Lesson 5 - Section 1A - Question 6 of 8 

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The Holy Spirit's Sword:

In Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus, he writes to them and, in chapter 6, describes the full armor of God that they should be wearing, which includes: 

"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Ephesians 6:17 (NAS)  

Question:

According to Ephesians 6:17, Christians are to take on salvation as a spiritual helmet in their armor.  In addition, they are to take or carry the the sword of the Spirit.  What is the sword of the Spirit?

The Word of God Thoughts of Men Physical Weapons


Other Translations -

"Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." (NIV)

"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;" (NKJ)

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (ASV)

"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:" (KJV)

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