MESSAGE – FRIDAY
SPIRITUAL WARFARE 3/8
WAR FOR THE RETAINING OF NEW CONVERTS

1. INTRODUCTION

We were born on a planet at war, dominated by God’s enemy.

There are 4 forces: Jesus and the Church vs. the Devil and the World;

Our fight is not against people – Ephesians 6:10-12;

To fight against the enemy, we must use the weapons of the spiritual world – Ephesians 6:13-18

2. ESTABLISHING PEOPLE

When a person is converted, there is a great war to keep them firm:
-in Jesus;
-in the Word;
-in the Church;

To establish people, we must do continuous intercession (spiritual warfare) for new converts by praying:
-Our Father;
-Ephesians 1;
-Ephesians 3;

Intercession is a very powerful subject.

3. ATTACKS OF THE DEVIL

The devil launches attacks:
– psychological warfare;
– espionage and counter-espionage;
– persecution – Mark 4:16-17
– tribulation – Mark 4:16-17

4. COMBAT TACTICS

The combat tactics we have are:
– praying for the NCs so that Jesus may be formed;
– visiting, calling, following up;
– offering bookstore material;