The Unfeigned Fight. There are no “arm-chair” Christians We must fight the right enemy There are three enemies we must be willing to fight 12 Fight the.

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The Unfeigned Fight

There are no “arm-chair” Christians We must fight the right enemy There are three enemies we must be willing to fight 12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 (NASB95)

The Flesh (Eph 2:1-3; 1Cor 6:7-11) The World (James 1:13-15; 1Jn 5:5) The Devil 12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 (NASB95)

Fought from Pure and Perfect motives Led by the preeminent general Fought for the perfect goal 12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 (NASB95)

Defend the truth concerning our God (Jude 3; 2Cor 10:3-6) Defend your personal convictions (Heb 10:35-39) Defend our Standing before God (Gal 5:7-12; Rom 8:33-34) 12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 (NASB95)