The conclusion of the Ephesians’ series focuses on spiritual warfare and how to combat the evil we are faced with. As we put on the whole armor of God, we can stand against the wiles of the devil.

2 Corinthians 4:4   Spiritual warfare

Matthew 13:19 – The wicked one; Mark 4:15 – Satan; Luke 8:12 – The devil

1 Peter 5:8 – Adversary; 1 Thessalonians 3:4 – Tempter; Revelation 12:10 – Accuser

Ephesians 2:1-3   Three fronts 1. The world, 2. Demons, 3. Lust of our flesh   Air is unseen by influential

Ephesians 6:11-13   Our struggle is not against flesh and blood. He functions undercover, cleverly camouflaged in secrecy.

People end up as puppets

Ephesians 1:18-23   Jesus already won the battle.

14 – 4:17-23   This is now your lie; 1:1-14 your truth now

14 – 4:21-24   Righteousness is the new you. Live right,

15 – Peace 1:2; 6:23; 2:14-17; 4:3

16 – Faith 2:8-9; 3:12, 17 – Faith is a full realization of your own inability and absolute confidence in God’s ability.

17 – Helmet of salvation – 1:13 -14, 2:7, 3: 9-11

17 – The sword of the spirit; the Word of God

18 – Pray – Matthew 6:9-13: 1:15-23; 3:14-21