The Christian Life Program
Reality
2 very important Points
Evangelism and
Spiritual Warfare
Jesus has mounted a rescue operation, an attack against Satan's kingdom.
Why have you been called to serve in this CLP?
Being combatants, we need weapons and protections.
Evangelism is spiritual warfare.
3 Main Facts
The CLP Reality
Conclusion
Fact #2 – Jesus has mounted a rescue operation
Point #1 – This is a spiritual warfare – Ephesians 6:12
Fact #3 – All people are born into this battle for the hearts, minds, and souls of men.
Attack against Satan's kingdom
Ephesians 6:12
It involves bringing people from darkness to light and taking territory from Satan. (He is a Great God, he sends us angels, friends, family, love ones, special someones to journey with us)
12 For it is not against human enemies that we have to struggle, but against the principalities and the ruling forces who are masters of the darkness in this world, the spirits of evil in the heavens.
Which leads us to Fact #1…
Which leads us to Fact #3
Which leads us to Fact #2…
Which leads us to Point #2
As good soldiers, we can expect hardships and difficulties. We are to bear them and overcome them.
Fact #1 – Kingdom of Light VS. Kingdom of Darkness
Guard against two extremes (1) the view that there is no devil and (2) the view that all negative things or happen¬ings are attributable to the devil.
In very service that we do, offer it to the Lord. And, remember to carry it out, in a humble and loving manner.
May God be Praised! :)
Remember that Jesus has already won the victory in this fight against Satan. And the God who enlists us in his army also trains, equips, and leads us.
We have power to rout the devil, but such is premised on our submission to God.
Importance of righteousness, faith, dependence on God.
Point #2 – Those who are combatants of God need weapons and protection
There are two kingdoms opposed to each other - the kingdom of darkness under Satan and the Kingdom of Light under Jesus Christ.
1 JOHN 5:19
19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.
Our Protection
Ephesians 6:13 18. The armor of God.
Truth. Protection against lies and errors.
Justice, or righteousness. Protection against evil and sinful desires.
Gospel of peace. Protection against an easy and lazy life.
Spiritual Weapons
Faith. Protection against unbelief.
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Salvation
Word of God
Prayers
Spiritual Gifts
Commitment (to Christ’s cause)
The Word of God
Zeal, Single-mindedness of Purpose, Perseverance
All people are born into this battle for the hearts, minds and souls of men.