• Introduction
    • Revelation 12:1-17 – Revelation details a figurative battle between good and evil.
    • Philippians 2:25 – First century saints are often described as soldiers.
  • What does it take to be a soldier for Christ?
    • We have to fight! I Timothy 6:12
      • I Timothy 1:18-19
      • Jude 1:3
      • II Timothy 4:6-8 – Paul fought a good fight.
      • This is a spiritual fight.
      • II Corinthians 0:3-6
    • We must endure hardship. II Timothy 2:3
      • II Timothy 4:7
      • A good soldier does not quit!
    • We have to be focused. I Timothy 1:18-19
      • II Timothy 2:4 – Don’t be distracted by this world.
      • I Corinthians 16:13 – Be on the alert!
    • We must be skilled with the right weapon. Ephesians 6:10-17
      • II Timothy 3:16-17 – The Word of God is the weapon we need.
      • Romans 1:16
      • We can’t be effective wielding the sword of the Spirit without training and practice.
      • Titus 1:9-10
      • I Timothy 4:13-16
  • I Corinthians 15:55-57 – God gives us the victory! We just have to stay faithful to Him.
  • Jude 1:24-25