IntroductionRevelation 12:1-17 – Revelation details a figurative battle between good and evil.Philippians 2:25 – First century saints are often described as soldiers.What does it take to be a soldier for Christ?We have to fight! I Timothy 6:12I Timothy 1:18-19Jude 1:3II Timothy 4:6-8 – Paul fought a good fight.This is a spiritual fight.II Corinthians 10:3-6We must endure hardship. II Timothy 2:3II Timothy 4:7A good soldier does not quit!We have to be focused. I Timothy 1:18-19II Timothy 2:4 – Don’t be distracted by this world.I Corinthians 16:13 – Be on the alert!We must be skilled with the right weapon. Ephesians 6:10-17II Timothy 3:16-17 – The Word of God is the weapon we need.Romans 1:16We can’t be effective wielding the sword of the Spirit without training and practice.Titus 1:9-10I Timothy 4:13-16I Corinthians 15:55-57 – God gives us the victory! We just have to stay faithful to Him.Jude 1:24-25