Satan's Attacks Against Christian Assurance
Tim Conway teaches that Satan relentlessly attacks the believer's assurance to undermine their confidence, joy, and boldness, but Christians can stand firm by taking up the full armor of God and embracing the truth of their salvation.
In this powerful teaching, Tim Conway explores how Satan targets the believer's assurance to undermine their faith and confidence. Drawing from Ephesians 6 and other key Scriptures, he explains the spiritual battle Christians face and the vital importance of putting on the full armor of God. Tim emphasizes that God desires His people to live with bold assurance, joy, and strength, equipping them to stand firm and impact the world for Christ.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Reality of Satan's Schemes
- Satan targets Christian assurance to undermine confidence
- Spiritual warfare is a battle in the mind
- The devil attacks where believers are most vulnerable
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II. The Importance of the Armor of God
- Believers must put on truth, righteousness, faith, and salvation
- The armor equips Christians to stand firm against attacks
- Prayer and the Word of God are essential weapons
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III. God Desires Assurance for His People
- Scripture repeatedly affirms believers can know they have eternal life
- Assurance is necessary for boldness and joy in the Christian life
- Believers must actively pursue and confirm their assurance
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IV. The Power of Assurance in the Christian Life
- Assurance leads to boldness, joy, and strength
- The devil hates and fears the joy and confidence of believers
- Assured believers impact the world and advance God's kingdom
Key Quotes
“The devil loves to attack Christian assurance because it makes men bold, confident, joyful, and strong.” —
“God has not left us defenseless; He has given us the whole armor of God to stand against the schemes of the devil.” —
“The joy of the Lord is your strength, and the devil hates to see believers filled with that joy and boldness.” —
Application Points
- Regularly put on the full armor of God through prayer and Scripture to stand firm against spiritual attacks.
- Actively pursue and confirm your assurance by meditating on biblical truths about salvation.
- Cultivate joy and boldness in your walk with Christ as a powerful defense against the enemy's attacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christian assurance?
Christian assurance is the confident belief that a person belongs to God and has eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.
Why does Satan attack Christian assurance?
Satan attacks assurance to steal believers' confidence, joy, and boldness, making them miserable and ineffective in their faith.
How can believers withstand Satan's attacks?
Believers can withstand attacks by putting on the full armor of God, embracing truth, praying, and standing firm in the Word.
Does God want believers to have assurance?
Yes, Scripture shows that God desires His people to know and be certain of their salvation and to live boldly with that confidence.
What role does the Holy Spirit play in assurance?
The Holy Spirit bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, helping to confirm our assurance.