Why does the Apostle Paul identify the word of God as the sword "of the Spirit"? This is the 11th time Paul has referred to the Holy Spirit in his letter to the Ephesians. Only as we understand what he has already said about the Holy Spirit can we understand how to effectively wield the Spirit's sword.
"The Sword of the Spirit"
Ephesians 6:17
January 30, 2022 • Pastor Paul Edwards
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Faithfulness in Obscurity
May 29, 2022 • Pastor Paul Edwards
The success of any church is dependent in large measure on men and women who are content to serve the church and the Lord Jesus in obscurity. The Apostle Paul closes his letter to the Ephesians by introducing us to a man who is a model of such faithfulness: Tychicus.
"And Also for Me" (Part 2)
May 22, 2022 • Pastor Paul Edwards
The Apostle Paul asks for the prayers of his people, not for his own sake, but so that the mystery of the gospel might be proclaimed. He asks for two things specifically: "utterance" and "boldness." What is this "utterance"? And what is this "boldness"? And why are they so critical to Paul's ability to preach the gospel?