We can imagine some of the “weapons of the world” that Paul had in mind—jargon, rhetoric, flashy images, emotional manipulation, and sales techniques—things that have as much appeal as those annoying pop-up ads on the internet. Weapons he would endorse include praying for people, quoting Scripture, giving literature, and proclaiming boldly the good news. But certain weapons—the ones that are able to “demolish strongholds,” “demolish arguments,” and “take captive every thought”—differ from those in the more common arsenal. Such weapons include dialogue, discussion, challenging questions,
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