We've learned there is a fight.  We can set ourselves up for struggle because we ignore the struggle, or we assume we are not equipped.  But...we are equipped with the full armor of God.  We have to be prepared and be ready for the fight!

More Than Meets the Eye

Getting Ready for the Fight

Ephesians 6:10-18

#1) Know your enemy

see v11

#2) Know your battlefield

See v12

Three battlefields: 1) in your mind, 2) in your body, 3) in your world.

See Ephesians 2:2-3

Mind - deceptive thoughts

Body - disordered desires

The World - normalized sin

#3) Know your equipment

see v13-18

Seven weapons of spiritual warfare:

1. Truth

2. Righteous character of God

3. Peace/Confidence in God

4. Firm faith

5. Sure salvation

6. Spirit empowered Word of God

7. Prayer

#4) Know your Champion

See v10