Stand Your Ground Against the Enemy
Scripture Focus
Ephesians Postures
Spiritual Warfare Reality
- Unseen but real battle against Satan/demons (not flesh/blood; Eph 6:12)
- 56% of Americans believe Satan is real (Barna study)
- Targets believers to destroy marriages, families, faith, churches
- Satan: roaring lion (1 Pet 5:8), tempter (1 Thess 3:5), dragon/serpent/deceiver (Rev 12:9), murderer/liar (John 8:44)
- Origin: Satan's rebellion, 1/3 angels cast out (Rev 12:7-9; Isa 14:12; Luke 10:18); now demons on earth
- Angels minister to believers (Heb 1:14)
- Believers: oppressed (not possessed) from outside (1 John 4:4; Luke 13 spirit of infirmity)
Key Instructions (Eph 6)
Armor of God
Defensive
- Belt of truth: Know God's Word to discern lies
- Breastplate of righteousness: Guard heart (Prov 4:23)
- Feet with gospel of peace: Share gospel, advance kingdom
- Shield of faith: Quench fiery darts (fear; 2 Tim 1:7)
- Helmet of salvation: Protect mind, take thoughts captive (2 Cor 10:5)
Offensive
- Sword of Spirit (Word of God): Quote Scripture (Luke 4)
- Prayer/supplication: Persistent intercession (Eph 6:18)
Closing
- Invitation for battle-weary to stand for prayer
- Prayer for strength, deliverance (Isa 59:19)
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