Spiritual Warfare Our Struggle Is Not Against Flesh

Spiritual Warfare Our Struggle Is Not Against Flesh & Blood. . . But Against The World Forces Of This Darkness. . . The Spiritual Forces Of Wickedness In The Heavenly Places (Ephesians 6: 12)

Spiritual Warfare – The Holy Spirit n The Bible Teaches In No Uncertain Terms That The Holy Spirit Dwells Within The Christian. § Christians are the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6: 19; 2 Timothy 1: 14). § This begins at the point of conversion (Acts 2: 38, 39; 2 Thessalonians 2: 13). § The non-miraculous indwelling of the Spirit signifies that the Christian has eternal life (Romans 8: 9 -11; 1 John 4: 13).

Spiritual Warfare – The Holy Spirit n The Fact Of The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit Leads To The Question – How? § The answer to this question is much simpler than we might expect – the Holy Spirit dwells in the Christian by faith (Galatians 3: 2; cf. Ephesians 3: 17). § The Bible is the “agency” by which this indwelling occurs (Ephesians 5: 18, 19; Colossians 3: 16). § The word “dwell” is used metaphorically to represent a divine influence upon an individual to pervade, prompt, or encourage him for good (cf. Acts 9: 31; Ephesians 6: 18; Romans 14: 17).

Spiritual Warfare – The Holy Spirit n Now That We Know The Holy Spirit Dwells Within The Christian And How This Occurs, Let’s Ask The Question – How Does This Impact Spiritual Warfare? § The Christian is sealed with the Holy Spirit who bears witness that we are children of God (Ephesians 1: 13; Romans 8: 16, 17; 1 John 2: 3 -5). § The Holy Spirit is given as a pledge of our eternal inheritance (Ephesians 1: 14; 2 Corinthians 1: 21, 22). § The Christian is sanctified through the Holy Spirit (1 Peter 1: 2; Romans 15: 16; 2 Thessalonians 2: 13).

Spiritual Warfare – The Holy Spirit n Now That We Know The Holy Spirit Dwells Within The Christian And How This Occurs, Let’s Ask The Question – How Does This Impact Spiritual Warfare? § The Christian is promised strength from the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 3: 14 -19; Galatians 5: 5). § If the Holy Spirit is allowed to do His work in our lives then we will bear fruit to God’s glory (1 Thessalonians 5: 19; Galatians 5: 22, 23). § The Holy Spirit makes intercession for the Christian (Romans 8: 26 -29; Ephesians 6: 18).