Use the Sword to Find Truth

Eph. 6:12-17

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Eph. 6:12-17

The Christian’s Offensive Weapon

The Christian’s Offensive Weapon

• We are engaged in warfare

The Christian’s Offensive Weapon

• We are engaged in warfare

• Our offensive weapon is the Bible

The Christian’s Offensive Weapon

• We are engaged in warfare

• Our offensive weapon is the Bible

• Used to cast false arguments

The Christian’s Offensive Weapon

• We are engaged in warfare

• Our offensive weapon is the Bible

• Used to cast false arguments 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.

2 Cor. 10:4-6

Sharpening the Sword

• NEVER pit scripture against scripture

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Sharpening the Sword

• NEVER pit scripture against scripture

• Every verse belongs to truth seeker

Sharpening the Sword

• NEVER pit scripture against scripture

• Every verse belongs to truth seeker

• Look at the verse carefully

Sharpening the Sword

• NEVER pit scripture against scripture

• Every verse belongs to truth seeker

• Look at the verse carefully

• What does it say?

Sharpening the Sword

• NEVER pit scripture against scripture

• Every verse belongs to truth seeker

• Look at the verse carefully

• What does it say?

• It’s as simple as A-B-C

Sharpening the Sword

• NEVER pit scripture against scripture

• Every verse belongs to truth seeker

• Look at the verse carefully

• What does it say?

• It’s as simple as A-B-C

• A- Look at verses above

Sharpening the Sword

• NEVER pit scripture against scripture

• Every verse belongs to truth seeker

• Look at the verse carefully

• What does it say?

• It’s as simple as A-B-C

• A- Look at verses above

• B- Look at verses below

Sharpening the Sword

• NEVER pit scripture against scripture

• Every verse belongs to truth seeker

• Look at the verse carefully

• What does it say?

• It’s as simple as A-B-C

• A- Look at verses above

• B- Look at verses below

• C- Look at verses in context

Look at the verse—find the key

When one accepts the Lord = saved

• John 1:12

Look at the verse—find the key

When one accepts the Lord = saved

• John 1:12

• What does it say?

Look at the verse—find the key

When one accepts the Lord = saved

• John 1:12

• What does it say?

• Is the word accept found in the verse?

Look at the verse—find the key

When one accepts the Lord = saved

• John 1:12

• What does it say?

• Is the word accept found in the verse?

• What happens when one receives Jesus?

Look at the verse—find the key

When one accepts the Lord = saved

• John 1:12

• What does it say?

• Is the word accept found in the verse?

• What happens when one receives Jesus?

• When one believes what does he receive?

Look at the verse—find the key

When one accepts the Lord = saved

• John 1:12

• What does it say?

• Is the word accept found in the verse?

• What happens when one receives Jesus?

• When one believes what does he receive?

• What else is NOT mentioned here?

Look at the verse—find the key

The Wicked are raised 1000 years after the resurrection of the righteous

• 1 Thess. 4:13-18

Look at the verse—find the key

The Wicked are raised 1000 years after the resurrection of the righteous

• 1 Thess. 4:13-18 – What does it say?

Look at the verse—find the key

The Wicked are raised 1000 years after the resurrection of the righteous

• 1 Thess. 4:13-18 – What does it say?• What false idea was believed?

Look at the verse—find the key

The Wicked are raised 1000 years after the resurrection of the righteous

• 1 Thess. 4:13-18 – What does it say?• What false idea was believed?• What question is being answered?

Look at the verse—find the key

The Wicked are raised 1000 years after the resurrection of the righteous

• 1 Thess. 4:13-18 – What does it say?• What false idea was believed?• What question is being answered?• What is the answer to this question?

Look at the verse—find the key

The Wicked are raised 1000 years after the resurrection of the righteous

• 1 Thess. 4:13-18 – What does it say?• What false idea was believed?• What question is being answered?• What is the answer to this question?• What happens first, what happens after

the “then”?

Look at the verse—find the key

The Wicked are raised 1000 years after the resurrection of the righteous

• 1 Thess. 4:13-18 – What does it say?• What false idea was believed?• What question is being answered?• What is the answer to this question?• What happens first, what happens after

the “then”?• Does this verse mention wicked resurr.?

Look at the verse—find the key

The Wicked are raised 1000 years after the resurrection of the righteous

• 1 Thess. 4:13-18 – What does it say?• What false idea was believed?• What question is being answered?• What is the answer to this question?• What happens first, what happens after

the “then”?• Does this verse mention wicked resurr.? • Does John 5:28-29 mention wicked res.?

Look at the verse—find the key

Once Saved Always Saved

No one can pluck saved from Lord’s hand

• John 10:27-29

Look at the verse—find the key

Once Saved Always Saved

No one can pluck saved from Lord’s hand

• John 10:27-29• What does it say?

Look at the verse—find the key

Once Saved Always Saved

No one can pluck saved from Lord’s hand

• John 10:27-29• What does it say?• What is nature of “unpluckable” sheep?

Look at the verse—find the key

Once Saved Always Saved

No one can pluck saved from Lord’s hand

• John 10:27-29• What does it say?• What is nature of “unpluckable” sheep?• What/who is unable to snatch them?

Look at the verse—find the key

Once Saved Always Saved

No one can pluck saved from Lord’s hand

• John 10:27-29• What does it say?• What is nature of “unpluckable” sheep?• What/who is unable to snatch them?• Who is not mentioned in this verse?

Look at the verse—find the key

Revelation Describes Events at the End

• Rev. 1:1-3

Look at the verse—find the key

Revelation Describes Events at the End

• Rev. 1:1-3• What does it say?

Look at the verse—find the key

Revelation Describes Events at the End

• Rev. 1:1-3• What does it say?• Four truths about this book

Look at the verse—find the key

Revelation Describes Events at the End

• Rev. 1:1-3• What does it say?• Four truths about this book• It is a revelation

Look at the verse—find the key

Revelation Describes Events at the End

• Rev. 1:1-3• What does it say?• Four truths about this book• It is a revelation• It is a revelation to 7 churches

Look at the verse—find the key

Revelation Describes Events at the End

• Rev. 1:1-3• What does it say?• Four truths about this book• It is a revelation• It is a revelation to 7 churches• It is a revelation to 7 churches in signs

Look at the verse—find the key

Revelation Describes Events at the End

• Rev. 1:1-3• What does it say?• Four truths about this book• It is a revelation• It is a revelation to 7 churches• It is a revelation to 7 churches in signs• It is a revelation to 7 churches in signs of

things which must shortly happen

What Does it Say About Salvation

• Believe in Him John 3:16

• Repent (turn from sin) Acts 17:30

• Confess Christ Matt. 10:32

• Baptized into Christ Acts 2:38

Added to His Kingdom, His Church

• Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10