Chapter 21

THIS IS WAR!

The existence of the devil is so clearly taught throughout the Bible that to doubt it is to doubt the Bible itself. To be sure, Satan is not a metaphor for evil. He is evil. Jesus gives us a clear understanding in John 10:10 (NLT ) that Satan “comes only to steal and kill and destroy”

Life Application

WHY ARE CHRISTIANS NOT ENGAGED IN THE GREAT COMMISSION AT SUCH A CRUCIAL TIME?

  • Satan knows that God’s primary method for spreading the Gospel is through Christians. It’s a spiritual war. Do you believe what’s going on in America is a spiritual battle?

Scriptures for Deeper Reflection

We’re in spiritual warfare: Ephesians 6:10–12 (NKJV)

The real problem is the failure of Christians to share their faith: Romans 10:14 (NLT)

Jesus gave us clear understanding of Satan’s intentions: John 10:10 (ESV)

Satan hates God and us and wants to keep us out of heaven: Revelation 12:9 (NLT)

Insane decisions are made by those blinded and deceived by Satan: Isaiah 5:20–21 (NKJV)

To ignore Satan is to be overtaken by him: 1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV)

Satan couldn’t touch Job without God’s permission: Job 2:6 (NLT)

Satan has been our tempter since the Garden of Eden: Genesis 3:1–7 (NIV)

God honors the few who are proclaiming the good news: Romans 10:14–15 (NLT)

Job was found faithful through Satan’s attacks, and God rewarded him mightily: Job 42:10 (NIV)

Satan provoked David’s disobedience: 1 Chronicles 21:1–18 (NIV)

God is ready to turn the bad stuff in your life into good stuff: Genesis 50:20 (ESV)

Big challenges are a compliment from God: 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)

Satan was thrown out of heaven: Revelation 12:9 (NIV)

Most people we view as evil are simply lost and blinded by Satan: 2 Corinthians 4:4 (NIV)

When Satan lies, he speaks his native language: John 8:44 (NIV)

Videos/Articles to inspire your faith

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Who Rules Our World?

Who does the Bible call the “ruler of this world” and what does he hope to accomplish?

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Your Biggest Motivator

What’s the #1 topic Christians don’t want to talk about? If we ignore it, will it just go away?

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Eternal Life

Immortality is a reality we all must face one day. Yet we know as Christians that death is not the end of the road.

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Denying the Existence of the Devil

What percentage of Americans believe in the Devil?

Chapter 22

ARE YOU REALLY A BELIEVER?

With only 51% of our pastors, 21% of Evangelicals, and only 6% of our population still holding a biblical worldview, false doctrine is not a small problem. Many Christians have allowed the cares of this world [COVID/politics], the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things [family, recreation, escape], to slowly destroy their faith in Christ Mark 4:19 (NLT).

Life Application

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE COMPARED TO THE NON-CHRISTIANS AROUND YOU?

  • How could anything else in our lives be more important than sharing our faith?
  • It’s time to ask yourself, “Am I really a believer?”

Scriptures for Deeper Reflection

Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing: Matthew 7:21–23 (NLT)

Most of us are working on a fraction of our potential: John 14:12 (NLT)

Rampant apostasy confirms we’re in the last days: 1 Timothy 4:1 (NLT)

Not doing the first work (sharing your faith) causes you to lose your testimony: Revelation 2:5 (NKJV)

You can’t take credit for your entrance into heaven: Ephesians 2:8 (NLT)

People are desperate; now is the time to let our light shine: Matthew 5:16 (KJV)

When God is your first love, you’ll openly declare Him: Romans 10:9 (NLT)

Faith without works is dead and useless: James 2:14 (NLT)

These are the “times of the signs”: Luke 21:28 (NIV)

It’s possible to be an exalted church leader without being saved: Matthew 7:22–23 (NLT)

Simply knowing Jesus is the Son of God does not get you into heaven: James 2:19 (NLT)

Reading the Word is useless unless you do what it says! James 1:22 (NIV)

God is our ultimate judge: Romans 12:19 (KJV)

You have to listen for God’s voice amid the noise of this world: 2 Corinthians 4:4 (NLT)

Don’t let Satan and the cares of this world rob you of your joy: Mark 4:19 (NKJV)

It’s never been more important to be in church: Hebrews 10:25 (NLT)

This is life’s most important decision! Joshua 24:15 (KJV)

You don’t want to barely make it into heaven: 1 Corinthians 3:13–15 (NLT)

Videos/Articles to inspire your faith

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Are You a Christian?

So many in the world today are living in fear and failing to trust God. Can they still be called Christians?

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Whom Shall You Serve?

Barry discusses our personal responsibility to not only know the Bible, but to share the Gospel.

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You Can Be “That Christian” in Someone’s Life

Hear Jennifer Hargestam share how God used her to reach others.

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Shocking Church Attendance Decline

This is the most shocking, game-changing statistic we’ve ever reported!

Chapter 23

INTIMACY WITH GOD

God is anything but the world’s view of a distant God sitting in judgment of your every move. He loves you! 1 John 4:19 (NLT) says, “We love because He first loved us”. One of the main reasons God wants us to share our faith is to have intimacy with Him.

Life Application

EXPLAIN HOW YOU EXPERIENCE INTIMACY WITH GOD WHILE YOU ARE SHARING YOUR FAITH.

  • Do you struggle to pray every day?
  • Do you feel intimate with God? Why or why not?

Scriptures for Deeper Reflection

No one has an excuse for not knowing there is a God: Romans 1:20 (NLT)

God spoke the universe into existence: Hebrews 11:3 (KJV)

God has plans for you: Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

We’re paying the price for not getting our kids saved when they were kids: Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

God knows your every thought and intention: Hebrews 4:12 (ESV)

When you trust God wholeheartedly, He will direct your paths: Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV)

Most Christians believe you can earn your way into heaven: Ephesians 2:8–9 (NLT)

God never leaves you: Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)

God loves to overachieve: Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV)

Church attendance is at an all-time low: Hebrews 10:25 (NLT)

God is your friend: John 15:15 (NLT)

God thinks about you constantly: Psalm 139:17 (NLT)

You pray without ceasing when you move everyone, every day, closer to Jesus: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (ESV)

Videos/Articles to inspire your faith

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Intimacy with God

Experiencing God’s love causes us to live for His purpose

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Intimacy with God

Hear more about how you can really know God as your first love and have intimacy with Him.

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