Truth Or Territory

Truth Or Territory
Author: Jim Osman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2015-09-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692512449

This book offers a critique of common spiritual warfare practices including binding Satan, renouncing curses, spiritual mapping and exorcisms. Using Scripture, and Scripture alone, Pastor Jim Osman shows that true spiritual warfare is not a battle over territory, but a battle for the truth. The book is divided into four sections: Establishing Biblical Principles, Exposing Unbiblical Practices, Explaining Biblical Perspectives and Examining a Biblical Passage. A biblical approach to spiritual warfare recognizes the Bible as the sole authority, rejects unbiblical and man-made methods, and rests in Christ and His finished work for victory. Many in the modern spiritual warfare movement teach a methodology of spiritual warfare that is more akin to something you would find in a Harry Potter novel (renouncing curses and using prayer mantras to seize territory) than anything described in Scripture. Many of these practices reflect a theology built on anecdotes, experience, and interviews with demons rather than a sound exegesis of Scripture. Footnoted quotations of authors like Mark Bubeck, Neil T. Anderson, and others are compared against Scripture to show that modern spiritual warfare "experts" have abandoned the authority of Scripture and opted for man-made methods to wage spiritual battle. The chapters include a study of the three enemies that every Christian faces: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Pastor Osman answers from Scripture the questions: Can a Christian be demon-possessed? Is Christ's authority ours? and, What about exorcisms? One chapter includes a helpful discussion of the link between spiritual warfare and a believer's sanctification. The foreword is written by international conference speaker Justin Peters (justinpeters.org). This book is being published as an e-book as a fundraiser to finish the new church building of Kootenai Community Church (www.kootenaichurch.org) of which Jim is one of the pastors. All the proceeds go the building fund for the completion of that project. You can see regular updates at http: //www.truthorterritory.com .

This Present Darkness

This Present Darkness
Author: Frank Peretti
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2012-02-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1451673337

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 After the film in her camera is mysteriously destroyed at a small-town festival, reporter Bernice Kreuger knows she’s found something worth covering up. She brings the investigation to her boss, Marshall Hogan. Along with the local pastor of a struggling church, Hank Busch, they find something much bigger than they expected—a demonic plot to enslave their town and, eventually, the world. The tiny college town of Ashton becomes the unlikely battleground in a cosmic clash between good and evil. Unseen by the human protagonists, armies of angels and demons wage war against one another in the spiritual realm for the souls of the people of Ashton. Up against supernatural forces, the future of the town seems bleak – but the power of prayer might be able to influence the outcome of the fight. This fast-paced thriller birthed an entirely new genre, setting the standard for spiritual suspense. It has since sold over 2 million copies worldwide, sparking a renewed interest in the concept of spiritual warfare.

Power Encounters

Power Encounters
Author: David Powlison
Publisher: Hourglass
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994-11
Genre: Demoniac possession
ISBN: 9780801071386

A critique of the deliverance ministries movement, showing positive and negative sides of its fascination with the demonic and sensational accounts, with guidelines for a more biblical approach.

Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual Warfare
Author: Brian Borgman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781601782847

Basing their battle plan on Ephesians 6:10-20, the authors give an overview of the battle, a guide to the armor God gives us, and instruction regarding the vital wartime disciplines of prayer and proclamation of the Word.

The Whole Armor of God

The Whole Armor of God
Author: Iain M. Duguid
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2019-08-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 143356503X

“A battle manual for every Christian.” —Sinclair B. Ferguson The Christian life is a battle. We are in a daily struggle against the world, sin, and Satan. But God didn’t leave us to fend for ourselves. He gave us his own armor—armor that Jesus has already worn on our behalf all the way to the cross. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is now at work inside of us. This book unpacks each of the pieces of spiritual armor Paul describes in Ephesians 6, inviting us to take up the armor each day, all while resting in the finished victory of Christ and the assurance that our strength for the battle comes from him.

Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual Warfare
Author: Jerry Piscopo
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2009-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1607916673

God's healing and delivering power are at work in the lives of Christians today! He desires to set people free from their painful past and deliver them from the snares of the enemy. With more than 30 years of experience conducting spiritual warfare seminars-and testimonies from thousands proclaiming their freedom-Jerry and Sherill Piscopo have written a groundbreaking, definitive guide to spiritual warfare, deliverance, and personal healing. With scriptural foundation and revelation, they provide straightforward understanding and help for Christians everywhere. A powerful link exists between bitter-root judgments, unforgiveness, curses, and personal healing. There are direct correlations between strongholds, yokes, bondages, and spiritual oppression. The Piscopo's dispel myths about deliverance and give balanced insights on personal healing. They explain the biblical interaction of body, soul, and spirit, and spiritual forces. With sound doctrine and teaching, they take the mystery and stigma out of spiritual warfare. Every Christian and ordained minister needs to read this book and gain greater ability to bring inner healing to oneself and to God's people. Dr. Bill Hamon Christian International Ministries Network and bestselling author Decades of experience combined with a rare grasp of the scriptures have prepared the Piscopo's to equip your life and inspire your faith as few others can. Dr. David Cannistraci GateWay City Church San Jose, California Put the book to work in small group ministry; the contents contain a ready-made curriculum dealing with aspects of character that can be studied week by week. John and Paula Sandford Elijah House Ministries and bestselling authors Drs. Jerry and Sherill Piscopo oversee Evangel Christian Churches, Evangel Ministries International, are founders of Evangel Association of Churches and Ministries, and chancellors of Destiny Schools of Ministry. All schools are licensed by the State of Michigan and accredited by Accredited Commission International.

The Invisible War

The Invisible War
Author: Chip Ingram
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2015-08-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 149340069X

Some Christians believe strongly in the existence of demons and spiritual warfare. Others downplay or even ignore the idea. With such divergent views, how are Christians supposed to know the truth about demonic forces at work in this world? The Invisible War examines what every believer needs to know about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare, offering a balanced look at this controversial subject. This provocative book will help Christians understand what the Bible says about these threats and will show them how they can safeguard themselves and their families through prayer. Now repackaged for a new generation, The Invisible War offers a balanced look at what is going on in the spiritual realm and what believers can do to defend themselves.

Everyone's Guide to Demons & Spiritual Warfare

Everyone's Guide to Demons & Spiritual Warfare
Author: Ron Phillips, DMin
Publisher: Charisma Media
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2010-09-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 161638347X

Everyone's Guide to Demons and Spiritual Warfare is a basic training manual for anyone who wants to understand spiritual warfare principles and know how to stand against satanic attacks.

The Believer's Authority

The Believer's Authority
Author: Andrew Wommack
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2009-03-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1606830821

The controversial subject of the spiritual authority of the believer in Christ is widely discussed in the church today. Now, Andrew Wommack, host of the #1 fastest growing ministry on television, gives us a new perspective that may challenge everything we've been taught including: If believers have been given authority, then when, how, and...

Spiritual Warfare Prayers

Spiritual Warfare Prayers
Author: Mark I. Bubeck
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2013-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802484220

"Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1). During Jesus' earthly ministry, the disciples made this request of Him. He answered them with what has become known as the Lord's Prayer. Today, nearly 2,000 years later, do we as followers of Jesus Christ have a passion for prayer? Do we desire to speak with our heavenly Father? And are the prayers we utter effective? In this handy pamphlet, perfectly sized to slide into your Bible or notebook, Mark Bubeck offers twenty prayers, rich in doctrine, to help Christians triumph in their spiritual battles. Model prayers include those for revival, repentance, intercession, protection from the Enemy, unity in the Body, and wearing the Armor of God. Learn to pray like the disciples did—by example.