As a young boy, I well remember
reading about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. I
especially recall his famous sword, Excalibur. Swords have played
an important role in several battles throughout history. The Roman
sword was the gladius, a fearsome weapon in close range combat. Its
tapered point could pierce even heavy metal armor.
The apostle Paul describes the
Christian armor in Ephesians 6.
All but one are defensive pieces. The only offensive one is the
sword of the Spirit. (Ephesians
6:17)
Body:
I.The Sword Is the Word
·John
17:17
God’s Word is truth. These Words are accurate. There are no errors
of any kind. (Psalm
119:41-43)
·Psalm
119:105
The Word guides us in the path we need to follow. It reveals things
we can stumble over. It shows us what is good and bad, wise and
unwise.
·I
Corinthians 2:9-13
The Word reveals the wisdom of God. As a result, it makes us wise.
(II
Timothy 3:14-17)
II.The Sword Is A Weapon
·Hebrews
4:12
The sword is all powerful. It is able to cut through every defense
our enemy can raise. Use it to attack Satan’s strongholds. (II
Corinthians 10:4-5) Nothing can
withstand its ability to cut straight through to the heart of the
matter and uncover the truth. As a soldier marching under the
banner of Christ, it’s our duty to discern truth and follow it. Use
the sword to reveal how one is truly saved; how God truly wants to
be worshipped; what our only standard of authority is; what God’s
design for marriage is. [It can cut through man-made traditions and
beliefs.]
·Matthew
4:4,7,10
Jesus used the Word to counter Satan’s attacks.
III.The Sword Is A “Spiritual” Weapon
·It gives life. (Psalm
119:93)
·It regenerates. (I
Peter 1:23, James 1:18)
·It is the source of
our faith. (Romans
10:17)
·It can prevent
sin. (Psalm
119:11)
·It can cleanse us.
(Psalm
119:9)
·It convicts us of
sin. (John
16:7-13)
·It can reveal sin in our lives and surgically remove
it. (Hebrews
4:12)
IV.The Sword Must Be Kept in Good Condition
·It must be taken
out of its sheath.
·II
Timothy 2:15
Study diligently. Know your weapon.
·I Peter
3:15 Keep it in good condition so you will always be ready.
Conclusion:
Since our enemy is like a
roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, we must be ready to attack
him with our Sword, the Word of God.
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