The Battle Begins!
Keith Malcomson warns that the spiritual battle for the mind has begun, emphasizing the rise of deception in the last days and the need for believers to stand firm on the Word of God.
This sermon delves into the battle for the mind, focusing on the deception that began in the Garden of Eden with Eve being deceived by the serpent's cunning questioning of God's word. The sermon emphasizes the importance of receiving a love for the truth and believing in the truth to combat the strong delusion and deception that will intensify in the last days. It warns against the urge to lead, make decisions independently, and manipulate, stressing the need for submission to Christ's authority and the written scriptures to resist the devil's attacks on the mind.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Beginning of the Battle
- Genesis 3:1 introduces the first spiritual attack on mankind's mind
- Satan's tactic: 'Hath God said?' challenges the Word of God
- The battle for the mind is foundational to spiritual warfare
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II. Deception in the Last Days
- Jesus warns in Matthew 24 about mass deception in the church
- False prophets and deceivers will come claiming Christ's authority
- Deception targets the mind to lead believers away from scripture
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III. The Apostasy and Falling Away
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3 prophesies a falling away before Christ's return
- Apostasy means moving away from the written scriptures and truth
- This rebellion will be visible and widespread in the church
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IV. The Call to Vigilance and Discernment
- Believers must 'take heed' to guard their minds carefully
- Engage scripture to discern truth from deception
- Stand firm on God's Word amid intensifying spiritual attacks
Key Quotes
“The very first sentence, listen carefully. Yea, hath God said. The first word that Satan ever offered or uttered to mankind was, hath God said.” — Keith Malcomson
“Take heed that no man deceive you. Many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ and shall deceive many.” — Keith Malcomson
“Deception with words, arguments, lies, scriptures out of context, with doctrines of men, all of this is going to be an attack on the mind.” — Keith Malcomson
Application Points
- Guard your mind by daily immersing yourself in the Word of God to discern truth from deception.
- Be vigilant and scrutinize teachings and prophetic claims to avoid being led astray.
- Stand firm in biblical truth and resist the pressure to conform to false doctrines or cultural trends.