Battle Strategies

Battle Strategies

 

 

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Ephesians 6:12

 

– Rulers of This Worlds Darkness –

This phrase describes the spiritual forces that dominate the present age.

Kosmokratoras = Evil, Ignorance

Kosmos (World) Kratos (Power)

 

For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory.

Colossians 1:27

 

We are made in the very image of God.

Genesis 1:27

 

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago. 

Ephesians 2:10

 

You are adopted as God’s child, and you are given his grace without restriction 

Ephesians 1:5

 

And we carry the very same power that raised Christ from the dead.

Romans 8:11

 

10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Ephesians 6:10-17

 

(1) Belt of Truth

 

Without a commitment to truth, the rest of the spiritual armor is ineffective. 

 

Whenever he tells a lie, he speaks from his own nature, because he is a liar and the father of lies.

John 8:44

 

I am the way, the truth, and the life.

John 14:6

 

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.

John 16:13

 

Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.

John 17:17

 

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

John 8:32

 

(1) Belt of Truth

(2) Breastplate of Righteousness

 

He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God in Christ. 

2 Corinthians 5:21

 

My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the One who is truly righteous.

John 2:1

 

He saved us not because of the righteous things we have done, but because of His mercy.

Titus 2:5

 

I have been old and I have been young, but I have never seen the righteous forsaken by God.

Psalms 37:25

 

As servants of God we practice godly living, by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love, by truthful speech, and the power of God, with the weapons of righteousness.

2 Corinthians 6:6-7

 

(1) Belt of Truth

(2) Breastplate of Righteousness

(3) Shoes of the Gospel of Peace

 

Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace.

Romans 5:1

 

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.

John 14:27

 

(1) Belt of Truth

(2) Breastplate of Righteousness

(3) Shoes of the Gospel of Peace

(4) Shield of Faith

 

Faith is having deliberate confidence in the character of God even when we don’t understand His ways.

 

Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exist and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Hebrews 11:6

 

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:1

 

Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. 

Hebrews 12:2

 

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith.

1 Peter 5:7-10

 

It is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him. 

Hebrews 11:6

 

It shall be done for you according to your faith. 

Matthew 9:29

 

(1) Belt of Truth

(2) Breastplate of Righteousness

(3) Shoes of the Gospel of Peace

(4) Shield of Faith

(5) Helmet of Salvation

 

SALVATION: Deliverance from the power of sin, to save, help in distress, rescue, deliver, set free

 

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind .

Romans 12:2

 

The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every allegation that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5

 

To wear the helmet of salvation means to live every day focused on eternity and the promised future we have.

 

(1) Belt of Truth

(2) Breastplate of Righteousness

(3) Shoes of the Gospel of Peace

(4) Shield of Faith

(5) Helmet of Salvation

(6) Sword of the Spirit

 

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

Hebrews 4:12

 

NO, It is written! Man shall not live by bread alone, but every word that precedes out of the mouth of God.

Matthew 4:4

 

The Word of God spoken out of our mouth is one of the most powerful weapons we have!

 

Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.

Ephesians 6:18

 

Prayer connects us directly to God. Our ARMOR is only as strong as our prayer life!

 

The BELT OF TRUTH reminds us that Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. 

The BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS reflects His perfect righteousness given to us through is sacrifice.

The shoes of the GOSPEL OF PEACE symbolize the peace we have in Christ, who reconciled us to God.

The SHIELD OF FAITH points to Christ, the author and finisher of our faith.

The HELMET OF SALVATION reminds us that salvation is found in Him. 

The SWORD OF THE SPIRIT — The WORD OF GOD is Christ Himself — The LIVING WORD.