True Strength | The Good Fight of Faith: Part Six

Ephesians 6:10 (ESV) — 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
Finally
• considering everything Paul had written in his letter before this
• NOW learn & apply the following…
BE strong

1. in the Lord – the person of the Lord
2. in the strength of his might – His entire dominion or kingdom

Transition: Being strong, an attribute, is a result of getting stronger, which a process. A process takes work & time.

Process -- Ephesians 1:1-6:9

1. Faith
2. Mission
3. Teammates
4. Hardness
5. Team Building
   •In order to lead – you must first learn to follow. Eph 5:21 and following
   • In order to be strong – you must first learn to be submissive -- be subject to authority

Transition: The strength of the soldier is dependent upon the strength of the king, and the strength of his kingdom.

BE STRONG – IN THE LORD

Good news! Our king is consistent, he means what he says, he backs up his words with action

Heb 13:8
Psalm 59:9 David’s prayer
1 John 4:4; Phil 4:13, 19; Eph 1:17–20a
On the throne
Eph 1:20b–23;2 Tim 4:16–18; Col 1:9–14

BE STRONG – IN THE STRENGTH OF HIS MIGHT (kingdom or dominion)

Angels: TF Heavens

Ephesians 6:12
Joshua 5:13–14 At Jericho
2 Sam 5:22–24 David
2 Kings 6:15–17 Elisha
Dan 10:1–13 Daniel
Angels are sent by God. In extraordinary circumstances, they interact with us. But they are God’s alone to command. Fight your lane.

The Church: TF Earth

Mat 16:18;Eph 4:11–16

Team Life - Everyone
• shows up - Hebrews 10:24–25
• shares the burden – 1 Cor 16:1–2; 2 Cor 9:6–8
• serves - Eph 3:7; 4:7
• sacrifices – Heb 13:14–16; Eph 5:1–2

Rom 8:35–39; 2 Tim 2:1–4