War of the Worlds 

Part 1 - The Battle Field 

Group Questions 

What do you want to remember about this past week?

What historical event would you like to know more about?

What do you have a burden for?

Text Questions                       

What are the differences between Christianity and Critical Theory?

Read Ephesians 6:10-12 

Who is our struggle against?

Read 2 Corinthians 11:15

What does it mean that satan masquerades as an angel of light?

How does satan counterfeit Jesus?

Read 1 Peter 5:8

What do we learn about satan in this verse?

Read Revelation 12:10

 Who is the accuser?

 Read the verses and compare them with Critical Theories terms;

Read Matthew 10:6-10

Critic: deconstruction, non-binary, non-patriarchal, self-love, self-identity  

Read Acts 4:12

Critic: inclusive, tolerant, open minded 

Read Romans 12:1-2

Critic:fluidity, self identity, you do you 

 Read 2 Timothy 2:22

Critic: social justice, pride, toxic culture, virtue signaling 

Read John 3:3

 Critic: conversion -woke, coming out, self-realization

Read Ephesians 2:8-9 

 Critic: judgment -intolerant, phobias, hate,(institution, systemic, historical) cancel culture  

Read Hebrews 9:27

Critic: salvation - educated, empowered, right side of history, being the real me

Personal Questions

Do you agree with Critical Theory?

Who can you be praying for who is struggling with these topics?

Application 

We need to lovingly stand against this counterfeit gospel

We need to pray for wisdom 

Verses

Ephesians 6:10-12 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.  For 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. 13 Therefore 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.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.

1 Peter 5:8 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Revelation 12:10 For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down

Matthew 10:6-10  6 “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.’7 ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife,8 and the two will become one flesh.’So they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

Acts 4:12 12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”.

Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

2 Timothy 2:22 22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

John 3:3 3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again

Hebrews 9:27 Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,

Ephesians 2:8-98 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—9 not by works, so that no one can boast.