December 2005: The WHY in Ephesians

Ephesians 6:10-18

WHY FIGHT?
Introduction
**Talk about the Roman armor.

Who are we fighting?
o The Devil (6:11)
o Not against flesh and blood (6:12)
o Evil forces of the unseen world (6:12)
o Mighty powers of darkness (6:12)
o Wicked spirits (6:12)
o The enemy (6:13)

How do we fight?
l Every piece of God’s armor (6:13)
l Belt of truth (6:14)
l Armor of righteousness (6:14)
l Shoes of piece (6:15)
l Shield of faith (6:16)
l Helmet of salvation (6:17)
l Sword of the Spirit (6:17)
l PRAY! PRAY! PRAY! PRAY! (6:18)

Conclusion
l We will win!
l 2Kings 6:13-18 – Elisha
l Revelation 12:7-12
l Mark 16:13-19
l “So that after the battle you will still be standing firm” (6:13)