foundation 5 - spiritual warfare
What is spiritual warfare?
2 Corinthians 2:14 (NKJV) - Now thanks [be] to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.
2 Peter 1:3 (NKJV) - as His divine power has given to us all things that [pertain] to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,
James 4:7 (NKJV) - Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
1 John 4:4 (NKJV) - You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV) - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Weapon #1: Temptation
Weapon #2: Condemnation
Weapon #3: Devastation
2 Corinthians 2:14 (NKJV) - Now thanks [be] to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.
- God's will for you is victory. Because of Christ's victory at Calvary over sin, death, and the devil, every believer has the right and ability to walk victoriously in life, free from guilt, condemnation, fear, bondage to sin, and other areas of defeat (3 John 2). God will always lead you in triumph in Christ, and He will never lead you to defeat.
2 Peter 1:3 (NKJV) - as His divine power has given to us all things that [pertain] to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,
- God has given you everything you need for life and godliness through knowing Jesus in a personal way. Before you were saved, the devil was your master, controlling your life (Galatians 4:8). Now that you have been "born again," Jesus has given you what you need to face life and live godly.
James 4:7 (NKJV) - Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
- As a believer you can now resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Believers in the Bible overcame Satan, and so can you (Revelation 12:11).
1 John 4:4 (NKJV) - You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
- You can overcome the devil. He that is in you (Jesus) is greater than he that is in the world (the devil). This should give you confidence to face life's difficulties, knowing God is on your side.
1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV) - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
- To wage spiritual warfare effectively you must know your enemy. It is essential you become aware of his tactics, not just the fact that he exists. You will find that Satan takes on three basic roles in his attack on the believer and uses three basic weapons he hopes to defeat you with. Check out each link below for more information on each weapon used by the enemy:
Weapon #1: Temptation
Weapon #2: Condemnation
Weapon #3: Devastation