The Triumph of Christ

The Triumph of Christ Colossians 2:15 October 27, 2019 THE BIG IDEA: The most important thing for a Christian to know about Satan and his demons is that they are a defeated enemy. Christ is already triumphant over your 3 great enemies: sin, Satan, and, death. The Spiritual Realities of a Christian: Faith in Christ (vv. 6-7) Freedom in Christ (v. 8) Fullness in Christ (vv. 9-10) Alive in Christ (vv. 11-15) Colossians 2:6-15 (ESV) 2 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to Truths and Strategies for Living in the Triumph of Christ 1. Know Your Enemy John 10:10 1 Peter 5:8 Ephesians 4:12 2. Know the Victory of Your King 2 Corinthians 2:14 3. Know that Battles Continue But the Outcome is Certain 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 4. Know that the King Has Equipped You With What You Need for Daily Victories Ephesians 4:13-18 open shame, by triumphing over them in him. When it comes to the Christian’s consideration of the supernatural activities around us or more specifically, of the reality of the demonic work of Satan’s army, there are two common mistakes made: preoccupation with our Adversary and ignorance of our Adversary. The Prince of Darkness grim, We tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, For lo! His doom is sure. One little word shall fell him. - Martin Luther