Description

I) Introduction 

• The kingdom of God will face opposition from the enemy of the soul and his cohorts 
• The war of the ages begins in the garden of Eden Gen 3.15 

II) The Causes 

• The distinctiveness of the people of God   
• The holiness of the people of God  
• The war of the ages with the people of God Gen 3.15 

III) The Strategies 

• Mockery and Accusation vs 2-3 
• Threats vs 7-8 
• Rumours-mongering and discouragement vs 10-12 

IV) The Counterattack 

• Pray vs 4-5, 9 
• Trusting God vs 14 
• Put on the full armour of God vs 15-20

V) Conclusion

• Watch and Pray Matt 26.41 
• Fight the good fight of faith 1 Tim 6.12