The Armour

of God: No. 7

The Sword of the Spirit

The Helmet of Salvation

The Belt of Truth

The Breastplate of Righteousness

The Shield of Faith

Feet: Shod with the Readinessof the Gospel

DEFENSIVE

The Helmet of Salvation

The Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God

OFFENSIVE

What does God want us to learn from the sword of the Spirit?

Judg

es 7

What purpose did the sword serve

in the Roman army?

Gladius Pugio

PilumPlumbata

Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.Luke 11:28

Why is a sword used as a symbol

of the word of God?

Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper

than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it

judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Matthew 4:4

Acts 14:22 We must through manytribulations enter the kingdom of God.

Revelation Chapters 2-3

To the onewho is victorious

But he who endures to the end shall be saved.

Matthew 24:13

What then shall we say to these things? If God is

for us, who can be against us?

Romans 8:31

Isaiah 46:11

What I have said,that I will bring about;what I have planned,

that I will do.