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Our LORD JESUS, The Word SAID:


“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.


 I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”

John 10:10 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/jhn.10.10.NKJV


  • How is the Lord saying we can know it’s Him? 
  • How is our Lord identifying the enemy? 

MUST LISTEN TO SERMON FOR THE BELIEVER!!!


The Last Spiritual Shift Before the Antichrist Arrives | David Jeremiah



The Last Spiritual Shift Before the Anti-Christ Arrives


  1. We are STANDING AGAINST THE SCHEMES of the anti-christ spirit that is trying to steal, kill and destroy us, our families and the Church. So we need to understand how we fight, in Whose Strength we fight, and who we are fighting against.  


Ephesians 6:10- 20


WHOSE STRENGTH DO WE FIGHT IN? 

“Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. 


WHO & WHERE DO WE FIGHT? 

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. 


WHAT DO WE NEED TO FIGHT? 

For this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. Stand, therefore, with truth like a belt around your waist, righteousness like armor on your chest, and your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace. In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit  — which is the word of God. 


HOW DO WE FIGHT? 

Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request,


WHAT DO WE ASK GOD FOR?

 and stay alert with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints. Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel. For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough to speak about it as I should.”

Ephesians 6:10-20 CSB



  1. WHAT ARE THE TACTICS & THE SCHEMES OF THE ENEMY THAT OUR LORD JESUS WARNED US OF: 


Our LORD JESUS, The WORD said:


DIVISION: 

“But He, knowing their thoughts, said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and a house divided against a house falls.”

Luke 11:17 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/luk.11.17.NKJV


ENVY, JEALOUSY & SELFISHNESS 

“But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.”

James 3:14-16 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.3.14-16.NKJV


COVETING, LUST, FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD & PRIDE: 

“Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures. Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”? But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.””

James 4:1-6 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.4.1-6.NKJV


DECEPTION


“Those also who seek my life lay snares for me; Those who seek my hurt speak of destruction, And plan deception all the day long.”

Psalms 38:12 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.38.12.NKJV


“and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.”

II Thessalonians 2:10 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/2th.2.10.NKJV


“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.”

Colossians 2:8 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/col.2.8.NKJV


“Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.”

I Timothy 4:1-3 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/1ti.4.1-3.NKJV


“Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead. They will say it is wrong to be married and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten with thanks by faithful people who know the truth. Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it but receive it with thanks. For we know it is made acceptable by the word of God and prayer.”

1 Timothy 4:1-5 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/1ti.4.1-5.NLT


Be alert:

THE DEVIL WANTS TO RE-WRITE GOD’s WORD… 


“And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book. And if anyone removes any of the words from this book of prophecy, God will remove that person’s share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book.”

Revelation 22:18-19 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/rev.22.18-19.NLT



  1. HOW DOES THE LORD JESUS IDENTIFY HIS WAY? 


“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”

James 3:17-18 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.3.17-18.NKJV



“Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.”

James 4:7-10 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/jas.4.7-10.NKJV


“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

Ephesians 4:1-3 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/eph.4.1-3.NKJV


“Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.”

Ephesians 4:15 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.4.15.NLT


“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.”

Galatians 5:22-23 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/gal.5.22-23.NKJV


“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need. Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.”

Ephesians 4:21-32 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.4.21-32.NLT


  1. OUR RESPONSE TO THE LORD:

“but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,”

I Peter 1:15 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/1pe.1.15.NKJV


“Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:”

Hebrews 12:14 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/heb.12.14.NKJV


“Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.”

Matthew 5:8 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.5.8.NKJV


“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

Proverbs 1:7 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.1.7.NKJV


“Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil.”

Proverbs 3:7 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.3.7.NKJV


“The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate.”

Proverbs 8:13 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.8.13.NKJV


““The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

Proverbs 9:10 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.9.10.NKJV


“And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,”

Ephesians 5:18 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/eph.5.18.NKJV


“Do not quench the Spirit.”

I Thessalonians 5:19 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/1th.5.19.NKJV


“There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.”

Romans 8:1 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/rom.8.1.NKJV


“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.””

Acts 1:8 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/act.1.8.NKJV


“A righteous man hates lying, But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.”

Proverbs 13:5 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.13.5.NKJV


“Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.”

Romans 12:9-13 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/rom.12.9-13.NKJV


“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.”

Romans 12:14-19 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/rom.12.14-19.NKJV


“Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Romans 12:20-21 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/rom.12.20-21.NKJV


“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.”

Romans 12:1 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.12.1.NLT


“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

Romans 12:2 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.12.2.NLT



“The focus of my letter wasn’t on punishing the offender but on getting you to take responsibility for the health of the church. So if you forgive him, I forgive him. Don’t think I’m carrying around a list of personal grudges. The fact is that I’m joining in with your forgiveness, as Christ is with us, guiding us. After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ways!”

2 Corinthians 2:9-11 MSG

https://bible.com/bible/97/2co.2.9-11.MSG


  1. Take responsibility for the health of our family
  2. Forgive
  3. Don’t carry around a list of grudges
  4. Unite, come together
  5. Keep Christ in the midst of us, letting Him guide us
  6. Don’t open the door to the devil
  7. Don’t be oblivious of his sly ways (against us personally and against our family) 

5. LET US PRAY THE PRAYERS OUR LORD GAVE US:


“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

Matthew 6:9-15 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.6.9-15.NKJV


“Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms. Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come. God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church. And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself.”

Ephesians 1:15-23 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.1.15-23.NLT


“When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.”

Ephesians 3:14-21 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.3.14-21.NLT


““I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this message for the churches. I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne. I am the bright morning star.” The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life. He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people.”

Revelation 22:16-17, 20-21 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/rev.22.16-21.NLT


DIG DEEPER:

Get your notebook and pen and let’s let The Holy Spirit teach us as we dig a little deeper into what it means to be a FOLLOWER OF CHRIST! 





 

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