Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth

CORRECTLY HANDLE THE WORD OF TRUTH, THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT Hebrews 4:12, “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.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Ephesians 6:17, “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” 2 Timothy 2:15, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the Word of truth.” Correctly handled, the Sword of the Spirit/Word of God/Word of Truth can lead a person to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and correct and encourage those who belong to Christ.   Mishandling the Sword of the Spirit can result in preaching a fal