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We are at War. War: “Open Armed Conflict” Conflict: Active struggle Stakes: Our souls (1Sam 17:8-9) Enemy: Satan. Satan is Our Enemy. Satan is a murderer and liar (Jn8:44) He seeks souls to devour (1Pt 5:8) He possesses three classes of weaponry Temptation (1Cor 7:5; Mt 4:1-11)
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We are at War • War: “Open Armed Conflict” • Conflict: Active struggle • Stakes: Our souls (1Sam 17:8-9) • Enemy: Satan
Satan is Our Enemy • Satan is a murderer and liar (Jn8:44) • He seeks souls to devour (1Pt 5:8) • He possesses three classes of weaponry • Temptation (1Cor 7:5; Mt 4:1-11) • Lust (Jas 4:1,2; 1 Pt 2:11) • Lies (Gen 3:4, Acts 5:3)
We Must Win • Our options are winning or losing • Winning requires standing firm • Resisting (1 Pt 5:9; Eph 6:13) • Immovability (1Cor 15:58) • Finishing (Heb 3:14)
Winning Requires Armor • Belt of Truth
Winning Requires Armor • Belt of Truth (Jn 17:17; Rom 1:16-17) • Breastplate of Righteousness
Winning Requires Armor • Belt of Truth (Jn 17:17; Rom 1:16-17) • Breastplate of Righteousness (1Jn 3:7; 1Pt 2:11; 1Pt 3:11) • Sandals of Preparation
Winning Requires Armor • Belt of Truth (Jn 17:17; Rom 1:16-17) • Breastplate of Righteousness (1Jn 3:7; 1Pt 2:11; 1Pt 3:11) • Sandals of Preparation (2Tim 2:2; 2Tim 4:2; 1Pt 3:15)
Winning Requires Armor • Shield of Faith
Winning Requires Armor • Shield of Faith (Rom 10:17; 1Jn 5:4) • Helmet of Salvation
Winning Requires Armor • Shield of Faith (Rom 10:17; 1Jn 5:4) • Helmet of Salvation (1Th 5:8; 2Pt 3:18) • Sword of the Spirit
Winning Requires Armor • Shield of Faith (Rom 10:17; 1Jn 5:4) • Helmet of Salvation (1Th 5:8; 2Pt 3:18) • Sword of the Spirit (Heb 4:12; 2Cor 10:3-6) • Prayer (Eph 6:18)
Put Your Armor On • We are at war against Satan • Winning requires standing firm • Standing firm requires armor • Therefore, put your armor on