Three Observations

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Three Observations

• (Ephesians 610-13) Finally, be strong in the
  Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full
  armor of God so that you can take your stand
  against the devil's schemes

(Ephesians 610-13) For our struggle is not
against flesh and blood, but against the rulers,
against the authorities, against the powers of
this dark world and against the spiritual forces
of evil in the heavenly realms
(Ephesians 610-13) 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.
The
Warfare
of
the
Spirit
Observation 1
Observation 2
Observation 3
You cannot be strong unless you are in the Lord
You cannot hope to stand until you are clothed in
His armor
You cannot fight with Satan until you know his
schemes
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Seven Churches
Three Observations
Ephesus
Smyrna
So, what about you?
No first love
Pergamum
Thyatira
Tolerates bad doctrine
Seven Churches
Poor, yet rich
No sign of life
Sardis
Philadelphia
Tolerates immoral behaviour
Weak, yet strong
Absolutely Lukewarm
Laodicea