Find sword of the spirit sermons and illustrations. That is why this is called the sword of the spirit, because it is not only originated by him as the author of the word, but it is also recalled to mind by the spirit and made powerful by him in our lives. The sword of the spirit is the saying of god applied to a specific situation. Take the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. It was a doubleedged blade of a length between 12 and 20 inches long.
Jan 02, 2020 the purpose of the sword of the spiritthe bibleis to make us strong and able to withstand the evil onslaughts of satan, our enemy psalm 119. Updated 4102020 this draft version will be updated before the planned printing later this year. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god ephesians 6. Verse 17, finally as paul expresses what is needed for the believer to overcome satan and his hosts, he says, take the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. In the letter paul wrote to the church in ephesus he tells them to put on spiritual armor. Today, we are going to examine a piece that is certainly defensive but is also offensive.
A handbook for praying gods word joy lamb, joy lamb, joy lamb on. Life in the spirit seminar manual the sword of the spirit. Copy jesus and defeat satan by destroying his lies with the twoedged sword that is the word of god. Oh, that he would come and show us this morning how he can. T he final piece in the armor of god is the word of god, the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god, praying at all times in the spirit. But with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth. The sword of the spirit proves that the word is always effective to us who are attempting to overcome the difficulties of the flesh and spirit. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this. This isnt the only place where gods word the bible is described as a sword. From verse 18 we learn it is by prayer in the spirit we are spiritually strengthened and guided into action stations and enabled in our contests with our enemy the devil. Holy spirit, teach us new feats of arms by your sword. This verse shows us that the sword we use is the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The sword of the spirit, the word of god armor of god.
Sword of the spirit series comprises 12 books covering major biblical themes. This is the great weapon placed in the hands of a believer. Matthew recounts the events of jesus temptation in matthew 4. Pdf view online html this sermon has a related background. Its based on the armor of god teaching found in ephesians 6. Sword of the spirit the sword of the spirit is the word of god. As we study the sword of the spirit we must remember that the lord saves, heals and delivers his people through his word. Clark was born in 1940, and studied at yale university, the university of freiburg, and the university of notre dame. The holy spirit wants to place a razorsharp sword in your. The romans developed a short sword the machirawhich, with its associated techniques, enabled them to conquer the world. So refreshing to read all the suggested scripture readings for each section of healing.
Jul 10, 2003 blocking the sword of the devil as a defensive weapon, the sword of the spirit is especially used to block the sword of the devil, which of course is the word of the devil. The purpose of the sword of the spiritthe bibleis to make us strong and able to withstand the evil onslaughts of satan, our enemy psalm 119. Martyn lloydjones 18991981 was a welsh evangelical minister who preached and taught in the reformed tradition. When out in the desert, he was tempted of the devil. That is was not a long sword tells us that it was designed for. What does the bible say about the sword of the spirit.
For the word of god is living and active, sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. This sword is the last piece of armor paul describes in talking about the armor of god and is the only offensive weapon depicted. This morning we come to our last study in the armor of the christian. The spirit is the source of the word and therefore the word is powerful. Let the high praises of god be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand psalm 149.
How does a roman soldiers sword help us understand how to use the bible to win our spiritual battles. The sword of the spirit is mentioned in ephesians 6. Then was jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. By the sword of the spirit, paul means that the sword comes from the spirit. As you start this study, ask the holy spirit to help you understand what god has said through paul. The member communities, composed predominately of laypersons, are located in 28 countries. His word is a weapon, empowered by his spirit, and used to defeat the lies and powers of darkness. Free access to sermons on sword of the spirit, church sermons, illustrations on sword of the spirit, and powerpoints for. Holy spirit, teach us now feats of arms by this thy sword. It is the sword of the spirit, adapted for the use of an almighty arm, and therefore equal to the doing of far more than we think. Use the sword of the spirit both defensively and offensively. The sixth piece of armor paul mentions in ephesians 6 is the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. The word should be used as the holy spirit guides us. He originated the sword, which paul further identifies as the word of god.
Pdf version living stones solid foundations for christian community. For the word of god is living and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and. The sword of the spirit gods word barnes bible charts the spirit witnesses the spirit instructs the spirit convicts the spirit begets born of the spirit the spirit saves the spirit sanctifies the spirit cleanses indwelling of spirit the spirit strengthens power of the spirit spirit in resurrection the word of god reveals the god of the. Sword of the spirit chat with us, powered by livechat. Subscribe to our newsletter to get access to the pdfs. By anonymous she slammed her fist on the table and shouted, dont ever mention the name of jesus in my classroom again. The holy spirit assists believers in prayer jude 1. Believers have the indwelling spirit of christ, the comforter who proceeds from the father john 15. Like all our resources, this material is 100% free to use in. It is a weapon the sword of the spirit, the word of god. This must be used under the supervision of the holy spirit himself. No doubt that it can also be used as a tool for defence. The bible, in judges 7, records the story of gideon and his 300 men. The good soldier of jesus christ must not expect to.
An awesome medieval sword crafted from stainless steel with a brass guard, and hilt, with a leather sheath included with your order. Teen wolf the sword and the spirit tv episode 2016 imdb. Christian bible studies sword of the spirit studies. In spiritual warfare the battles are fought with words. Put on the whole armor of god, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. The sword of the spirit this is the 7th lesson in our series called how to win against sin. Using the sword of the spirit offensively and defensively. Blocking the sword of the devil as a defensive weapon, the sword of the spirit is especially used to block the sword of the devil, which of course is the word of the devil. Included in his list of gear is only one offensive item. The sword of the spirit by basil holborn ephesians 6. Finally, my brethren, be strong in the lord and in the power of his might. Scripture tells us that the sword of the spirit is the word of god.
Chacha that he could never escape the poverty of his little village in africa. Most of the ancient armies favored a long sword with a single edge. A sword is not a piece of armor that we put on and wear. Fight back against the evil schemes of your spiritual enemy by equipping yourself with the truth. Posted on june 3, 20 updated on february 15, 2014 and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. The main idea is to be strong in the lord and in his mighty power so you can stand in the face of spiritual warfare. The sword of the spirit was founded by steve clark in 1982. The lords anointing on this book of scriptural prayers is amazing. Perhaps all of us have had some experience with this. And he will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. When the roman soldier had a sword in his hand, the enemy was much more cautious. The best of example of swinging the sword of the spirit properly was jesus. Paul defines the sword of the spirit as the word of god ephesians 6.
Those were the words that greeted us in our first months of language study in a creativeaccess country. We come this morning to the sixth and last piece of armor god has given to us so that we might stand firm against satans devices against us. The sword of the spirit is an international, ecumenical association of christian communities within the charismatic movement. Sword of the spirit coloring page armor of god, sword of. When the word becomes rhema revelation, it becomes powerful. Apr 21, 2017 it is the sword of the spirit, adapted for the use of an almighty arm, and therefore equal to the doing of far more than we think. So we need the sword of the spirit which is the word of the lord. We have all read passages of scripture when the words suddenly seemed to come alive, take on flesh and bones, leap off of the page at us, or grow eyes.
It is the word rhema, and it means a specific statement. But, chiefly, it is the sword of the spirit, because he is the great master in the use of it. The christian warrior our sword our enemy the battle zone prayerfully this study course will help the christian reader in his or her daily battle with. And the sword of the spirit which is the word of god ephesians 6. Pauls use of the idiom the sword of the spirit carries some other suggestive characteristics. Names of aggression helmets the helmet of salvation head covering words the sword of the spirit studying the bible resolving conflict. The holy spirit wants to place a razorsharp sword in your hands excerpt from sparkling gems of the greek.
And we know that god causes everything to work together for the good of those who love god and are called according to his purpose for them. Central to this movement is the life in the spirit seminar. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. He worked with ralph martin as an early leader of the charismatic movement in michigan, publishing several books on charismatic spirituality and christian community building.
The romans developed a short swordthe machirawhich, with its associated techniques, enabled them to. Sword of the spirit studies is a series of free bible lessons designed to help those who want to know and understand gods word. The helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit. The sword is the only offensive weapon mentioned, but it was also used for defense, when the enemy came in close for combat. Gladius extremely heavy, broad shouldered, long bladed sword.
Use when studying your king james bible codes by michael. The charismatic renewal brings a vibrant experience of the holy spirit to millions of christians worldwide. This sword of the spirit coloring page, based on ephesians 6. Feb 26, 2006 today, we are going to examine a piece that is certainly defensive but is also offensive. The holy spirit uses the power of the word to save souls and then to give them spiritual strength to be mature soldiers for the lord in fighting this corrupt and evil world.
The words that i have spoken to you they are spirit and life. It is his answer to the attack of the devil, who comes to discourage us, defeat us, lure us aside, deceive us, or mislead us in some way. In ephesians chapter 6, were looking at the armor of god, the believers armor laid out for us by the holy spirit through the pen of the apostle paul. We want to examine the last piece of the christians armor. The christian warrior our sword our enemy the battle zone prayerfully this study course will help the christian reader in. Logos is a term meaning word that speaks of a broad or general reference. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
Sword of the spirit when youre tempted stop trusting gods plan. His principal ministry was at westminster chapel, in central london, from 19391968, where he delivered multiyear expositions on books of the bible such as romans, ephesians and the gospel of john. Mac holley, reader the sword of the spirit is a powerful handbook for praying the words of holy scripture in specific situations. Notice at the end of verse 17 it says the sword of the spirit is the word of god. Rick renner and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god. Spiritual warfare the sword of the spirit amazon s3. The sword word of god is attached to the belt truth. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of god, hebrews 4. Free access to sermons on sword of the spirit, church sermons, illustrations on sword of the spirit, and powerpoints for preaching on sword of the spirit.
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