“The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17

“The Believer’s Armor” Part4Ephesians 6:16-17


I. The Sword of the Spirit


I. The Sword of the SpiritMatthew 26:47


I. The Sword of the SpiritMatthew 26:47Matthew 26:51


I. The Sword of the SpiritMatthew 26:47Matthew 26:51Acts 12:2


I. The Sword of the SpiritMatthew 26:47Matthew 26:51Acts 12:2John 14:17


I. The Sword of the SpiritJohn 14:26

But the Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.


I. The Sword of the SpiritII Corinthians 10:3-5

3) For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.4) The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.5) We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.


II. Scripture claims many truths:


II. Scripture claims many truths:1. It claims God as the Author


II. Scripture claims many truths:1. It claims God as the AuthorII Timothy 3:16

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,


II. Scripture claims many truths:1. It claims God as the AuthorII Peter 1:20-21

20) Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation.21) For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.


II. Scripture claims many truths:1. It claims God as the Author2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant


II. Scripture claims many truths:1. It claims God as the Author2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrantPsalm 19:7-8

7) The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.8) The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.


II. Scripture claims many truths:1. It claims God as the Author2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrantProverbs 30:5-6

5) “Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.6) Do not add to His words, or He will rebuke you and prove you a liar.


II. Scripture claims many truths:1. It claims God as the Author2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant3. God’s Word is complete


II. Scripture claims many truths:1. It claims God as the Author2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant3. God’s Word is completeDeuteronomy 4:2

Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you.


II. Scripture claims many truths:3. God’s Word is completeRevelation 22:18-19

18) I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.19) And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.


II. Scripture claims many truths:1. It claims God as the Author2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant3. God’s Word is complete4. God’s Word has authority


II. Scripture claims many truths:1. It claims God as the Author2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant3. God’s Word is complete4. God’s Word has authorityIsaiah 1:2

Hear, O heavens! Listen, O earth! For the LORD has spoken:


II. Scripture claims many truths:1. It claims God as the Author2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant3. God’s Word is complete4. God’s Word has authority5. God’s Word is sufficient


II. Scripture claims many truths:5. God’s Word is sufficientII Timothy 3:16-17

16) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,17) so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.


II. Scripture claims many truths:1. It claims God as the Author2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant3. God’s Word is complete4. God’s Word has authority5. God’s Word is sufficient6. God’s Word is effective


II. Scripture claims many truths:6. God’s Word is effectiveIsaiah 55:11

so is My word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.


II. Scripture claims many truths:1. It claims God as the Author2. God’s Word is infallible and inerrant3. God’s Word is complete4. God’s Word has authority5. God’s Word is sufficient6. God’s Word is effective7. God’s Word reveals


II. Scripture claims many truths:7. God’s Word revealsJohn 8:47

He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”


The Word is truth: John 17:17The source of happiness: Proverbs 8:34The source of spiritual growth: I Peter 2:2The source of power: Hebrews 4:12The source of guidance: Psalm 119:105The source of comfort: Romans 15:4The source of victory: Ephesians 6:17


Matthew 13:18-23


Matthew 13:18-23Romans 10:17

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.


II Chronicles 20:15He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: `Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For thebattle is not yours, but God’s.


John 15:14You are my friends if you do what I command.

“The Believer’s Armor” Part4 Ephesians 6:16-17

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