1. L iving B eyond Y ourself The Faith of the Warrior

2. Ephesians 6:10-11 – Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Spiritual Warfare

3. “It is the image of God in you that so enrages hell; it is this that demons hurl their mightiest weapons.” William Gurnall

4. “What would I do if I were the Devil?”

5. If I were the Devil I would seek to rob Christians of their true identity. I would distract Christians from their true life’s calling of walking with the Lord. I would minimize their faith with either fear or arrogance. I would seek to rob Christians of their true identity. I would distract Christians from their true life’s calling of walking with the Lord. I would minimize their faith with either fear or arrogance.

6. If I were the Devil I would shake their faith in their Father I would throw off moral restraint I would shake their faith in their Father I would throw off moral restraint

8. Roman Soldier

9. Ephesians 6:13 - Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

11. Belt of Truth Helmet of Salvation Breastplate of Righteousness Sword of the Word Shoes of the Gospel Shield of Faith

12. Ephesians 6:16 - In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can ex- tinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Spiritual Warfare

16. What is Faith? Trust It is living in the reality that God is our loving Father. Trust It is living in the reality that God is our loving Father.

17. Hebrews 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

18. Habakkuk 2:4 The righteous will live by faith.

19. God has given us enough information to make faith credible and left enough out to make faith necessary. Ravi Zacharias

20. What Faith Does NOT Do It does not shield from physical suffering It does not shield from loss of earthly possessions It does not shield from grief It does not shield from physical suffering It does not shield from loss of earthly possessions It does not shield from grief Faith does not guarantee ease

21. 1 Peter 1:3-7 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade — kept in heaven for you,

22. 5 who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.

23. 7 These have come so that your faith — of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire — may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

24. Faith makes things possible, not easy.

25. What Faith DOES Faith saves Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from your- selves, it is the gift of God — 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Faith saves Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this not from your- selves, it is the gift of God — 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

26. What Faith DOES Faith strengthens Ephesians 3:12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confi- dence. Faith strengthens Ephesians 3:12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confi- dence.

27. What Faith DOES Faith strengthens Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Faith strengthens Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.

28. What Faith DOES Faith strengthens Genesis 15:1 "Do not be afraid, I am your shield, your very great reward." Faith strengthens Genesis 15:1 "Do not be afraid, I am your shield, your very great reward."

29. What Faith DOES Faith strengthens Psalm 28:6-7 6 Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy. 7 The LORD is my strength and my shield ; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.." Faith strengthens Psalm 28:6-7 6 Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy. 7 The LORD is my strength and my shield ; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.."

30. What Faith DOES Faith strengthens Psalm 119:114 You are my refuge and my shield ; I have put my hope in your word. Faith strengthens Psalm 119:114 You are my refuge and my shield ; I have put my hope in your word.

31. What Faith DOES Faith sings Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Faith sings Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

32. What Faith DOES Faith shares Ephesians 6:19,20 Pray also for me, that when- ever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel…, 20 Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Faith shares Ephesians 6:19,20 Pray also for me, that when- ever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel…, 20 Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

33. What Faith DOES Faith shares Romans 12:13 Share with those in need. Practice hospitality. Faith shares Romans 12:13 Share with those in need. Practice hospitality.

34. What Faith DOES Faith shares Galatians 6:2 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Faith shares Galatians 6:2 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

35. What Faith DOES Faith saves Faith strengthens Faith sings Faith shares Faith saves Faith strengthens Faith sings Faith shares

36. What are the fiery darts of the devil? Temptations which make you doubt God’s power Circumstances which make you doubt God’ love Unbelief which makes you doubt God’s truth

37. What are the fiery darts of the devil? Guilt makes you doubt God’s mercy Complacency makes you doubt God’s holiness Fatigue makes you doubt God’s peace

38. Faith gives itself a good talking to!

39. Faith is overcoming doubts and deception with rock solid truth.