“There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe , and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them.
They themselves, are equally pleased by both errors, and hail a materialist or magician with the same delight. ”
C. S. Lewis
We have an
Ephesians 6:10-11 NIV
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Ezekiel 28:14-16 NIV
14 You were anointed as a guardian cherub,
for so I ordained you.
You were on the holy mount of God;
you walked among the fiery stones.
15 You were blameless in your ways
from the day you were created
till wickedness was found in you.
16 Through your widespread trade
you were filled with violence,
and you sinned.
So I drove you in disgrace from the mount of God,
and I expelled you, guardian cherub,
from among the fiery stones.
Isaiah 14:12-15 NIV
12 How you have fallen from heaven,
morning star, son of the dawn!
You have been cast down to the earth,
you who once laid low the nations!
13 You said in your heart,
“I will ascend to the heavens;
I will raise my throne
above the stars of God;
I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly,
on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon
14 I will ascend above the tops of the clouds;
I will make myself like the Most High.”
15 But you are brought down to the realm of the dead,
to the depths of the pit.
Liar
Accuser
Adversary
Temptor
Destroyer
Deceiver
Satan exists to
Jeremiah 10:6 NIV
6 No one is like you, Lord;
you are great,
and your name is mighty in power.
God
Satan
We are in a
Ephesians 6:12 NIV
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
“Spiritual Warfare is not an option; it’s a necessity. If you’re a child of God, you’re in a battle for your faith.”
Billy Graham
We fight from
Colossians 2:13-15 NIV
13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins,
4 having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.
15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
Ephesians 6:13 NIV
13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Spiritual Warfare is
Build up our
Ephesians 6:10 NIV
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
1 Timothy 4:7 NIV
7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself for godliness …
Be covered in the
Ephesians 6:14-17 NIV
14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.
16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Belt of Truth Vs.
Philippians 4:8 NIV
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true,… think about such things.
Breastplate of Righteousness Vs.
2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Shoes of Peace Vs.
1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV
13 No temptation has overtaken you… God will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
Shield of Faith Vs.
Isaiah 54:17 NIV
7 No weapon formed against you shall prosper…
Helmet of Salvation Vs.
Isaiah 26:3 NKJV
3 You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You…
Sword of the Spirit Vs.
John 17:17 NIV
17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.
God makes the armor
But we must choose to
Boldly advance the
Ephesians 6:18-20 NIV
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
The armor