Ephesians 6

Spiritual warfare is a lifestyle.

1. Nature of our warfare.

-The battle is spiritual, not against flesh and blood.

Elements of spiritual warfare:

• Crucify the flesh. Colossians 3:5


• Take control of the mind. Romans 12:1-2; James 4:7


• Total submission to God. Ephesians 6:10


• Know your position in Christ. Ephesians 1-3

-We have been made to sit in high places.

• Walk(lifestyle & conduct)in unity. Ephesians 5-6


• Your attitude

Levels of spiritual warfare:

• Personal level- dealing with/crucifying the flesh. Colossians 3:5


• Ground level- dealing with the enemy. Mark 16:17-18; Acts 8:4-8


• Occult level- dealing with/confronting the agents of satan.


• Strategic level - dealing with territorial spirits. Needs cooperation, you are not supposed to fight alone. Daniel 10; Acts 19

2. Defensive weapons we have in the word of God.

-Our weapons are not carnal.

• The belt of truth


• Breastplate of righteousness


• Shoes for the preparation of the gospel of truth


• Shield of faith


• Helmet of salvation


• Sword of the spirit

3. The weapons of attack.

• The word of God 


• Words of prophecy of your life


• Prayer in the spirit. Ephesians 6:18


• Praise. Psalm 8:2


• Preaching. 2 Timothy 4:1-14; Isaiah 55:11


• Testimony. Revelations 12:7-11;Acts 1:8

-Relationship with God, brethren and the Holy Spirit should be intact.

-The battle has already been won. We are fighting from a place of victory, and with the assurance of Christ backing us up. 1 John 4:6