Spiritual Warfare: Overcoming the Enemy

by Arthur, Kay; Lawson, BJ; Lawson, David

• ISBN13: 9780307729798
• ISBN10: 0307729796
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-12-20
• Publisher: WaterBrook

Summary

Are you ready for battle? Whether you realize it or not, you live in the midst of spiritual combat. Your enemy, the devil, is dangerous, destructive, and determined to keep you from effectively serving God. In order to defend yourself against his attacks, you need to know how the enemy operates. Through this six-week study you will gain a thorough knowledge of the enemy's tactics and schemes. As you discover the truth about Satan-including the limits of his power-you will be equipped to stand firm against his attacks and to develop a strategy for living daily in victory. 40 minutes a week could change your life! The 40-Minute Bible Studies series from the teaching team at Precepts Ministries International tackles the topics that matter to you. These inductive study guides, designed to be completed in just six 40-minutes lessons with no homework required, help you discover for yourself what God says and how it applies to your life today. With the leader's note and Bible passages included right in the book, each self-contained study is a powerful resource for personal growth and small-group discussion.

Author Biography

PRECEPT MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, founded in 1970 by Jack and Kay Arthur, has trained millions of people to discover God’s truth for themselves. The Precepts for Life radio and television programs, hosted by Kay Arthur, reach a worldwide viewing audience of over 94 million. In addition to inductive study training workshops and thousands of small-group studies across America, PMI reaches nearly 150 countries with inductive Bible studies translated into nearly 70 languages.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Study	p. v
Introduction: Spiritual Warfare: Overcoming the Enemy	p. 1
Who Is the Devil?	p. 3
What Kind of Enemy Are We Dealing With?	p. 15
What Does Satan's Kingdom Look Like?	p. 23
How Much Power Does Satan Have?	p. 33
What Is Satan's Primary Target?	p. 45
How Can We Equip Ourselves for Victory in Spiritual Combat?	p. 53
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Excerpts

The first rule of battle is this: know your enemy. A thorough knowledge of the opponent’s strength, his probable line of attack, and his tactics are vital to achieving victory. So how complete and accurate is your understanding of your enemy, the devil? Did you even know you had an enemy?

The Bible clearly shows that every one of us lives in the midst of a spiritual battle, whether or not we realize it. Yet many—even many believers—make the mistake of dismissing the enemy as a benign cartoon character with horns and a tail. Others become preoccupied with the enemy, fearfully focusing on his power rather than living in the reality of God’s strength. As you’ll discover in the weeks ahead, neither approach reflects the battle-ready perspective we need to walk daily in victory.

It is imperative that we have accurate information about our enemy, who is bent on destroying our ability to effectively serve God. For the next six weeks, you will dig into the Word of God to discover the truth about the devil for yourself. Knowing this truth will enable you to stand firm when you encounter the enemy!