SPIRITUAL CONFLICT
1. Characteristics, Da 7:21; Mt 10:34; Lu 14:31; Ro 7:23; 1 Co 9:26; 2 Co 10:4; Ga 5:17; Ep 6:12; Ph 1:30; 1 Ti 1:18; 6:12; 2 Ti 2:4; 4:7; He 10:32; 1 Pe 2:11; Re 12:17; 13:7; 19:11.
Overcoming Strongholds Pt 2
The fallen human mind is at odds with God’s thinking because of its internal nature. But it has the capacity to know God and be transformed and restored by him.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Overcoming Strongholds Pt 1
Christians are in conflict with the devil, the world, and the flesh. Satan gives the world the ability to persecute, deceive, and seduce believers on the outside. Internal sinfulness hinders believers’ ability to truly serve God.
2 Corinthians 10:4
Church Accountability
Despite the fact that God is sovereign, all people are responsible to him for whatever they do, say, or think.
In those days, there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes. Judges 21:25
Trust In God Our Rock
There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. 1 Samuel 2:2
The value of putting one’s trust in God is emphasized throughout Scripture. This trust, which is nourished by a knowledge of God’s revealed truth, manifests itself in a life lived in accordance with his will. In the Bible, there are examples of right trust being placed in others.
Grounds for trust in God
Trust in God’s power and strength Ex 14:31; 2Ti 1:12 Also see: 2Sa 22:1-3 pp Ps 18:2-3; Ps 9:9-10; 115:9-11; 144:1-2
Answered Prayer | Praying in the Spirit
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: 1 Corinthians 14:2
Jesus Christ and his disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit. Christlikeness and the fruit of the Spirit are visible effects in the lives of believers.
The Holy Spirit indwells Jesus Christ
Isa 11:2; Mt 12:18; Isa 42:1; Lk 4:18; Isa 61:1; Ac 10:38
Blocks to Answered Prayer Pt 2 Fear
Fear is a state of uneasiness or suffering brought on by apprehension about harm to one’s future. Throughout the Bible, there are several examples of fearful situations. However, it proclaims that only God is to be feared and that human fear might be an opportunity to grow in faith in him.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18