tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post8625727083713664571..comments2023-10-07T04:07:56.527-04:00Comments on The End Time: Have you laid down your sword of the Spirit?Elizabeth Pratahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-17582134578936209072016-02-23T05:56:30.127-05:002016-02-23T05:56:30.127-05:00You're welcome for the thoughts, Jacco.
The s...You're welcome for the thoughts, Jacco.<br /><br />The sword is a defensive AND offensive weapon. It's used to defensively parry blows, but also topierce hearts.<br /><br />I was using 'offensive' in comparison to the shield, helmet, belt, shoes which are completely defensive. <br /><br />You're right we don't chase satan, but when he arrives the sword is used offensively to resist him. Jesus in the Temptation is the model here.<br /><br />It's also used offensively against the enemies of God, the lost, to pierce hearts and convict. It is an offensive weapon used when witnessing.<br /><br />Here is Charles Spurgeon, for more on the Armor of God<br /><br />It is noteworthy that there is only one weapon of offense provided, although there are several pieces of armor. The Roman soldier usually carried a spear as well as a sword. We have seen frequent representations of the legionary standing upon guard as sentry, and he almost always stands with a spear in his right hand, while his sword hangs at his side. But Paul, for excellent reasons, concentrates our offensive weapon in one, because it answers for all. We are to use the sword, and that only. Therefore, if you are going to this fight, see well to your only weapon. If you are to have no other, take care that you have this always in your hand. Let the Captain's voice ring in your ear, "Take the sword! Take the sword!", and so go forth to the field.<br />Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-13224421645231675632016-02-23T01:04:47.643-05:002016-02-23T01:04:47.643-05:00Thank you for the reminder to use our sword, Eliza...Thank you for the reminder to use our sword, Elizabeth.<br />A few thougts before getting ready to go to work.<br />A sword is indeed an offensive weapon, but I believe our use of the sword of the Spirit is defensive. We should resist until the devil flees, we don't have to chase him.<br /><br />Jacco Pippel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com