“the reality of evil” ephesians 6. 10 finally, be strong in the lord and in his mighty power

“The Reality of Evil”“The Reality of Evil”Ephesians 6Ephesians 6

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

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.

11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.

12 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.

12 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.

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.

Our Adversary is Strategic

Our Adversary is Strategic

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

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.

11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your

stand against the devil's schemes.

Schemes: Greek

methodeia

Cunning arts, deceit, craft, trickery:“To follow up and investigate by method and settled plan…”

Our Adversary is Spiritual

Our Adversary is Spiritual

12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood…

12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood…

Our Adversary is Organized

Our Adversary is Organized

….but against the rulers,

against the authorities,

against the powers of this dark world…

….but against the rulers,

against the authorities,

against the powers of this dark world…

Three Terms Used:Three Terms Used:

RulersRulers

PowersPowers

AuthoritiesAuthorities

Rulers: Greek arche

The first person or thing in a series, the leader

The first place, principality, rule, magistracy

Authorities: Greek

exousia

The power of rule or government “the power of him whose will and commands must be submitted to by

others and obeyed”; jurisdiction. One who possesses authority; a ruler, a human magistrate; the leading and more powerful among created beings superior to man, spiritual potentates

Powers: Greek

kosmokrator

Lord of the world, prince of this age a) the devil and his demons

Our Adversary is Evil

Our Adversary is Evil

…and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

…and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Evil: Greek poneria

Depravity, iniquity, wickedness; malice; evil purposes and desires

Our Adversary is Patient

Our Adversary is Patient

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.

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.

Because of these Facts…

In our Response…

Because of these Facts…

In our Response…

We must think StrategicallyWe must think Strategically

We must fight Spiritually

We must fight Spiritually

We must organize ourselves

Intentionally

We must organize ourselves

Intentionally

We must operate with Moral Clarity

We must operate with Moral Clarity

We must respond Untiringly

We must respond Untiringly