Belt of Truth and
Sword of the Spirit
Sword of the Spirit
What is truth?
God's opinion on any matter.
In general what was the breastplate used for?
To cover vital organs.
How does God help us in the battle against the devil?
He gives us the armor to put on.
Finished the sentence: Don't be an _____ _____.
Unwrapped sucker.
Where can we find the armor of God in the Bible?
Ephesians 6.
What is the belt used for spiritually?
To be firmly secured by the truth that is found only in Jesus.
Why do you think righteousness is described as a breastplate in the Armor of God?
Answers may vary
The breastplate was a piece of armor that protected a soldier’s chest—specifically, the heart and other vital organs. In Ephesians 6, righteousness is called the breastplate because living in alignment with God’s ways protects our spiritual heart.
Where does our preparation come from?
The word/ Bible.
What is the shield used for spiritually?
To stay faithful in God.
What was the helmet used for?
Protect the head of the soldier.
Which of the following best describes how the Sword of the Spirit is meant to be used by believers?
A. To physically defend themselves
B. To memorize historical facts
C. To fight spiritual battles using the truth of Scripture
D. To judge others based on their faith
C. To fight spiritual battles using the truth of Scripture
Would we ever win if we tried to battle Satan with our own righteousness?
No.
Fill in the blank: The Gospel is the _____ news about Jesus.
good
When satan tries to choke your faith you should do what?
Take up the shield of faith.
Why do we need the spiritual armor?
To defend ourselves against satan.
What does the sword of the spirit represent?
The word of God/ The Bible.
Fill in the blank: Above all else, guard your _____, for _____ you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23
Heart/ everything.
Through what can we have peace with God?
The word/ Bible.
What is faith?
"Now faith is the substance hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1
Instead of a helmet, spiritually our helmet is?
Salvation.
Fill in the blank: "For the word of God is ____ and active. _____ than any double-edge sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the _____." Hebrews 4:12
"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edge sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Hebrews 4:12
Righteous means?
God’s right way of living.
How could we use the armor outside of church?
To do the right decisions.
Where can this scripture be found? "Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes."
Ephesians 6:11
We inherit the fruits of the spirit as children of God, what are the fruits of the spirit?
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.