5. Spiritual Warfare
We Need to Understand the Reality of Our Situation and Our Call to Respond

6. Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 2:1-2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 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.

7. Spiritual Warfare
2 Corinthians 4:2-5 We do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.

8. Spiritual Warfare
2 Corinthians 4:2-5 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. For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

9. Spiritual Warfare
1. Know Your Enemy

10. Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:10-12 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

11. Spiritual Warfare
Know Your Enemy
Prepare Yourself for Battle

12. Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:13-17 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

13. Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:13-17 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

14. Spiritual Warfare Know Your Enemy Prepare Yourself for Battle
Take Action

15. Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:18-20 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

16. Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:18-20 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

17. Spiritual Warfare Know Your Enemy Prepare Yourself for Battle
Take Action
Don’t Ever be Discouraged

18. Spiritual Warfare
John 16:33 In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

19. Spiritual Warfare
Galatians 1:3-5 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.