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SATAN. REVIEW. NT focus on our spiritual enemy He is real He is dangerous He is hard to identify He is a schemer He has powerful tools We can make him more powerful in our lives. SATAN. DEFEATING THE ENEMY. ASSURED VICTORY. Jesus came to destroy Satan’s works (I John 3:8; Heb. 2:14-15)
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REVIEW • NT focus on our spiritual enemy • He is real • He is dangerous • He is hard to identify • He is a schemer • He has powerful tools • We can make him more powerful in our lives
SATAN DEFEATING THE ENEMY
ASSURED VICTORY • Jesus came to destroy Satan’s works (I John 3:8; Heb. 2:14-15) • Jesus watched Satan fall from heaven (Luke 10:18) • He will be crushed (Rom. 16:20) • A place prepared for him (Mt. 25:41; Rev. 20:10) • Resist him… he will flee (Jam. 4:7; Mt. 4:10-11) • I Cor. 10:13
FIGHTING SATAN • Consider II Tim. 2:21 • Be aware of his schemes • Don’t give him extra opportunities • Job’s method (Job 1:20-22; 2:10)
FIGHTING SATAN WITHSPIRITUAL WEAPONS • II Cor. 10:1-6 • Rom. 13:12 • Eph. 6:10-20
THE ARMOR OF GOD(Eph. 6:10-20) • Our strength comes from God (10) • Put on the armor / take up the armor (11,13)
THE ARMOR OF GOD(Eph. 6:10-20) • Truth (14; Eph. 4:25) • Righteousness (14; Rom. 12:21) • Preparation of the Gospel (15; Is. 52:7; Mt. 13:19; Col. 1:13) • Faith (16; Job 1-2; I John 5:4-5) • Salvation (17; Mt. 10:28) • Spirit / Word of God (17) • Love (I Thes. 5:8) • Prayer (18) • Be alert (18; I Pet. 5:8) • Pray for the warriors (19-20)
Conclusion • God has provided the victory • God has provided the armor • Which side will we fight for?