The Unseen War (2)

Greg Sawyer

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The Unseen War

Ephesians 6:10–12 HCSB

10 Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the Devil. 12 For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.

Eph 6

1. Remember that We Fight From strength

A. Your Strength is Jesus

Ephesians 6:10 HCSB

10 Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength.

Vast Strength

2. Satan is A Formidable Foe

1 Peter 5:8–9 HCSB

8 Be serious! Be alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. 9 Resist him and be firm in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world.

Be serious! Be alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. 9 Resist him and be firm in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world. [1]

3. The World is Under Satan’s Spell

1 John 5:19 HCSB

19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world is under the sway of the evil one.

We know that we are of God, and the whole world is under the sway of the evil one.

2 Corinthians 4:3–4 HCSB

3 But if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 In their case, the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

to those who are perishing....In their case, the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers so they cannot see...

A. But a believer is in position to be safe from Satan

Because He Rescued us

Colossians 1:13 HCSB

13 He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son He loves.

And He Keeps us Secure

1 John 5:18 HCSB

18 We know that everyone who has been born of God does not sin, but the One who is born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him.

We know that everyone who has been born of God does not sin, but the One who is born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him.

Romans 13:12 HCSB

12 The night is nearly over, and the daylight is near, so let us discard the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Colossians 1:13 HCSB

13 He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son He loves.

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4. But your savior has overcome the enemy and in Christ you will too.

Paul is setting an attitude that the Believer is supposed to have. And before anything else there are some things that stand out about what we need in place to defeat our Foe.

A. Set your Eyes on Jesus

Psalm 25:15 HCSB

15 My eyes are always on the Lord, for He will pull my feet out of the net.

(HCSB) My eyes are always on the Lord, for He will pull my feet out of the net.

My eyes are always on the Lord, for He will pull my feet out of the net.

Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, 2 keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame and has sat down at the right hand of God’s throne.

Peter Beginning to sink but when he looked at Jesus.

B. Focus your Mind on The Hope of Jesus

1 Peter 1:13 HCSB

13 Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be serious and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be serious and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:8 HCSB

8 But since we belong to the day, we must be serious and put the armor of faith and love on our chests, and put on a helmet of the hope of salvation.

. But since we belong to the day, we must be serious and put the armor of faith and love on our chests, and put on a helmet of the hope of salvation.

NOTE THREE THINGS ABOUT THE TEXT

i. Its a Serious Matter

ii. Its rooted in Grace brought to you By Jesus

iii. Its involves our Faith in the tools he has given us.

(armor of faith and love on our chests, Helmet of Hope and salvation)

Therefore, you need to Set your Eyes, Focus your Mind on Hope and …

C. Subject your Will To Jesus

James 4:7–8 HCSB

7 Therefore, submit to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people!

Therefore, submit to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people!

1 Peter 1:14–16 HCSB

14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance. 15 But as the One who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; 16 for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy.

As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance. But as the One who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy.

Submit To God

Draw Near to God

Let God Shape you

Determine to be Set apart for God.

[1] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.

[2] The Holy Bible: Holman Christian standard version. (2009). (). Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers.

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