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“The Reality of Evil”“The Reality of Evil”Ephesians 6Ephesians 6
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10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
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11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
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12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
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13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
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Our Adversary is Strategic
Our Adversary is Strategic
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10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
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11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your
stand against the devil's schemes.
11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your
stand against the devil's schemes.
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Schemes: Greek
methodeia
Cunning arts, deceit, craft, trickery:“To follow up and investigate by method and settled plan…”
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Our Adversary is Spiritual
Our Adversary is Spiritual
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12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood…
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood…
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Our Adversary is Organized
Our Adversary is Organized
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….but against the rulers,
against the authorities,
against the powers of this dark world…
….but against the rulers,
against the authorities,
against the powers of this dark world…
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Three Terms Used:Three Terms Used:
RulersRulers
PowersPowers
AuthoritiesAuthorities
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Rulers: Greek arche
The first person or thing in a series, the leader
The first place, principality, rule, magistracy
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Authorities: Greek
exousia
The power of rule or government “the power of him whose will and commands must be submitted to by
others and obeyed”; jurisdiction. One who possesses authority; a ruler, a human magistrate; the leading and more powerful among created beings superior to man, spiritual potentates
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Powers: Greek
kosmokrator
Lord of the world, prince of this age a) the devil and his demons
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Our Adversary is Evil
Our Adversary is Evil
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…and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
…and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
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Evil: Greek poneria
Depravity, iniquity, wickedness; malice; evil purposes and desires
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Our Adversary is Patient
Our Adversary is Patient
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13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
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Because of these Facts…
In our Response…
Because of these Facts…
In our Response…
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We must think StrategicallyWe must think Strategically
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We must fight Spiritually
We must fight Spiritually
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We must organize ourselves
Intentionally
We must organize ourselves
Intentionally
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We must operate with Moral Clarity
We must operate with Moral Clarity
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We must respond Untiringly
We must respond Untiringly