Why does a Christian need a sword in order to "stand and withstand in the evil day" when Christ warns that "all who live by the sword will perish by the sword" (Matt. 26:52)? What is the difference between the “sword of the Spirit” (Eph. 6:17) and Christ’s sword mentioned in Revelation 2:12, 16; 19:11-16? What is the difference in meaning between the Greek words, “logos” and “rhema” as they relate to the Word of God? Which word is used to describe the “sword of the Spirit”? How is the Word of God practically used like a sword?

2. The Believer’s Battle Commands:
Ø “Be Strong in the Lord
Ø “Put on the whole armor of God”
Ø “Stand” (ἵσταμαι – histamai)
Ø “Withstand” (ἀνθίστημι – anthistēmi)
HOLD YOUR
POSITION
NEVER
RETREAT

3. The Believer’s Battle Commands:
Ø “Be Strong in the Lord
Ø “Put on the whole armor of God”
1) “having girded your loins with truth”
2) “having put on the breastplate of righteousness”
3) “having shod your feet with the gospel of peace”
4) “taking the shield of faith”
5) “take the helmet of salvation”
6) “(take) the sword of the Spirit”

4. 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the
Lord and in the power of His might. 11
Put on the whole armor of God, that
you may be able to stand against the
wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not
wrestle against flesh and blood, but
against principalities, against powers,
against the rulers of the darkness of
this age, against spiritual hosts of
wickedness in the heavenly places.

5. 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. 14 Stand therefore, having girded
your waist with truth, having put on the
breastplate of righteousness, 15 and
having shod your feet with the
preparation of the gospel of peace;

6. 16 above all, taking the shield of faith
with which you will be able to quench
all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17
And take the helmet of salvation, and
the sword of the Spirit, which is the
word of God;

7. Protects the Waist & Groin

8. Protects the Soul
SOURCE OF CONVICTIONS

9. Protects the Heart

10. Projects the Heart
SOURCE OF CONFIDENCE

11. For Combat

12. For Life & Peace
SOURCE OF COURAGE
(Victor's Stand)

13. Protects the Soldier

14. Provides & Protects
Life Forever

15. Protects the Brain

16. Protects the Mind

17. Ephesians 6:17
And take . . .
the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God;

18. Revelation 19:15 Now out of His mouth goes a
sharp sword, that with it He should strike the
nations. And He Himself will rule them with a
rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of
the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
ῥομφαία (rhomphaia) = broad sword used for
military offence, hence, killing

19. Short Sword
Greek: machaira
Latin: gladius
Replica of Gladius, the primary
sword of Roman foot soldiers
“the sword (μάχαιρα) of the Spirit”

20. Pugio
Gladius

22. Close Encounters
Hand to Hand Combat

23. “the sword of the Spirit (πνεῦμα)”
pneuma = breath, wind, spirit

24. “the sword of the Spirit (πνεῦμα)”
2 Timothy 3:15–16 and that from childhood you
have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able
to make you wise for salvation through faith
which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is given by
inspiration (θεόπνευστος - theopneustos) of God,
and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness,

25. Rhēma = a specific word from the Bible
or the Lord Jesus Christ
“the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word (ῥῆμα – rhēma) of God”
Logos = the Bible or the Lord Jesus Christ

26. Matthew 4:1–4 Then Jesus was led up by the
Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the
devil. 2 And when He had fasted forty days and
forty nights, afterward He was hungry. 3 Now
when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You
are the Son of God, command that these stones
become bread.” 4 But He answered and said, “It
is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone,
but by every word that proceeds from the mouth
of God.’ ”
Jesus used specific scriptures (rhema) as a sword

27. Matthew 4:5–7 Then the devil took Him up into
the holy city, 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
shall give His angels charge over you,’ and, ‘In
their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash
your foot against a stone.’ ” 7 Jesus said to him,
“It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD
your God.’ ”
Jesus used specific scriptures (rhema) as a sword

28. Matthew 4:8–11 Again, the devil took Him up
on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed
Him all the kingdoms of the world and their
glory. 9 And he said to Him, “All these things I
will give You if You will fall down and worship
me.” 10 Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you,
Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the
LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ ”
11 Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels
came and ministered to Him.
Jesus used specific scriptures (rhema) as a sword

29. Proverbs 30:5–6 Every word of God is pure;
He is a shield to those who put their trust in
Him. 6 Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke
you, and you be found a liar.

30. 1 Peter 2:2 as newborn babes, desire the pure
milk of the word, that you may grow thereby,

31. James 1:18, 21-22 Of His own will He brought
us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a
kind of firstfruits of His creatures.… 21 Therefore
lay aside all filthiness and overflow of
wickedness, and receive with meekness the
implanted word, which is able to save your
souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not
hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

32. Hebrews 4:12–13 For the word of God is living
and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged
sword, piercing even to the division of soul and
spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a
discerner of the thoughts and intents of the
heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from
His sight, but all things are naked and open to
the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

33. 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself
approved to God, a worker who does not need
to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of
truth.

34. 2 Timothy 3:16–17 All Scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be
complete, thoroughly equipped for every good
work.

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