Tuesday June 17: TC Day 3

2 Tim 2:11-13
"If we have died with him, we will also live with him
if we endure, we will also reign with him
if we deny him, he will also deny us
if we are faithless, he remains faithful
for he cannot deny himself."

Spiritual Warfare
A problem: We often don't believe that we are in a battle
1 Peter 5:8, Psalm 18: 31-39, Eph 6:10-13, Daniel 10, 2 Kings 6:15-17
The Devil is stronger than us, but not stronger than our God

Genesis 3:1-7, 2:15-18 --> Conversation between Eve and the serpent VS. conversation with God and Adam. Did Eve understand God's words and promises?
Mistake of Eve-- She downplayed God's permission ("nor shall you touch it" vs 3), She added to what God had prohibited, She downplayed God's judgement (along with Satan) "You will not die" v 4

Asymmetrical Warfare
A far-superior force and a little force. They attack like terrorists: unfair fighting to throw superior force off. Satan does not fight fair.
Romans 8:28 It is important how we respond to the devil.

How to fight
Temptation is not a sin, it's when we give in to it.
- practice, be disciplined: fasting, prayer, fellowship
- understand your sin patterns
- know what feeds your sin (what do you run to when stressed? tell your community/the body your sin)
- pray for deliverance from temptation

When you will be attacked
1. when you experience SPIRITUAL GROWTH
2. when you are INVADING the ENEMY'S TERRITORY
3. when you're EXPOSING THE ENEMY
4. when you're BREAKING WITH THE WORLD
5. IN A GREAT TIME OF BLESSING

Eph 6: 10-
-truth: doubt is one of the first schemes used
- righteousness: protects your heart
you know what is right --do good
choose to do the right things you know
- readiness with Gospel of peace: Romans used good footwear in battle. Stand firm in the gospel.
- faith in God's promises and word: extinguishes all lies and fears
2 Tim 1:7
- salvation: protects our minds, our identity in Christ is attacked most
*Demons have to obey what you say in Christ's name*
- sword of the spirit: offensive and defensive (word of God)
- prayer: deliverance from evil, allow the blood of Christ to work