2. … the devil … He was a murder from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Colossians 2:15

3. what do we do? how does the Bible direct us? are there any clear instructions?

4. Understand the Biblical Context …

5. Ephesus …Acts 19 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:8 Understand the Biblical Context …

6. Colossians: an Apostolic Perspective on How Followers of Jesus Engage in Spiritual Warfare

7. Colossians: an Apostolic Perspective on How Followers of Jesus Engage in Spiritual Warfare

8. Colossians: The Power of Christ Jesus … 1:15-20 The Power of the Gospel … 1:13-14 … 1:21-23 … The Power of Being in Christ Jesus … 1:13-14 … 2:9-15 … 3:1-4 The Power of Discipleship … 1:28 … 2:2-4 … 2:6-8 The Power of Living Holy Lives … 3:5 … 3:12 The Power of Prayer … 1:9-14 … 4:2 … 4:12