Who is the Holy Spirit?The Holy Spirit is an eternal personThe Holy Spirit envelops the believerThe Holy Spirit eases daily Christian livingThe Holy Spirit erases the carnal natureThe Holy Spirit empowers believers for serviceThe Holy Spirit equips believers with giftsStand firm then… Take up the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.– Ephesians The Role of the SwordThe sword was the only means of offensive capabilityThe sword was made for the role of combatThe sword was designed to conquer opponentsThe Role of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is the difference makerThe Holy Spirit defeats the problems we faceThe Holy Spirit directs through lifeThe Holy Spirit displays His work through daily livingThe Holy Spirit gives Christian desire to serveWhy is the Word so Important?The Word illuminates the mindThe Word inspires the heartThe Word ignites passionThe Word imparts wisdomThe Word increases spiritual vitalityThe Word infuses spiritual strengthThe Word instructs the SpiritThe Word initiates transformationFor 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.– Hebrews How does the Word help us?The Word accomplishes the purpose of GodThe Word generates spiritual powerThe Word moves in a proactive mannerThe Word acts in persistenceThe Word is spiritually productiveThe Word is personally protectiveThe Word propels us to actHow should we respond with the Spirit and the Word?The Spirit should move us forwardThe Spirit should give us the ability to followThe Spirit should help us to remain focusedThe Word should raise our level of faithThe Word should give us the desire to fight the good fightThe Word should be the foundation of our strategy