Listen if you’re willing to hear it
Question: "What is the sword of the Spirit?"
Answer: The phrase “sword of the Spirit” is here
found only once in Scripture,

Ephesians 6:17. The sword is one
of the pieces of spiritual armor Paul tells us to put on
as part of the “full armor of God”
that will enable us to stand our ground against the evil one

The sword is both an offensive and defensive weapon
used by soldiers or warriors. In this case it is a weapon
belonging to the Holy Spirit. Swords were used to protect
oneself from harm or to attack

the enemy to overcome or kill him. In both cases
it was necessary for a solider to get trained on the basics
proper use of the sword to get maximum protection.
All Christian soldiers need the same training to perfection

know how to properly handle the Sword of the Spirit,
“which is the word of God.” The sword that Paul inherits
and refers to the Holy Scriptures its heaven sent
We know from 2 Timothy 3:16–17

that the word of God is from the Holy Spirit and written
by men. In the spiritual battle is every Christian
with the satanic and evil forces of this world,
we need to know how to properly handle the Word

Listen if you’re willing to hear it
Question: "What is the sword of the Spirit?"
Answer: The phrase “sword of the Spirit” is here
found only once in Scripture,
Ephesians 6:17. The sword is one
of the pieces of spiritual armor Paul tells us to put on
as part of the “full armor of God”
that will enable us to stand our ground against the evil one

Only then will it be an effective defense against evil,
but it will also be an offensive weapon we use to
“demolish strongholds” of error and falsehood
(2 Corinthians 10:4–5) its all good!

God refers to His Word as a sword in Hebrews 4:12.
Here the Word is described as living and active as well
and sharper than a double-edged sword. Standard?
The Roman sword was commonly made in this manner.

The fact that it had two edges made it easier to penetrate,
as well as to cut in each and in every way.
The idea is that of piercing, or penetrating;
the Word of God reaches the “heart,” orchestrating

the very center of action, and lays open the motives
and feelings of those it touches. Like mountains and oceans.
The purpose of the sword of the Spirit—the Bible—is to make us stronger
and able to withstand our enemy and his slaughter.

Listen if you’re willing to hear it
Question: "What is the sword of the Spirit?"
Answer: The phrase “sword of the Spirit” is here
found only once in Scripture,
Ephesians 6:17. The sword is one
of the pieces of spiritual armor Paul tells us to put on
as part of the “full armor of God”
that will enable us to stand our ground against the evil one

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 we live in.
The more we know and understand the Word of God, the more useful we will be in
doing the will of God and the more effective we will be
in standing against the enemy of our souls for eternity.