Unlock the Bible (Part 5) - Swords

Psalms 33:6 (NIV) By the word of the LORD were the heavens made,

their starry host by the breath of his mouth.

Psalms 33:6 (MSG) The skies were made by God's command; he breathed the word and the stars popped out.

Ephesians 6:17 (NIV) … and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than

any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts

and attitudes of the heart.

1. THE WORD brings salvation to you

James 1:18 (NIV) He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, ….

2 Timothy 3:15 (NIV) and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for

salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

James 1:21 (NIV) … and humbly accept the word planted in you, which

can save you.

2. THE WORD dis-infects Ephesians 5:25-26 (NIV)

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her 26 to make her

holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,

John 15:3 (NIV) You are already clean because of the word I have

spoken to you.

1 John 1:9 (NIV) If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will

forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Philippians 4:8 (NIV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is

noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is

excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.

3. THE WORD galvanizes low energy levels

Romans 10:17 (NIV) Consequently, faith comes from hearing the

message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

4. THE WORD makes you grow up … before you grow old

Acts 20:32 (NIV)

"Now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an

inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in

righteousness, …

• Teaching is God shows me the path to walk on.• Rebuking is when God shows me how I got off the path.• Correcting is how I get back on the path.• Training is how I stay on the path.

5. THE WORD sorts out your discouragement and grumpiness

Romans 15:4 (NIV) For everything that was written in the past was

written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have

hope.

Psalms 119:114 (MSG) You're my place of quiet retreat; I wait for Your

Word to renew me.

THE WORD unlocks your whole life.

John 8:31-32 (NASB95) …. If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and you will know the truth,

and the truth will make you free."

1. CommitMark 12:24 (NIV)

Jesus replied, “Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?”

Mark 12:24 (MSG) Jesus said, “You're way off base, and here's why: One, you don't know your Bibles; two, you don't

know how God works.”

2. Accept1 Thessalonians 2:13 (NIV)

And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard

from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at

work in you who believe.

3. DoJohn 13:17 (NIV)

Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

“The Bible was not given to increase our knowledge; the Bible

was given to change our lives.” D.L. Moody