Transcript Jesus was a master swordsman

“For the Word of God
is quick, and powerful,
and sharper than any
twoedged sword,
piercing even to the
dividing assunder of
soul and spirit, and of
the joints and marrow,
and is a discerner of
the thoughts and
intents of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12
Romphaia - 7 Times
“He had in His right hand seven
stars, out of His mouth went a
sharp two-edged sword, and
His countenance was like the
sun shining in its strength.”
Revelation 1:16
Machaira - 29 Times
Matt.10:34 “I did not come to bring peace
but a sword”
Matt. 26:47 Judas “with swords”
Jn. 18:10 Peter used sword on Malchus
Acts 12:1-2 Herod killed James / sword
Ps. 19:7 “The law of the Lord is perfect”
Without error, faultless, flawless
No contradictions !
Isa. 1:2 “For the Lord has spoken”
Matt. 28:18 “All authority has been given
to me in heaven and on earth.”
Isa. 55:8-11
“My thoughts are not your thoughts”
“Rain comes down…”
“My word that goeth forth…”
“Shall not return to me void”
When God Speaks Things Happen !
Training
Use heavy wooden sword
In battle he would know how to use
Spiritual Sword
whole counsel – Acts 20:26-27
Study – 2 Tim. 2:15
We must know how to use the sword
How Often do you read?
Do you attend Bible Class?
Ever Taken Home Bible Course?
In hands of a skilled soldier = powerful
Used by novice – may harm self
Jesus was a master swordsman
Matthew 4:1-11 Temptation
Jesus used sword
Devil misused sword
2 Cor. 4:2 “handling the word of deceitfully”
Heb. 4:12
“For the word of God is living
and powerful, and sharper
than any two-edged sword,
piercing even to the division
of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow,
and is a discerner of the thoughts and
intents of the heart.”
To judge by sifting
out the evidence
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
Evans Church of Christ
515 Gibbs Road
Evans, Ga. 30809
706-855-1249
[email protected]
www.evansgachurchofchrist.org
Sunday Evening September 14, 2014