1. Victory is achieved by knowing Satan s Schemes Eph. 6:11-12 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of

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1 Ephesians 6:10-13

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3 Ephesians 6:10-20

4 1. Victory is achieved by knowing Satan s Schemes Eph. 6:11-12 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

5 Satan s Schemes Mention of the schemes of the devil reminds us of the trickery and subterfuge by which evil and temptation present themselves in our lives. Evil rarely looks evil until it accomplishes its goal; it gains entrance by appearing attractive, desirable, and perfectly legitimate - Snodgrass

6 Satan s Schemes Confusion - 2 Cor.4:4; Luke 8:12 Destroy - Rev. 9:11; Luke 22:31; John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:8 Disobedience - Eph. 2:2-3 Doubt - Gen. 3:1-5; Matt. 4:3-11 Deceit - 2 Cor.11:3; Acts 5:3; John 8:44; Rev. 20:8 Discouragement - 1 Thess. 2:18

7 Satan s Schemes Discord, division - James 3:13-16 Pride - 1 Chron.21:1-2; 1 Tim.3:6 Temptation - Matt.4:3-11; Gen. 3 Tongue: gossip & slander - James 3:6; 1 Tim. 5:13-15 Trials - Job 1-2; Rev. 2:10 False Ministers - 2 Cor. 11:13-15 False Doctrine - 1 Tim.4:1

8 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 and excessive and unhealthy interest in them. - C. S. Lewis

9 2. Victory is achieved by Resting in Christ s Power Eph. 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Phil 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

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11 2. Victory is achieved by Resting in Christ s Power John 15 - abide in me Eph. 3:20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us

12 2. Victory is achieved by Resting in Christ s Power Eph. 1:19,20 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead..

13 2. Victory is achieved by Resting in Christ s Power 1 John 4:4 You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. 2 Chronicles 32:7; 2 Kings 6:16-17

14 3. Victory is achieved by putting on God s armor Eph. 6:11,13 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm

15 3. Victory is achieved by putting on God s armor Belt of truth Breastplate of righteousness Boots of the good news Shield of faith Helmet of salvation Sword of the Spirit

16 3. Victory is achieved by putting on God s armor Rom.13:12,14 The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

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18 1. Knowing your Enemy s schemes 2. Be strengthened by God s Power 3. Wear God s protection

19 J. C. Ryle The saddest symptom about many so-called Christians is the utter absence of anything like conflict and fight in their Christianity. they go through the motions of attending religious services each week But of the great spiritual warfare,--its watchings and strugglings, its agonies and anxieties, its battles and contests,--of all this they appear to know nothing at all.

20 According to the Barna Research Three out of five adults (60%) said that the devil, or Satan, is not a living being but is a symbol of evil. 50% of born again Christians deny Satan s existence compared with 45% in Slightly more than seven out of ten Catholics (73%) said the devil is nonexistent and only a symbol of evil (2004)

21 Ephesians 6:10-13 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers

22 Ephesians 6:10-13 against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.