Word
Hebrews 4:12–13
12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than
any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul
and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the
thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And no creature
is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed
to the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

14. 2 Timothy 3:16–17
16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and
profitable for teaching, for reproof, for
correction, and for training in righteousness,
17 that the man of God may be complete,
equipped for every good work.

15. The Word Created the World
John 1:1–3
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was
with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the
beginning with God. 3 All things were made through
him, and without him was not any thing made that
was made.
John 1:14
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,
and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son
from the Father, full of grace and truth.

16. The Word Will Judge The World
Revelation 19:11–21
11 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one
sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he
judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his
head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one
knows but himself. 13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and
the name by which he is called is The Word of God. 14 And the
armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were
following him on white horses. 15 From his mouth comes a sharp
sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them
with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the
wrath of God the Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a
name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.

17. 17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and with a loud voice
he called to all the birds that fly directly overhead, “Come, gather
for the great supper of God, 18 to eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of
captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and their
riders, and the flesh of all men, both free and slave, both small and
great.” 19 And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their
armies gathered to make war against him who was sitting on the
horse and against his army. 20 And the beast was captured, and
with it the false prophet who in its presence had done the signs by
which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast
and those who worshiped its image. These two were thrown alive
into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur. 21 And the rest were
slain by the sword that came from the mouth of him who was
sitting on the horse, and all the birds were gorged with their flesh.

18. Our Power is from Him
Ephesians 6:17–18
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.
Ephesians 6:10 (ESV)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength
of his might.

19. Until He Comes
Put on God’s Armor
Train With the Sword of The Spirit
Pray and be strong in the strength of His
might.