The Christian’s Warfare: Stand Firm

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This text encourages us to stand firm, that is, resist the schemes of the devil and wrestle against the evil, supernatural forces of this world using the strength and armor God provides.

Outline

1. The Supernatural War

2. The Power to Stand Firm

Study Questions

1. The Bible makes clear that our enemies, as well as the weapons we use against them are not natural, but supernatural (2 Cor 10:3-5).

   1. How do our supernatural enemies cross over into where we live?

   2. What does the nature of our enemies tell us about our ability to resist them using natural means?

   3. Why is it so easy for Christians to forget about the supernatural war, and what does the Bible tell us to do about it?

2. The passage identifies two distinct groups involved in our supernatural war.

   1. What are those two distinct groups?

   2. How do they work together?

   3. Why is understanding the term “wrestle” important for us?

3. In spite of the strength of our enemy, this passage is ultimately an encouragement to stand firm.

   1. What does it mean to stand firm?

   2. On what basis can the Christian be encouraged to stand firm?

   3. How would you explain to someone that this standing is not passive, but active?