What We’re Up Against

Sermon:           What We’re Up Against                                     Ephesians 6:10-13

Ephesians 6:10   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.

I. Finally, Be Strong in the Lord…

II. For We Do Not Wrestle Against Flesh and Blood

All evil is part of a larger satanic administration. As Christians, this knowledge must inform

• The way we think about and deal with our own sin

• The way we think about and deal with sin in others

• The way we think about and deal with sin in the world