2. In this New Sermon Series,
we will be exploring "the full armor of God" that is described in Ephesians 6, why each piece is needed, and
how to better live a victorious Christian life in a world full of darkness.

3. Understanding “the war”
Ephesians
6: 10-13
Understanding “the war”
we are in
and the
responsibility
we have

4. There is an Enemy in God’s Story:
Satan, along with other rebellious angels
1.) Isaiah 14: & Ezekiel 28: 12-15
* Satan’s Pride and Expulsion from Heaven
2.) Genesis The Temptation of the Serpent
3.) 2 Kings 6: Angel army helps Israel

5. “We have enemies to fight against, a captain to fight for,
a banner to fight under,
and certain rules of war by which
we are to govern ourselves.”
- Matthew Henry

6. Jesus called Satan the “prince of this world”, referring
to the demonic stronghold of power that he
and his minions currently have through power, influence, greed, and money.

7. Come near to God and He will come near
James 4: 7-8
“Submit yourselves,
therefore; to God.
Resist the devil and
he will flee from you.
Come near to God and He will come near
to you.”

8. 1 Peter 5: 8-9
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that
the family of believers throughout the world
is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.”

9. For the Christian, our “armor” and protection are provided through Jesus:
1.) Isaiah 11: 1-5
2.) Isaiah 59: 16-20
3.) Romans 13: 11-14

10. will fight for you. Just stay calm.”
Exodus 14:14
(NLT)
“The Lord 
Himself
will fight for you. Just stay calm.”

11. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Always give yourselves fully to the work
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you.
Always give yourselves fully to the work
of the Lord, because you know that
your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

12. him advantage. Our present business is
“Resist him, and he will flee. If we distrust our cause, or our leader, or our armor, we give
him advantage. Our present business is
to withstand the assaults of the devil, and to stand it out; and then, having done all that is incumbent on the good soldiers of Jesus Christ, our warfare will be accomplished, and we shall be finally victorious.” - Matthew Henry