THE INVISIBLE WAR by Chip Ingram

SESSION NOTES

Session 1- Spiritual Warfare 101

Ephesians 6:10-12 (The Armor of God)

10Finally,
be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that
you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.” 12For our struggle is not against flesh and
blood but against the ruler, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and
against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

I. WHAT IS THE INVISIBLE WAR?

TRUTH OF THE MATTER

A. ________________________ Command v.10
B. ________________________ Command v.11
C. The ______________________ for commands in verses 10-11 v.12

FIVE BASIC TRUTHS ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE

1. There is an invisible world that is just as ___________ as the visible world. Ephesians
6:12
 OT – 2 Kings 6:15-19
 NT– 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
2. We are involved in an _______________ war - a cosmic conflict that has eternal
implications
 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
 2 Corinthians 4:4

DISCUSSION QUESTION
1. When you hear the phrase, "spiritual warfare" what immediately comes to your mind?
After today's teaching, how has your perspective of spiritual warfare changed?
2. What is your reaction to people when they attribute their problems to demonic
activity?
3. Are there times when you consider their explanations valid? Are there times when you
dismiss them right away? What makes the difference?
4. What is your natural tendency in conflict - to fight or flee? Does this tendency
undermine God's strength in your life? If so, how?

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5. Have you ever considered that a besetting sin or an unresolved conflict could in any
way be related to spiritual warfare?

II. WHO ARE WE FIGHTING?

TRUTH OF THE MATTER

FIVE BASIC TRUTHS ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE (cont.)
1. There is an _______________ world that is just as REAL as the visible world. Ephesians
6:12
2. We are involved in an invisible ______________ - a cosmic conflict that has eternal
implications.
3. Our foe is ______________________ and His goal is to destroy us and discredit the
cause of Christ. Ephesians 6:12
 1 Peter 5:8
 Jude 1:9
 Is Satan for real?
 Authority of the Bible (Genesis 3:1, 1 Chronicles 21:1, Revelation 12:9)
 Testimony of Christ - 25 References (Matthew 4)
 Reality of Demons - He's their "prince." (Luke 11:15)
 Who is Satan?
 A created spirit (Colossians 1:16, Job 1:3)
 An angel (Matthew 25:41, Revelation12:7)
 A cherub (Ezekiel 28:14)
 Highest of all created beings (Ezekiel 28:14, Jude 9)
 Where did he come from?
 Created perfect (Ezekiel 28 :12- 13)
 Had heavenly estate (Jude 6)
 Guardian of God's glory (Ezekiel 28)
 Occasion of his sin = power and beauty (Ezekiel28)
 Nature of his sin = pride (1 Timothy3:6, Isaiah 14:13)
 Cause of his sin = personal free choice (Habakkuk 1:13, James 1:13)
4. We must _________________ our foe, but not fear him -become acutely
_________________ of his "methods," but not be preoccupied by them. - Ephesians
6:11

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 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
 2 Corinthians 4:4
 Satan's names reveal his SCHEMES
 Satan - adversary
 Devil - slanderer (1 Peter 5)
 Lucifer - son of the morning
 Beelzebub (Matthew 12:24)
 Belial (2 Corinthians 6: 15)
 Evil one (1 John 5:19)
 Tempter (1 Thessalonians 3:5)
 Prince of this world (John 12:31)
 Accuser of the brethren
 Representations include:
o Serpent (Genesis 3)
o Dragon (Revelation12:3)
o Angel of Light (2 Corinthians11:14)
o Father of Lies
 Satan attacks GOD’S PROGRAMS, the church, by...
 Falsephilosophies (Colossai ns 2:8)
 False religions (1 Corinthians 10:19)
 False ministers (2 Corinthians 11:14-15)
 False doctrine(1 John2:18)
 False disciples (Matthew 13)
 False morals (2 Thessalonians2:7)
 Satan attacks GOD’S PEOPLE, the church, by ...
• Directing governments (Dan10:13)
• Deceiving men (2 Corinthians 4:4)
• Destroying life (Hebrews 2:14)
• Persecuting the saints (Rev. 2:10)
• Preventing service (1 Thes. 2:18)
• Promoting schisms (2 Cor. 2:10f)
• Planting doubt (Genesis 3:1–2)
• Provoking sin:

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o Anger (Ephesians 4:26–27)

o Pride (1 Timothy 3:6)
o Worry (Matthew 13:22)
o Self-reliance (1 Chronicles 21:1)
o Discouragement (1 Peter 5:6–8)
o Worldliness (1 John 2:16)
o Lying (Acts 5:3)
o Immorality (1 Corinthians 5:1–2)
• Producing sects/cults (1 Timothy 4:1)
 Satan’s power is LIMITED.
• He is created, therefore not omniscient or infinite
• He can be resisted by the Christian (James 4:7)
• God places limitations on him (Job 1:12)
5. As believers in Christ, we do not fight “for” victory, we fight “from” victory. In Christ’s
power we are invincible! — Ephesians 6:10
 Promises From God Concerning Victory Over Satan:
 John 4:4
 1 John 5:4-6
 Revelation 12:11
 James 4:7

SUMMARY
1. Satan is a _________________ foe. (John 12:31)
2. Jesus __________________ the work of the devil. (Colossians 2:14–15)
3. We are ____________________ in Christ. (1 Cor.15:55-58)
4. We have the _______________ and resources to resist Satan and demonic attacks.
(1John 4:4)
5. We must _________________ how to put on the “full armor of God” to experience in
daily living the victory we already possess. (Ephesians 6:13–17)

DISCUSSION QUESTION
1. Someone once said, “The best crime Satan ever perpetrated was to convince the world
he did not exist." Do you agree? Why or why not?
2. Prior to today's teaching. if someone asked you to describe Satan and where he came
from, what would you have said? How has your perspective changed?

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3. We learned in today's teaching that Satan attacks God's people and God's program.
Quickly review the ways that Satan attacks God's people and share with the group
which area you believe you're most prone to attack and why.
4. In like manner, examine the long list of ways that Satan attacks God's program, the
Church, and share one or two new insights that you gained about Satan's tactics against
God's program.
5. Of the four promises from God over Satan, which one gave you the most hope and
why?

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