Putting on the Armor Part 6: The Sword of the Spirit

Believing in the power of the Word:

• The Word teaches us who God is. (1 John 4:8)

• The Word teaches us that God is Sovereign over the enemy.

• The Word teaches us that God will bind the enemy.

• (Marching forward in Christian obedience).

Recognizing the enemy’s strategies:

• The enemy leads us to doubt God’s character and His Word.

• The enemy wants to substitute religion for knowing the Word.

• (The enemy delights in deception).

• The enemy wants us to listen to voices other than God’s.

• (It’s EASIER to listen to other voices).

Countering the enemy’s strategies:

• (We must CHOOSE intentionally against the enemy).

• Develop a reading & study plan.

• Develop a learning plan.

1. Follow a reading plan

2. Pray before reading

3. Use a good study Bible

4. Don’t be afraid to use good commentaries

5. Be alert to verses to memorize

6. Use good principles & then obey the Word.

• Join a Bible Study group (AMEN!!!!!)

Overcoming the Enemy’s Lies:

• God won’t forgive you.

• You will never overcome this sin.

• The church will never accept you again.

Proclaiming the Word:

• Christ has defeated the powers. (Colossians 2:15)

• The enemy can’t nullify God’s grace.

• God fights the battle for us.

Wearing the full armor of God.