Understanding the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God (English version)

1. Ephesians 6:17 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

2. The Word of God

3. Ephesians 6:17 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

4. Ephesians 6:17 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

9. Ephesians 6:17 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

10. “Sword” in Ephesians 6:17

14. Principle No. 1 Our fight against Satan is a close-up fight and we can only win it through the word of God.

15. Ephesians 6:17 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

16. Ephesians 6:17 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

17. Greek “LOGOS” John 1:1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

18. Greek “LOGOS” John 1:1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

19. Greek “LOGOS” John 1:1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

20. Greek “LOGOS” John 1:1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

21. Greek “LOGOS” Matthew 15:5-6 5 But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, 'Whatever help you might otherwise have received from me is a gift devoted to God,' 6 he is not to 'honor his father' with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.

22. Greek “LOGOS” Matthew 15:5-6 5 But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, 'Whatever help you might otherwise have received from me is a gift devoted to God,' 6 he is not to 'honor his father' with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.

23. Greek “RHEMA” Matthew 4:4 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"

24. Greek “RHEMA” Matthew 4:4 4 Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"

25. Greek “RHEMA” 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the “rhema” of God.

26. Principle No. 2 We need specific wisdom from God to defeat Satan during specific situations.

27. Ephesians 6:17 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

28. Ephesians 6:17 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

29. 1 Corinthians 2:9-12 9 However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him“ -- 10 but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit.

30. 1 Corinthians 2:9-12 The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.

31. 1 Corinthians 2:9-12 12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.

32. Principle No. 3 We need the Spirit of God to give us specific wisdom to defeat Satan during specific situations.

33. Ephesians 6:17 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

34. Application When you’re in a spiritual battle, guard your emotions. Be familiar with the word of God. Study and memorize it as much as you can. Be sure that you have the Holy Spirit. Attend Freedom Day. Learn to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit and obey Him.

35. Group discussion When are you most tested? (example: financial problems, relational problems, etc.?) How do you usually respond? What have you learned today that can help you face trials in the future?