TOP SECRET: BATTLE ORDERS INSIDE
Ephesians 6:10-18
I. The Enemy
a. We’re not fighting flesh and blood
b. We’re fighting principalities
c. We’re fighting powers of darkness
d. We’re fighting spiritual wickedness in high places
II. The Armor
a. Loins girded about with truth
i. God is the only truth in this life
b. Breastplate of Righteousness
i. Satan aims for our hearts because that is a major weak point in our lives
c. Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel
i. Always be ready to share the gospel with people.
ii. Always be ready to defend the faith
d. Shield of faith
i. The stronger your faith, the stronger your shield against Satan
e. Helmet of Salvation
i. You must be saved before you even fight
III. The Weapons
a. Sword of the Spirit – God’s Word
b. Prayer
i. Pray without ceasing – I Thessalonians 5:17
ii. Ask and God will give it to you – John 14:14
IV. The Plan
a. Read your Bible everyday
i. Bible study is Christians growth – I Peter 2:2
ii. Seven results of Bible Study
1. It keeps us from sin – Psalm 119:11
2. It builds us up – Acts 20:32
3. We can live and not be ashamed – Psalm 119:116
4. We can know the truth – Psalm 119:160
5. We can know where we are goin – Psalm 119:105
6. WE can have understanding – Psalm 199:99
7. WE can know right form wrong – Hebrews 5:14
b. Pray without ceasing – I Thessalonians 5:17
c. Witness – it’s our duty as Christians
