Winning the War

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Winning the War
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Stand

• Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty
  power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you
  can take your STAND against the devils schemes.
  12For 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. 13Therefore 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. 14STAND firm
  then. Eph. 610-14a. NIV

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• 4But you belong to God, my dear children. You
  have already won your fight with these false
  prophets who are empowered by the spirit of
  anti-Christ, because the Spirit who lives in you
  is greater than the spirit who lives in the
  world. 1 John 44 NLT
• What can we say about such wonderful things as
  these? If God is for us, who can ever be against
  us? Rom. 831 NLT

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TRUTH

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled
around your waist14a. NIV
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Righteousness
This flexible armour was made up of metal strips
held together with metal ties. They were so heavy
that soldiers had to help each other to put them
on.
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Peace
These sandals were designed to help the Romans
march for long distances. They were strong, well
ventilated and allowed the soldiers to march very
quickly. The sandals often had metal studs at the
bottom to make them last longer.
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Faith
These military shields were made of wood, covered
on the out- side with thick leather, which not
only deadened the shock of missiles, but
protected the frame of the shield from the
fire-tipped darts used in the artillery of the
ancients.
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Laser Darts

• Discouragement
• Doubt
• Betrayal
• Helplessness
• Loneliness

• Self-pity
• Unfair criticism
• Financial troubles
• False accusations

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Faith

• And without faith it is impossible to please God,
  because anyone who comes to him must believe that
  he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly
  seek him. Heb. 116 NIV
• Trust in the LORD with all your heart do not
  depend on your own understanding. 6Seek his will
  in all you do, and he will direct your paths. Pr.
  35,6 NLT

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Salvation
Centurions and other Officers wore crests on the
top of their helmets so that the other men could
follow them in battle. The helmets helped to
protect the head, face and neck in a battle.
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Offensive weapons

• Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the
  word of God. 18Pray at all times and on every
  occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay
  alert and be persistent in your prayers for all
  Christians everywhere. Ephesians 617,18

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