Acts 19:23-41 The Confusion of Idolatry (Discerning the Spirits pt. 2)

Introduction: Spiritual Battle:  Missionary John Leonard

The plan: Stop Paul:  Bible Translator John Hus Silence the message: Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel, for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained. 2 Timothy 2:8-9

The Strategy: Appeal to the Flesh:  Fear  Greed  Lust  Religion

The Strategy: Appeal to the Flesh: The Strategy today:

The Tactics: Confusion:  Lies  Violence  Confusion  Mob mentality  Lawlessness

The Tactics: Confusion: The Tactics today: For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Application: 1. Be knowledgeable and be aware "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” Matthew 10:16

Application: 1. Be knowledgeable and be aware 2. Be discerning what you expose yourself to Therefore "Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you." 2 Corinthians 6:17

Application: 1. Be knowledgeable and be aware 2. Be discerning what you expose yourself to And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. Ephesians 5:11

Application: 1. Be knowledgeable and be aware 2. Be discerning what you expose yourself to For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13