Summit Church
Sunday, May 1, 2022
      • Ephesians 1:3ESV

  • Victory Belongs to Jesus
  • Ephesians 6:11 ESV
    11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
    The devil attacks God’s image.
    Not cope. Walk in victory.
    Ephesians 1:3 ESV
    3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,
    Put on Gods Armour
    Ephesians 6:10–18 ESV
    10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
    Ephesians 6:13 ESV
    13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
    God’s Armour Has Seven Pieces
    Spiritual Warfare Myths And Truths
    Ephesians 6:12 ESV
    12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
    The Truth About The Father Of Lies
    He’s real
    He’s not Gods equal (not omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent)
    Liar
    John 8:44 “44 You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”
    Already defeated
    Col 2:15 “15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.”
    Stand 4x’s in Eph 6
    How to stand
    What was your takeaway from this message?
    What is spiritual warfare?
    Why does a lion tamer use a four footed chair? What did you learn from that example?
    What did you learn about the devil?
    What is the emphasis on in the Ephesians 6 passage?
        • Ephesians 6:11ESV

        • Ephesians 1:3ESV

        • Ephesians 6:10–18ESV

        • Ephesians 6:13ESV

        • Ephesians 6:12ESV

        Winning Group Questions

        What is spiritual warfare?


        Why does a lion tamer use a four footed chair? What did you learn from that example?


        What did you learn about the devil?


        What is the emphasis on in the Ephesians 6 passage?


        Why don't we need to fight the devil?