The sharp sword represents the Word of God.
Revelation 19:15 says, 'out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword,' and Hebrews 4:12 calls the Word of God sharper than any two-edged sword. Les Feldick teaches that this sword is God's spoken Word, by which Christ will defeat His enemies at His return.
Revelation 19:15 — This is the exact verse describing the sharp sword that comes out of Christ's mouth to smite the nations.
Hebrews 4:12 — This verse identifies the Word of God as sharper than any two-edged sword, which Les uses to explain the sword.
Revelation 19:21 — This verse repeats the picture of the sword proceeding out of Christ's mouth and shows its deadly effect.
In Revelation 19:15, John writes, 'And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations.' Verse 21 adds, 'And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth.' Earlier in the same chapter, verse 13 says His name is called The Word of God. The writer of Hebrews 4:12 explains, 'For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.' John 1:1 identifies the Word as God: 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.'
Les Feldick teaches that the sharp sword coming out of Christ's mouth is not a literal weapon but the Word of God. He connects Revelation 19 to Hebrews 4:12, which says the Word of God is sharper than any two-edged sword. He says, 'What is the sword of the Lord? It's His Word.' Les also emphasizes that Christ will destroy His enemies with His spoken Word, just as He created the universe by speaking: 'He speaks the Word and it's done.' He further connects the sword to Christ's title 'The Word of God' in Revelation 19:13 and John 1:1, and points to Jesus' temptation as proof that the Word of God is the only way to defeat Satan.
Les Feldick leaves no doubt: the sword is not a physical weapon. He says, 'Does that mean He's going to come with a great big sword, or even a machine gun in His teeth? No. What is the sword of the Lord? It's His Word.' He calls the imagery an allegory or symbolism. The sword is real in what it accomplishes, even though the picture is symbolic.
At His return, Christ will 'smite the nations' with the sword from His mouth. Les says, 'He speaks the Word and it's done.' The armies gathered in the areas of Jerusalem will be destroyed, and the scavenger birds will be filled with their flesh. This shows the absolute power of Christ's spoken Word rather than any human weapon.
Hebrews 4:12 says the Word of God is 'quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit.' Les uses this verse to show that the sword from Christ's mouth is the Word of God. The Word is so sharp that it can separate soul and spirit and discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Revelation 19:13 says His name is called The Word of God, and John 1:1 says 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.' Les makes the connection that the one returning with the sword is the same Word who created everything. The sword from His mouth is simply His spoken Word in action.
Why the Church Will Not Go Through the Tribulation
When God began to deal with the Gentiles, the first thing the Apostle Paul made clear was, you are not under Law, you are under Grace. And I've always maintained you cannot mix them. Now I've always pointed out, I have already pointed out, that when the Tribulation begins, Israel will be back under the Law.
The Sword Is the Word of God
Les identifies the sharp sword as the Word of God, citing Hebrews 4:12 and explaining that Christ uses it to smite the nations.
The Sword Is the Word of God (Repeated)
This lesson repeats the same explanation: the sharp sword is God's Word, and the imagery is symbolic and allegorical.
Christ Destroys by His Spoken Word
Les teaches that Christ will defeat His enemies with the spoken Word, just as He created the universe by speaking.
The Word Pierces Soul and Spirit
Les reads Hebrews 4:12 to show the Word of God is alive, powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.
The Sword Is Not Literal
Les directly rejects a literal sword or machine gun and says the sword of the Lord is His Word.
Christ Is Called the Word of God
Les connects Revelation 19:13 with John 1:1 to show the returning Christ is the Word of God.
Defeating Satan With the Word
Using Jesus' temptation, Les shows that the Word of God is the only way to defeat Satan.
Revelation 19:15: And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
The exact verse describing the sharp sword that goes out of Christ's mouth to smite the nations.
Revelation 19:21: And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.
Shows the outcome of the sword: the remnant are slain by the same sword from Christ's mouth.
Revelation 19:13: And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
Names the returning Christ as the Word of God, connecting His person to His spoken Word.
Hebrews 4:12: For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
The key verse Les uses to explain that the sharp sword represents the Word of God.
John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Confirms that the Word is God, used by Les to connect Christ's title to His spoken Word.
No. Les Feldick says it is not a literal sword or a machine gun in Christ's teeth. It represents the Word of God, which is sharper than any two-edged sword.
It smites the nations and slays the remnant gathered against Him. Les teaches that Christ speaks the Word and it is done.
Hebrews 4:12 says the word of God is sharper than any twoedged sword and pierces to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit.
Because it is God's spoken Word. Since Christ is called the Word of God, His spoken Word is the instrument by which He judges.
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