Every Thought Captive to Christ

Introduction

I. Rebutting the Criticisms - Not
Guilty as Charged

1. They say that he (Paul) is lowly
   (v1)
2. Criticized that he is walking
   according to the flesh (v2)

II. Every thought captive for Christ
(v3-5)
1. This is no worldly war (v3)
a. They are in the flesh
(bodies) but they are not
walking according to the
flesh (v3)
b. Their weapons are not of the
flesh and God will build
down strongholds (v4)
c. God will cast down
opposition; He will not be
denied (v5)

III. Conclusion (v6)
1. Act responsibly before the
LORD by making sure your
obedience is fulfilled
2. If you refuse to live as a
disciple of Christ there will
be a reckoning.