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We are runners in a race; we are sheep in a sheepfold; we are branches of a vine. But also, the Bible says that we are soldiers engaged in a battle against spiritual enemies. The Christian faces three bitter enemies—the world, the flesh, and the devil.
1) Why is it necessary that we engage in warfare or combat? 1 Tim. 6:12; 1 Peter 2:9-12; 1 Peter 5:8. 2) What is your understanding of “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood”? John 3:17-21. What are some other words that can be used in place of ‘wrestle’?
1. Identifying the Enemy. • Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) - "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."
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction. So when Jesus says “Love your enemies,” he is setting forth a profound and ultimately inescapable admonition.
We have opposition in Christianity. Successful Christianity MUST include Spiritual Warfare. We MUST understand the enemies of our soul, their strategic plan and the Spiritual weapons we’ve been give to defeat them and live victoriously. Spiritual warfare involves much more then rebuking the devil. Three enemies.
Aug 27, 2017 · 1. Our ultimate enemy is Satan & demons (Eph 6:12) 2. World is Satan’s ally to provide external pressure. 3. Our sinful nature is the traitor within - betraying us to Satan, giving him access to further enslave us. 4.
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Feb 1, 2022 · Answer. The apostle Paul recognized the fact there is an internal battle within each one of us; every believer has an “enemy within” that we must fight. This lifelong battle between the flesh and the Spirit will rage until our death.