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Ephesians chapter 6 teaches us about putting on the armor of God to fight against the whiles of the devil. I have heard many great teachings about putting on the armor of God but most of these teachings miss what I believe is the most valuable tool in our armory.  The sword.
At the end of this passage, in verse 17 we read...
"17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God"
The helmet, the belt, the breastplate, the shoes and the shield are all defensive tools designed to protect a solider from injury. The  Word of God, our SWORD is the only offensive weapon, the only tool used to engage in battle against the enemy.
The Word of God is the Holy Spirit's fighting power. It is our spiritual weapon too. God's Word is the tool we should be using to fight to good fight.
I created this blog to encourage myself and others to sharpen our Spiritual swords by getting into and studying the Word of God.  

The Whole Armor of God 
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. 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; 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; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

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