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Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual Warfare. It Is Real By John Merritt 5-13-10. Definition s. Spiritual Warfare: a struggle between God and Satan (many scales, cosmic in scope, individual actions, effects). Spirit: unbodily, personal power. Angel: spirit from the Lord, messenger, under authority.

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Spiritual Warfare

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  1. Spiritual Warfare It Is Real By John Merritt 5-13-10

  2. Definitions • Spiritual Warfare: a struggle between God and Satan (many scales, cosmic in scope, individual actions, effects). • Spirit: unbodily, personal power. • Angel: spirit from the Lord, messenger, under authority. • Demon: spirit from Satan, tasks, under authority. • Satan: the chief opponent, the anti-God power, the chief fallen angel, the serpent. • Epistemology: how do we know what is true? • Ontology: what is real? (what exists?) • Teleology: issues of causality (design and purpose). • Temptation: the luring of humans to will or surrender to sinful actions or thoughts.

  3. Old Testament Examples/Verses • Genesis 2-4:Adam and Eve, The Fall of man, Cain and Able • Genesis 18-19: The Three Visitors, Abraham Pleads for Sodom, Sodom and Gomorrah Destroyed, Lot and His Daughters • Genesis 22: Abraham Tested • Exodus 7-12: The Ten Plagues • Exodus 22:18 “Do not allow sorceress to live” • Leviticus 19:31 “Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them, I am the Lord your God” • Leviticus 20:6 “I will set my face against the person who turns to mediums and spiritists to prostitute himself by following them, and I will cut him off from his people” • Numbers 22-24: Balaam and his donkey

  4. New Testament Examples/Verses • Acts 5: Ananias and Sapphira • Acts 8: Church persecuted and scattered. Simon the sorcerer. • Acts 19: Ephesus • 1 Peter 1: nature of pain. Mind is very important • 1 Peter 3: Being prepared • 1 Peter 4: Clear minded and self control • 1 Peter 5: Self-controlled and alert • 2 Peter: Training and Victory • James: Deeds. Mouth and Tongue. Submission. Be careful with money. Confess sin. • John: End of the world. War is inescapable. Satan is doomed.

  5. Kinds Of Spirits • Demons: spirit from Satan, tasks, under authority. • Spirits of Place: the unique, distinctive and cherished aspects of a place • Nature • Sub-humans • Demi-Gods: mythological figures whose one parent was a god and whose other parent was human. • Ancestors • Territorial

  6. Sin • What is sin like? • Destructive • Dark • Deceptive • Corruption • Generative • Judgment • One cannot define sin apart from God • Sin is any act that displeases God • Sin is an entity/entities • A dismissal of/justification of itself • What do we do about it? • Life always depends on the cross • All about repentance • Confess • Surrender

  7. Understanding Demons • Demons can altar the way we think about things. • Just because I am a Christian does not mean I am free from evil spirits. • Demons are working together. • Demons use other people to work against you. • Demons keep things out. • Duty comes before pleasure for demons. • Demons are strategic. • Their weapon is contented worldliness. • Know that there are demons around. • The safest road to Hell is the gradual one. • Demons want to keep us safe if we are not on their side yet. • Demons like peace.

  8. Direct Encounters With ADemonic Presence • Common Reports • Cold • Death • Choking • Chills • Kopp an attitude • Most common after 1 am • Helpful Practices: • “in the name of Jesus” • Memorize spiritual warfare scriptures • Read the Bible out loud • Pray with people

  9. Ministry Context/Problems In The Church • Two strategies of Evil: • Demons are everywhere • There are no demons • Syncretism: Blending of culture and Religion • Art and Religious Culture: sin with images scare people from hell and help deal with fear. • When you deviate from scripture, all you have is images. • Hindrances of repentance: • Too cool • Conscious (hardened heart) • Blame shifting • Do not know how • Deliverance of someone with an Evil spirit • Avoid Spectrums • Do it with a team • Need rest • Bless them • Prepare • The person has to want to get rid of the spirit

  10. Ways To Defend Ourselves • Ephesians 6:10-18 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints”.

  11. Ways We Can Overcome • Do not let the devil control your thoughts • Do not get caught up in worldly things • Keep your mind on greater things • Pray • Always be certain • Do not take anger out on anyone • Be strong • Do not worry • Do not be lied to • Know what is true • Surround yourself with other believers • Confess your sins • Read the Word • Be humble • Do not be prideful • Use your talents for Gods works • Ask for wisdom • Test the spirits

  12. Lessons/Applications • Brace yourself • Heads up • Fundamentals • Identity • Plan • Give effort • We are in a constant state of war • Courage and strength are not normal • Satan has limits, but God does not • Idols of any kind are liars and demonic • Sensuality is the fast road to idolatry • Both angels and demons have power to effect our every day life • Trust Gods word no matter what, you will be blessed • There is never a such thing as a free sin

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