“Together We Unite To Build God’s Family” Together We GROW, United We BUILD! Ephesians 6:10-20

The enemy, the Devil, seeks to rob God of glory by leading men and women

“ (v.1) As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, (v.2) in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.” (NIV) “ (v.1) As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, (v.2) in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.” (NIV)

Let us listen to what Paul says about the nature of

Read What are the devil’s schemes in this world?

“The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” (NIV) “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” (NIV) 2 Corinthians 4:4….

“When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path.” (NIV) “When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path.” (NIV) Matthew 13:19….

“ (v.24) And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. (v.25) Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge.… “ (v.24) And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. (v.25) Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge.… 2 Timothy 2:24-26….

…. of the truth, (v.26) and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.” (NIV) …. of the truth, (v.26) and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.” (NIV) 2 Timothy 2:24-26….

“ (v.13) For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. (v.14) And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.” (NIV) “ (v.13) For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. (v.14) And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.” (NIV) 2 Corinthians 11:13,14….

The story of Ananias and Sapphira …. The story of Ananias and Sapphira …. Acts 5:1-6….

“For we wanted to come to you – certainly I, Paul, did, again and again – but Satan stopped us. ” (NIV) “For we wanted to come to you – certainly I, Paul, did, again and again – but Satan stopped us. ” (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 2:18….

Ephesians 4 verses 1-6, 26, 27…. Ephesians 4 verses 1-6, 26, 27….

Revelation 2:10…. “Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (NIV) “Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (NIV)

The Devil can only be overcome by The Devil can only be overcome by upon the power of God!

Ephesians 6:13-17 Ephesians 6:13-17

For this great “SPIRITUAL CONFLICT” – God loans us “HIS ARMOR.” For this great “SPIRITUAL CONFLICT” – God loans us “HIS ARMOR.” Isaiah 59:17

the Gospel of Truth, the quality of TRUTHFULNESS in our life with Christ, how we relate to each other in Christ Jesus. the Gospel of Truth, the quality of TRUTHFULNESS in our life with Christ, how we relate to each other in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 6:14a

“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.” (NIV) “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.” (NIV)

“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. ” (NIV) “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. ” (NIV) Ephesians 6:14b

“And to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. ” (NIV) “And to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. ” (NIV)

The “MESSAGE” of the Gospel is always to reconciled the world to “peace with God.” The “MESSAGE” of the Gospel is always to reconciled the world to “peace with God.” Ephesians 6:15

“ (v.17) He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. (v.18) For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. … “ (v.17) He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. (v.18) For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. … Ephesians 2:17-19….

…. (v.19) Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household.” (NIV) …. (v.19) Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household.” (NIV) Ephesians 2:17-19….

is the Ephesians 6:16 “impregnable shield” that extinguishes all of the flaming arrows of the Evil One. “impregnable shield” that extinguishes all of the flaming arrows of the Evil One.

“Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: ‘Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.” (NIV; cf. Hebrews 11:1,6) “Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: ‘Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.” (NIV; cf. Hebrews 11:1,6) Revelation 12:10….

Ephesians 6:17a Refers to…. … also symbolizes “the MIND” which needs protection. … also symbolizes “the MIND” which needs protection.

Ephesians 6:17b

The “WORD OF GOD” not only exposes him, the Word also tells the devil about his future. The “WORD OF GOD” not only exposes him, the Word also tells the devil about his future.

Ephesians 6:18-20

The PROPER ATTITUDE in battle is just as important as the proper equipment. The PROPER ATTITUDE in battle is just as important as the proper equipment.

must be “in the Spirit” or “in the realm of the Holy Spirit” in order to be effective! must be “in the Spirit” or “in the realm of the Holy Spirit” in order to be effective!

It speaks of the necessary of always being in an attitude of prayer, of having a consistent prayer life. It speaks of the necessary of always being in an attitude of prayer, of having a consistent prayer life. “BE ALERT” “agrupnountes” translated literally means “to be awaken or watching.” “BE ALERT” “agrupnountes” translated literally means “to be awaken or watching.”

“Be unceasing (continuously) in prayer (praying perseveringly).” [Amplified Bible] “Be unceasing (continuously) in prayer (praying perseveringly).” [Amplified Bible] Message Bible…

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.” (NIV) “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.” (NIV)

Not be unaware of the Devil’s schemes. Not be unaware of the Devil’s schemes. Put on the armor of God so that we can stand firm. Put on the armor of God so that we can stand firm. Be bold in our witness to others. Be bold in our witness to others.

The devil will firstly, try to attack us from without the church, and if he failed, he will do so from within. The devil will firstly, try to attack us from without the church, and if he failed, he will do so from within.

“ (v.8) Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (v.9) Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” (NIV) “ (v.8) Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (v.9) Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” (NIV)