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I. WHY THE WORD IS CALLED THE SWORD, etc.

1. The Spirit of God is the Author of the Word.

2. It is the agency of the Spirit that makes the Word effectual.

II. THIS SWORD IS TO BE USED.

1. For repelling Satan's temptations.

2. For actually destroying Satan's works.

(1)  We are to aim, first, at the destruction of these works in ourselves.

(2)  The works of the devil, wherever they appear, are to be the object of our opposition and enmity.

3. In opposing error.

4. In seeking the conversion of sinners.

(W. R. Taylor, M. A.)

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

WEB: And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;