Session 4 – DYNAMICS OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE

July 30, 2024

Group 1: The Realm of God

What do the verses below tell us about spiritual warfare and the Trinity?
• God the Father: Colossians 1:13; John 17:11
• God the Son: Matthew 1:23; 28:18-20; Philippians 2:6, 7,9-10;
Romans 8:3,34; Colossians 2:9-10
• God the Holy Spirit: John 16:8-13; Romans 8:2, 9, 11, 26-27; 2
Corinthians 3:1-3; 1 John 4:4

Group 2: The Realm of Humanity

What do the verses below tell us about spiritual warfare among humans- believers and unbelievers?
• Psalm 8:5-6; Romans 3:23, 6:23; 8:5-8; Ephesians 2:1-2,12,
6:11; John 15:19, 16:20-22, 33

Group 3: The Realm of Spiritual Beings

What do the verses below tell us about spiritual warfare in the realm of angels/ministering spirits and Satan/demons?
• Matthew 6:10; Hebrews 1:14; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 12:9-12;
John 8:43-44; 1 John 5:19; Matthew 4:1

All Groups: The Realm of the Battle

• From these scriptures, between whom is the spiritual battle waged? John 17:14-15; Ephesians 6:10-17; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
• What do angels/ministering spirits do for people? Hebrews 1:14
• Who is Satan? John 8:44; 16:11
• What does Satan do? 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10
• What is Satan’s end? Luke 10:17-18; Hebrews 2:14; Revelation 12:7-9
• Can a person focus too much on Satan and spiritual beings that oppose God? How can one stay mindful of God’s authority and certain victory?

As a believer in Christ, I am…

• Not under condemnation (John 3:18, Romans 8:1).
• A new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17).
• Set free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:2).
• Chosen by God (Ephesians 1:4).
• Adopted by God. He is my Father (Ephesians 1:5).
• Accepted by God (Romans 15:7; I Peter 2:5).
• Redeemed, purchased, and valued by God (Ephesians 1:7).
• A joint heir with Christ (Ephesians 1:13-14; Romans 8:17).
• Sealed with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13).
• Spiritually alive (Ephesians 2:1-7).
• A recipient of God’s grace (Ephesians 1:6; 2:8).
• God’s workmanship/”masterpiece” (Ephesians 2:10).
• Delivered by Christ from the power of darkness and placed in the kingdom of the Son (Colossians 1:13).
• A temple of the living God (1 Corinthians 6:19; 2 Corinthians 6:16).
• Complete in Christ (Colossians 2:10).
• Salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13,14).
• Going to be like Christ when He returns (1 John 3:1, 2; Romans 8:29).

Action Plan for Module 11

Lead your church planting team in an inductive Bible study of Ephesians 4:17-5:21. Discuss together the implications of spiritual warfare in your church planting efforts. Spend time in prayer together around the issues God brings to your attention. Be prepared to share some of the areas where you and team are experiencing spiritual warfare in your ministry and how you and your team are engaging the battle when you return for Module 11 training.