COMBAT READY!

EPHESIANS 6:10-18 PLEASE READ ALONG IN YOUR PERSONAL BIBLE

COMBAT READY! BEING COMBAT READY MEANS: directive 1.Precise directive for mission

COMBAT READY! BEING COMBAT READY MEANS: directive 1.Precise directive for mission discipline 2.Character discipline to obey the commanding officer

COMBAT READY! BEING COMBAT READY MEANS: directive 1.Precise directive for mission discipline 2.Character discipline to obey the commanding officer dedication 3. Personal dedication to cause

COMBAT READY! BEING COMBAT READY MEANS: directive 1.Precise directive for mission discipline 2.Character discipline to obey the commanding officer dedication 3. Personal dedication to cause dependency 4. Loyal dependency on other soldiers

COMBAT READY! BEING COMBAT READY MEANS: directive 1.Precise directive for mission discipline 2.Character discipline to obey the commanding officer dedication 3. Personal dedication to cause dependency 4. Loyal dependency on other soldiers determination 5. Unwavering determination to complete the mission

COMBAT READY! I. THE NATURE OF THE BATTLE spirit world A. It is a battle of the spirit world 1. Must understand the root cause of conflict 2. Must not be mistaken about the enemy

COMBAT READY! I. THE NATURE OF THE BATTLE B. It is a battle against deceptive strategies DECEPTION TO JUSTIFY SELF IS GREATEST SPIRITUAL BATTLE

COMBAT READY! I. THE NATURE OF THE BATTLE protracted C. It is a protracted battle CONSTANT ATTACKS AGAINST BOTH WEAKNESS-STRENGTH

COMBAT READY! I. THE NATURE OF THE BATTLE fierce D. It is a fierce battle 1. Death of “self” 2. Defeat of Satan

COMBAT READY! II. THE TYPE/QUALITY OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE BATTLE EQUIPMENT FOR THE BATTLE Protective A. Protective salvation 1. Helmet of salvation righteousness 2. Body armor of righteousness truth 3. Belt of truth peace 4. Shoes of peace

COMBAT READY! II. THE TYPE/QUALITY OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE BATTLE EQUIPMENT FOR THE BATTLE Defensive—Shield of faith B. Defensive—Shield of faith temptation 1. Arrows of temptation intimidation 2. Arrows of intimidation opposition 3. Arrows of opposition

COMBAT READY! II. THE TYPE/QUALITY OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE BATTLE EQUIPMENT FOR THE BATTLE Offensive—Sword of Spirit- C. Offensive—Sword of Spirit- Word of God Word of God 1. Word is ETERNAL, UNCHANGING, INFALLIBLE 2. Word is ABSOLUTE TRUTH

COMBAT READY! III. THE RESULT OF THE BATTLE “STILL STANDING…” “STILL STANDING…” retreat A. Implies there is no retreat principles 1. Compromise of principles purpose 2. Compromise of purpose passion 3. Compromise of passion

COMBAT READY! III. THE RESULT OF THE BATTLE “STILL STANDING…” “STILL STANDING…” defeat B. Implies there is no defeat 1. Defeat is matter of capitulation capitulation

COMBAT READY! III. THE RESULT OF THE BATTLE “STILL STANDING…” “STILL STANDING…” defeat B. Implies there is no defeat 2. Defeat is matter of perspective perspective

COMBAT READY! CONCLUSION: BE SPIRITUALLY EQUIPPED— STAND IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT— HIS MIGHT— YOU WILL BE VICTORIOUS!!