Church / Religion: The Battle for Belief

God created us to have a relationship with Him
The Battle for Belief

Worship of God vs. Worship of demons, self and idols
Key Verse19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.  (Revelation 3:19-20)
Controls

  • Origin of life and the earth
  • Relationship with God and the spiritual world
  • Afterlife
Influences

  • Inner peace
  • Greater purpose and highest goals
Key to the Kingdom – God’s Power and Love separate Him from all other gods

  • Origin – Worship God as creator and sustainer of the universe.
  • Relationship with God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
  • Confidence in a secure future and live for heavenly rewards
Satan’s Attacks

  • Multiply false religions and twist the truth about God.
  • Project Satan’s kingdom and sorcery as more powerful.
  • Substitute fear and rituals for relationship with God.
Victory in Christ

  • Intimacy with God – Walk with God and worship Him in spirit and truth.
  • Praise God for His power and thank Him for His love.
  • Shine the Light and love of God on those in darkness
Worship God and resist the demonic

  • You shall have no other gods before me.  (Exodus 20:3)
  • You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:5)
  • Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.  (James 4:7-8)

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