2. The Army Of God Steve Petch 1 st November 2015

3. Historically there have been challenges around this idea: Christians taking up arms “in the name of Jesus” Christians refusing to take up arms completely The Army Of God

4. We are engaged in Spiritual Warfare: Eph 6v12: “against spiritual forces of evil” 2 Cor 10v3-5: “spiritual weapons” The Army Of God

5. Some New Testament “military” phrases: 1 Tim 6v12: “Fight the good fight of faith” 2 Tim 2v3-4: “endure hardship like a good soldier of Jesus Christ … not entangled with civilian affairs” 2 Tim 4v7: “I have fought the fight” The Army Of God

6. Are you ready to fight the fight of faith? Eph 6v10-20: Put your armour on! The Army Of God

7. Have you recognised that you are in the army of God? The Army Of God Faith Obedience Perseverance Commitment Sacrifice Training

8. Have you recognised that you are in the army of God? The Army Of God “They have conquered him by … … the blood of the Lamb … and by the word of their testimony … for they loved not their lives even unto death.” (Revelation 12v11)

9. As a church we will face Spiritual Warfare: Prayer Fasting Celebration – worship, praise, thanksgiving The Army Of God

10. Where does this come from in the Bible? God’s own character and name: “Yahweh Sabaoth” “The LORD of Hosts” or “The LORD of Heaven’s Armies” The Army Of God

11. Ezekiel 37v1-14: The Valley of Dry Bones

12. The Army Of God Ezekiel 37v1-14: The Valley of Dry Bones

13. The Army Of God Steve Petch 1 st November 2015