1.1 The Sword of the Spirit is the Word of God Ephesians 6:17
1.2 The Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword Hebrews 4:12
1.3 The Word of God penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow Hebrews 4:12
2.1 God's Word has the power to create Genesis 1:3
2.2 God's Word has the power to save Romans 1:16
2.3 God's Word has the power to transform Romans 12:2
3.1 We use God's Word to resist temptation Matthew 4:1-11
3.2 We use God's Word to discern truth from error 2 Timothy 2:15
3.3 We use God's Word to guide our lives Psalm 119:105
4.1 Knowing God's Word equips us for every good work 2 Timothy 3:16-17
4.2 Knowing God's Word helps us to grow in our faith 1 Peter 2:2
4.3 Knowing God's Word enables us to teach and correct others 2 Timothy 3:16
5.1 We are called to take up the Sword of the Spirit in spiritual warfare Ephesians 6:17
5.2 We are called to handle God's Word correctly 2 Timothy 2:15
5.3 We are called to live by every word that comes from the mouth of God Matthew 4:4