Thematic Bible: As weapon
Thematic Bible
Word » As weapon » Despised
You are making God's message useless by [enforcing] the tradition you have been following. And you do many things like that."
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Word » As weapon » A life-giving force
So, the message of the Lord spread widely and had a great influence [over people].
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Word » As weapon » A defensive weapon
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Holy Spirit, which is God's word.
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Word » As weapon » A crushing hammer
Word » As weapon » A devouring flame
Word » As weapon » A probing instrument
For God's word is alive and active and sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates [deep enough] even to divide [a person's] soul [from his] spirit, and his joints [from his] bone marrow [Note: This is figurative language describing the penetrating effect of God's word into a person's spiritual, inner being] and is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of a person's heart.
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Word » As weapon » A saving power
I am not ashamed of the good news [i.e., the Gospel], because it is God's power for [bringing] salvation to every person who believes [in Jesus]; first to Jews and then to Greeks [i.e., unconverted Gentiles].
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