War Against The Saints A Biblical Insight Into Our Spiritual Battle

A biblical insight into the spiritual warfare experienced by all believers, which is often misunderstood and dealt with in humanly devised methods. Our battle is not against flesh and blood but against unseen foes of the spiritual realm. This book identifies the works of our Adversary from the perspective of God's Word and helps bring clarity as to how we can engage in the spiritual battles of our present day. Most of all, it will show how the believer wins even in the midst of losing. War Against the Saints Addresses the Following Topics: The subtlety of the Serpent - The ultimate lie (pantheism) - What is antichrist, and what are his tactics? - The new Gnostics - The kings of the Earth - The serpent and the dragon - The adversary's assault on the world and the church - A confessional warfare - How people deny Christ (without even realizing it) - How we win by losing

As soldiers in the army of the Lord, Christians face the onslaught of evil forces head-on every day. But there is no need to despair...God has not abandoned us. In War on the Saints, Jessie Penn-Lewis reveals: Satan's game plan-his tricks, lies, and methods of destruction The deception-that "sincere" Christians can be deceived The devil's target-his methods for targeting believers Spiritual warfare principles-both offensive and defensive Learn to equip yourself with God's full arsenal of weapons to defeat the enemy. Don't wait a moment longer. Now is the time to armor yourself against spiritual attacks. You can emerge victorious from every battle.

There's a war going on . . . and you have what it takes to win. Christians are engaged in a cosmic war between good and evil, a war waged on many fronts -- in our hearts and minds, in our churches, and in our world. How can we be equipped for the fight? Is God still in control? How did Jesus engage in spiritual warfare? How powerful is Satan, and how can we resist him? With clarity and depth, Scott Moreau answers these questions and more as he maps out a biblical overview of spiritual warfare. He encourages us to put truth into action and to stand firm in our personal battles and against evil in the world.

The Christian life is a battle, but many believers today don’t realize their involvement in spiritual warfare. Our secular society, characterized by doubt and spiritual skepticism, leaves many Christians embarrassed even to talk about demonic forces of opposition. In order to awaken Christians to the battle around them and prepare them for it, Robert Smart surveys the terrain, identifies the enemy, and conveys defensive and offensive maneuvers for combating Satan. Just as military science combines knowledge of the humanities, natural sciences, applied sciences, and engineering, so this “military textbook” combines knowledge of the Bible, historical theology, contemporary culture, apologetics, practical theology, and biblical counseling. Here is a well-rounded overview of the unavoidable reality of spiritual warfare. Table of Contents: Introduction: The Call to Engage in Spiritual Warfare 1. God Is a Warrior: Biblical Foundations for Spiritual Warfare 2. Historical Theology on Spiritual Warfare 3. The Age of Doubt and the Conditions for Unbelief 4. Satan's Strategies When Christians Are Vulnerable 5. Waging War in God's Strength, Armor, and Weapons 6. Waging War on Identity 7. Curses and Power Encounters Conclusion: Saints Triumphant in the Gospel

Christian writer, C.S. Lewis once made the point that people tend to either obsess over demons or deny their existence entirely-and the devil is equally pleased either way. The Bible is clear. Our battle is not with flesh and blood but with spiritual forces (Eph. 6:12). At the same time, however, the Bible makes it clear that the evil forces, devils and demons, are powerless in comparison to God. If God is for us, who can be against us? Even the demons shudder in the presence of God (James 2:19).

How to Defeat the Enemy During These Dark Days As the time approaches for Jesus' return, the spiritual battle between good and evil is heating up. Evidence is all around: shootings, genocide, civil wars, increased persecution. Our enemy is real, and it seems as if he is winning. The good news is that God is at work in powerful ways--and that Satan is not winning. But we need to know how to wage war against him and his plans for these turbulent days. We must understand not only the intensified warfare environment of the end times, but how we can walk in our authority in Jesus Christ. Here are the practical insights you need on how to fight using the spiritual weapons God has given us: the blood of Jesus, the Word of God, our own testimony, and more. When we learn how to wield these weapons, we will see victory over Satan and his kingdom and bring hope to these dark days.

Too often, Christians today either sensationalize the subject of spiritual warfare by obsessing over demon possession, exorcisms, binding the devil, and rebuking demons, or they minimize the idea and are unprepared for the real struggle they face against principalities and powers. Pastors Brian Borgman and Rob Ventura provide a balanced approach that exposes the fictions and superstitions surrounding this vital doctrine and at the same time reveal the unseen realities of this struggle. 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. By learning to think biblically about this subject, Christians are enabled to deflect the blows of their adversary, fight sin, and live God-glorifying lives as followers of Jesus. Table of Contents: 1. Be Strong in the Lord 2. Put on the Full Armor of God 3. The Schemes of the Devil 4. The Nature of Our Conflict 5. The Belt of Truth 6. The Breastplate of Righteousness 7. The Gospel of Peace Footwear 8. The Shield of Faith 9. The Helmet of Salvation 10. The Sword of the Spirit 11. Warfare Prayer 12. Warfare Prayer and Proclamation 13. Spiritual Warfare Debriefing Appendix 1: The Sovereignty of God and Satan Appendix 2: Can a Christian Be Demon-Possessed? Appendix 3: Pray for Your Pastors

The war is on. The Devil plots to defeat you. Meet some battle-tested warriors who fight at your side. Satan is real. He’s a formidable foe who wants to snatch us away from God, and the thought of doing battle with him can seem daunting. Even so, the saints who have gone before us have engaged the Devil, armed with the power of Christ … and emerged victorious! These fellow warriors in heaven now fight on our behalf. In Saints Who Battled Satan, Paul Thigpen, author of Manual for Spiritual Warfare, details the heroic combat of 17 saints who defeated the Enemy. In Saints Who Battled Satan, discover: How Satan attacks us through extraordinary assaults and everyday temptations. How these 17 saints used prayer, Scripture, the sacraments, and other spiritual weapons against the Enemy.How the virtues served these saints as combat armor. How these victorious saints now offer their aid to those of us still battling on earth. Read the inspiring and triumphant stories of Padre Pio, Francis of Assisi, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, John Vianney, and a dozen other saints who battled Satan. You’ll find the strength, the courage, and the faith to win your own war against the Enemy.