The Reality of Spiritual Warfare

Allan Driver 12/08/12 Key Verses: Ephesians 2:1-2 Humanity is in a war Colossians 1:10-14 Ephesians 2:1-2 The Christian is in a war, a Spiritual war, facing real enemies. A war that has 3 formidable foes pitted against us - the devil, the world and self, the flesh. Who are these enemies? 1. Satan. 2. The World. 3. Self, the flesh. 1. Satan - He is a counterfeit What is Satans plan of attack? He tempts the Believer. He deceives the Believer. He accuses the Believer. He aims to destroy the Believer. Ephesians 6:11 Remember Satan is defeated! Hebrews 2:14 1 John 3:8 Satan's Destiny. Isaiah 14:15 Revelation 20:10 The Battle continues… 2. The World Worldliness is a way of thinking 2 Corinthians 4:4 James 3:15-17 Romans 12:2 3. Self, the flesh. Sinful nature of man. Genesis 4:7 Romans 13:14 (ESV) The War is Won 2 Peter 1:3-4 Let us rejoice in the victory God has provided through Jesus Christ and so take our stand in today's battle because