Conversion & Calling, Student Workbook, SW01

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b. Jesus declares that our mortal enemy, the devil, operates on the basis of lies and deception, John 8.44.

c. The Word of God is effective in tearing down the lies and notions which have set themselves up against the knowledge of God, 2 Cor. 10.3-5.

3. Testifying to and living out God’s story in the Word of God feeds and strengthens our faith, and enables us to use our weaponry effectively.

a. Defensively, we refute the devil’s lies through the Word of God, through the shield of faith which extinguishes all the flaming arrows of the enemy.

(1) Eph. 6.16

(2) Rom. 10.17

b. Offensively, we are called to advance the Kingdom throughout the earth. As we declare the Word of God’s story in Jesus Christ, we can frustrate our spiritual enemy and damage his enterprise through the Sword of the Spirit.

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(1) Matt. 16.18

(2) Eph. 6.17

(3) 2 Tim. 3.16-17

C. God calls us to service of compassion and justice, to display the glory of Christ’s Kingdom through good works and service.

1. We were created unto good works, which God has called us to do, Eph. 2.10.