ephesians 6:10-18

Why is life so hard? 
What is Spiritual Warfare?
How can we have victory? 

Ephesians 6:10-11 "A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 
 
1. You can be either strong or weak in the Lord.
John 15:5 
The power of God is found in the person of God. You can’t do what you’re called to do, if its only you doing it. 
 
2. You have an enemy, and he has a plan. 
1 Peter 5:8 

3. God has provided what you need to be victorious.
2 Peter 1:3 
 
Ephesians 6:12 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.
 
1. You are in a battle. 
Hebrews 10:36 

2. Your battle is not against people. 
Luke 4:18 
Unsaved people are not our opponents, they are our objective. 
 
3. You will have to learn fight properly. 
2 Corinthians 10:4 
Dealing with the demonic world is different than fighting in the physical world: you can’t wage supernatural wars with natural weapons. 

Ephesians 6:13 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. 
 
1. Put on ALL of God’s armor.
Ephesians 6:14-18 

2. You are called to stand, not run away. 
Galatians 6:9 
When it comes to spiritual warfare, ignorance is not bliss—ignorance is surrender. 
 
Are you engaging in biblical spiritual warfare?
It’s time to stand against the schemes of the devil.