SPIRITUAL WARFARE

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FAMILY MATTERS:

SPIRITUAL WARFARE (PART TWO)

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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.

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Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, (Ephesians 6:10-17)

FAMILY MATTERS:

SPIRITUAL WARFARE (PART TWO)

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Big Idea: Spiritual Warfare is a matter of the mind and or heart! • • • • • •

belt of truth … breastplate of righteousness … shoes for your feet the gospel … the shield of faith… the helmet of salvation… the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God…

FAMILY MATTERS:

SPIRITUAL WARFARE (BATTLEFIELD: YOU)

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Spiritual Warfare

Proposition: Understand four keys to spiritual warfare so that you can safeguard your family from ideas that have real eternal consequences.

Spiritual Warfare

I. Be all in (no half measures).

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Finally, be strong in the Lord… 11 Put on the whole armor of God… 13band having done all… 16 In all circumstances… (Ephesians 6:10, 11, 13b; 16)

Spiritual Warfare

I. Be all in (no half measures).

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Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual Warfare is a battle of ideas!

Spiritual Warfare

SEE TO IT that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. (Colossians 2:8)

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Spiritual Warfare

I. Be all in (no half measures).

[M]an has been accustomed, ever since he was a boy, to having a dozen incompatible philosophies dancing about together inside his head. He doesn't think of doctrines as primarily "true" or "false," but as "academic" or "practical," "outworn" or "contemporary," "conventional" or "ruthless." Jargon, not argument, is your best ally in keeping him from the Church. ― C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

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Spiritual Warfare

I. Be all in (no half measures).

Spiritual Warfare

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though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)

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Spiritual Warfare

I. Be all in (no half measures).

Spiritual Warfare

II. Understand warfare.

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Spiritual Warfare

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Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God… (Ephesians 6:10 -17)

Spiritual Warfare

II. Understand warfare.

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Spiritual Warfare

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sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith… (1 Peter 5:8-9)

Spiritual Warfare

II. Understand warfare.

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We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, (2 Corinthians 10:5)

Spiritual Warfare

II. Understand warfare.

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And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness… (2 Corinthians 11:14-15)

Spiritual Warfare

II. Understand warfare.

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For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect. 23 But be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand. (Mark 13:22-23)

Spiritual Warfare

II. Understand warfare.

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Spiritual Warfare

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil (Ephesians 6:11)

Spiritual Warfare

II. Understand warfare.

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Spiritual Warfare

III. Avoid unbelief.

Spiritual Warfare

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, (Ephesians 6:10, 11, 13; 17)

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Spiritual Warfare

III. Avoid unbelief.

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But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 3:14-15)

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Spiritual Warfare

III. Avoid unbelief.

Spiritual Warfare

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settled in the land of Canaan, while Lot settled among the cities of the valley and moved his tent as far as Sodom. 13 Now the men of Sodom were wicked, great sinners against the LORD. (Genesis 13:12-13)

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Spiritual Warfare

III. Avoid unbelief.

Spiritual Warfare

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all that generation also were gathered to their fathers. And there arose another generation after them who did not know the LORD… 11 And the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the LORD and served the Baals. 12 …They went after other gods, from among the gods of the peoples who were around them, and bowed down to them. (Judges 2:10-12)

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Spiritual Warfare

III. Avoid unbelief.

Spiritual Warfare

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shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise… write them on your doorposts (Deuteronomy 6:5-7, 9)

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Spiritual Warfare

III. Avoid unbelief.

Spiritual Warfare

“A moderated religion is as good for us as no religion at all—and more amusing.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

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Spiritual Warfare

III. Avoid unbelief.

Spiritual Warfare

IV. Know God.

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Spiritual Warfare

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. (Ephesians 6:13)

Spiritual Warfare

IV. Know God.

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And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. (Matthew 10:28-3)

Spiritual Warfare

IV. Know God.

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No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:37-39)

Spiritual Warfare

IV. Know God.

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“There is nothing like suspense and anxiety for barricading a human's mind against the Enemy (Jesus Christ). He wants men to be concerned with what they do; our business is to keep them thinking about what will happen to them.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

Spiritual Warfare

IV. Know God.

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My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. 30 I and the Father are one." (John 10:27-30)

Spiritual Warfare

IV. Know God.

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Application:

FAMILY MATTERS:

SPIRITUAL WARFARE (PART TWO)

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