What the Sword of the Spirit is. The word used for sword here in Ephesians 6:17 is the same as the short sword that Romans carried. It is precise and spiritual.

The characteristics of the Sword of the Spirit

Written by God

Its power is spiritual

It is trustworthy

It is powerful

The Sword of the Spirit is a defensive weapon as Jesus used it in Matthew 4:1-10

The Sword of the Spirit is also an offensive weapon through evangelism and equipping the saints to be Godly.