5 October 2014 Pastor Andrew Harper continues "The Armor of God" series

5/10/14 "Armor of God" Continued.

Ephesians 6:10-20, - Taking up the armor of god, for God to change us from the inside out.

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT.-

The word of God, the the only part of Gods armor that is offence, every other piece is defensive.

-The sword is doubled edged.

- Why is the word of God seen as a sword?

- Because the sword was used up close and Personal.

-As a Christian our biggest battles will be personally.

-God's word is/can be used daily.

-Our God is a personal God.

* Our faith allows us to have a personal relationship with God, where other religions require other things before you can be with God.

 

Hebrews 4:12- His words can cut to the core of issues.

even if we try to deceive ourselves with incorrect thoughts, or intentions.

- The enemy we face only wants to draw away from Gods purpose.

So we need to use the sword to cut away at the falsehoods of the devil.

- Ours is a God who wants to be called on daily.

-We should never underestimate the importance of God's ever presence.

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