A DIFFERENT WEAPONS
SYSTEM
Series in 2 Corinthians—2 Corinthians 10:1-5
October 19, 2008—Pastor John Moriarty
I. The Kingdom Arms Crate Contains
1. Being Poor In Spirit
A. Meek—vs. 1
B. Gentle—vs. 1
C. Timid—vs. 1
D. Appeal (beseech, urge)—vs. 1-2
E. The Wisdom Of Timidity Or More Fire?
i. Fire— 10:6, 10:6, 11:12, 13:10
ii. Getting Low—2:4, 3:5, 10:1b, 1:30, 12:7
II. The Kingdom Arms Crate Contains
A. Biblical Truth Guides and Protects—vs. 3-5; Ephesians 6:17b
B. Prayer—Ephesians 6:18-20
C. A Look Into The Arms Stash of the kingdom of darkness and the Kingdom of God
|
Worldly
Weapons |
Weapons
in Christ |
|
Self-interest
/ Entitlement |
Selflessness
& Sacrifice |
|
Isolation—self
sufficiency |
Fellowship/
small group life |
|
Pride |
Meekness,
Humility, Timidity |
|
Greed |
Giving
/ Generosity |
|
Control |
Prayer
/Trust/ Freedom |
|
Revenge |
Forgiveness |
|
Lying;
half-truths, spin and deceit |
Truth in
God’s Word |
|
Fear |
Faith
& Courage |
|
Power |
Submission
& Filled with the Spirit |
|
Lust
(sexually/materially/power) |
Self-control,
vulnerability & accountability |
|
Religion |
Relationship |
|
Gossip/Slander/Division |
Kingdom
minded; promoter of unity |
|
Haughty
Judgment |
Gentleness,
Kindness, grace, mercy |
|
Saving
face |
Humiliation |
|
Condemnation |
Confession
/ Accept grace |
|
Rejection
/ Abandonment |
Receive
God's unconditional love |