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Spiritual warfare is the same as evangelism.
Spiritual warfare is the same as evangelism.
False
The authors believe that one should preach the gospel first and then engage in spiritual warfare.
The authors believe that one should preach the gospel first and then engage in spiritual warfare.
False
The occult level of spiritual warfare involves dealing with territorial spirits.
The occult level of spiritual warfare involves dealing with territorial spirits.
False
Acts 13 is an example of spiritual warfare on the individual level.
Acts 13 is an example of spiritual warfare on the individual level.
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Bar-Jesus, the sorcerer, was seeking to hear the word of God from Bonobus and Saul.
Bar-Jesus, the sorcerer, was seeking to hear the word of God from Bonobus and Saul.
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Elimas, the sorcerer, was a close friend of Barnabas.
Elimas, the sorcerer, was a close friend of Barnabas.
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Saul, also known as Paul, was filled with the spirit when he confronted Elimas.
Saul, also known as Paul, was filled with the spirit when he confronted Elimas.
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The proconsul, Sergius Paulus, was a believer in the Lord before Paul's encounter with Elimas.
The proconsul, Sergius Paulus, was a believer in the Lord before Paul's encounter with Elimas.
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Elimas's attempt to turn the proconsul away from the faith is a demonstration of a territorial spirit.
Elimas's attempt to turn the proconsul away from the faith is a demonstration of a territorial spirit.
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The author of the passage believes that Paul's encounter with Elimas is a model for contemporary ministry.
The author of the passage believes that Paul's encounter with Elimas is a model for contemporary ministry.
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According to the speaker, there are instances of strategic level warfare in the New Testament.
According to the speaker, there are instances of strategic level warfare in the New Testament.
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The speaker believes that believers have authority over Satan and demons in the present.
The speaker believes that believers have authority over Satan and demons in the present.
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Ephesians 6 reveals that believers should use aggressive attack to defeat angels and demons.
Ephesians 6 reveals that believers should use aggressive attack to defeat angels and demons.
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The speaker believes that believers should rebuke angels or demons.
The speaker believes that believers should rebuke angels or demons.
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The speaker mentions that the town across the valley was open to listening to the Gospel.
The speaker mentions that the town across the valley was open to listening to the Gospel.
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The focus of spiritual warfare should be on a power encounter with the devil.
The focus of spiritual warfare should be on a power encounter with the devil.
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Spiritual warfare must be carried out by a gifted person with special power.
Spiritual warfare must be carried out by a gifted person with special power.
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Spiritual warfare is only about hand-to-hand combat with demons.
Spiritual warfare is only about hand-to-hand combat with demons.
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The outcome of spiritual warfare should always be visible and dramatic.
The outcome of spiritual warfare should always be visible and dramatic.
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The goal of spiritual warfare is to humiliate the devil publicly.
The goal of spiritual warfare is to humiliate the devil publicly.
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According to Ephesians 1, believers are seated on the right hand of God the Father with Christ.
According to Ephesians 1, believers are seated on the right hand of God the Father with Christ.
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New Testament Christians have the inherent right to assert their power over Satan and demons.
New Testament Christians have the inherent right to assert their power over Satan and demons.
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Christians should engage in aggressive offensive warfare against Satan and demons.
Christians should engage in aggressive offensive warfare against Satan and demons.
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The author suggests that a significant level of spiritual warfare involves prayer.
The author suggests that a significant level of spiritual warfare involves prayer.
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Spiritual warfare is an unreal and unhistorical concept.
Spiritual warfare is an unreal and unhistorical concept.
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Believers will have a level of authority in the kingdom, but not in the present life.
Believers will have a level of authority in the kingdom, but not in the present life.
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The author believes that Christians can be demon-possessed without their consent.
The author believes that Christians can be demon-possessed without their consent.
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The author believes that some Christians have a special gift to discern demonic presence.
The author believes that some Christians have a special gift to discern demonic presence.
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Territorial spirits hold dominion over specific geographic areas.
Territorial spirits hold dominion over specific geographic areas.
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The author is supportive of the Third Wave movement's teachings on spiritual warfare.
The author is supportive of the Third Wave movement's teachings on spiritual warfare.
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Christians often live under conditions of peace and safety in their spiritual lives.
Christians often live under conditions of peace and safety in their spiritual lives.
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The speaker believes that evangelism is the most important part of spiritual warfare.
The speaker believes that evangelism is the most important part of spiritual warfare.
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The speaker suggests that spiritual warfare is only important for missionaries.
The speaker suggests that spiritual warfare is only important for missionaries.
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The speaker believes that many Christians are well-equipped to deal with territorial spirits.
The speaker believes that many Christians are well-equipped to deal with territorial spirits.
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The speaker's strategy for evangelizing Japan involves preaching the gospel first and then engaging in spiritual warfare.
The speaker's strategy for evangelizing Japan involves preaching the gospel first and then engaging in spiritual warfare.
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The speaker's prayer is for God to raise a new army that would use worldly power against principalities.
The speaker's prayer is for God to raise a new army that would use worldly power against principalities.
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The speaker believes that spiritual warfare is only necessary in certain parts of the world.
The speaker believes that spiritual warfare is only necessary in certain parts of the world.
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The speaker suggests that identifying and breaking the power of territorial spirits is not important for evangelism.
The speaker suggests that identifying and breaking the power of territorial spirits is not important for evangelism.
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The speaker believes that pastors and lay leaders should not be trained in deliverance ministries.
The speaker believes that pastors and lay leaders should not be trained in deliverance ministries.
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The speaker believes that ignorance is not a significant threat to spiritual warfare.
The speaker believes that ignorance is not a significant threat to spiritual warfare.
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Study Notes
Spiritual Warfare: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions
Ground Level Ministry
- Spiritual warfare is necessary to open people's ears to the Gospel
- It's not about evangelism, but rather pre-evangelism, preparing the ground for the Gospel to be received
Acts 13: A Misinterpreted Passage
- Acts 13 is often misinterpreted to support the concept of territorial spirits and strategic level warfare
- The passage actually describes Paul's encounter with Elimas, a sorcerer, and not a territorial spirit
- Paul's actions were a demonstration of apostolic authority, not a model for believers to follow
Examples of So-Called Territorial Spirits
- Examples of alleged territorial spirits, such as instances in Uruguay and Brazil, are anecdotal and lack scriptural basis
- These examples do not provide a solid foundation for understanding spiritual warfare or territorial spirits
Syllogism of Spiritual Warfare
- The idea that believers have authority over Satan and demons is based on a flawed syllogism
- The syllogism goes: since believers are seated with Christ in the heavenlies, they have authority over Satan and demons
- However, this is a misinterpretation of Ephesians 1 and 2, and the authority of believers is not equal to Christ's authority
Realities of Spiritual Warfare
- Spiritual warfare is not about aggressive offense, but rather defensive resistance to Satan's attacks
- Believers should focus on evangelism, discipleship, and preaching the truth, rather than trying to defeat Satan directly
Myths of Spiritual Warfare
- Myth #1: Spiritual warfare is unreal and unhistorical
- Myth #2: Spiritual warfare must be carried out in public to inspire the church and humiliate the devil
- Myth #3: Spiritual warfare must be waged by a gifted person only
- Myth #4: Spiritual warfare is a power encounter, requiring a special authority
- Myth #5: Spiritual warfare must be visible and dramatic
- Myth #6: Spiritual warfare is extremely personal, focusing on individual battles with demons
Prerequisites for Spiritual Warfare
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Prayer is essential, demonstrating dependence on the Lord
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Being saturated with Scripture is crucial for resisting satanic influence and recognizing false teaching### Third Wave Movement Teachings
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A key emphasis of Charismatic teaching is that a believer can be demon-possessed with or without consent.
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Some Christians are believed to have a special gift to discern demonic presence and exercise it.
Territorial Spirits
- The Third Wave movement teaches that territorial spirits hold dominion over certain objects or places, which are believed to be conduits for demonic oppression.
- This is often linked to objects associated with traumatic past experiences, making individuals vulnerable to generational cursing or demonic influence.
Cosmology
- The Third Wave movement has a cosmology that involves a cosmic conflict between God's forces and rebellious demonic powers from creation.
- This conflict is seen as a mythologization of the universe, with superhuman supernatural beings and a pantheon of gods (hierarchy of demons) involved.
- The universe is given the status of a subject, with spiritual beings inhabiting it to interact with humans.
Christian Experience and Warfare
- The Christian experience is seen as a constant state of warfare, with a threat of being attacked and overcome by demonic powers at all times.
- This leads to a sense of fear and uncertainty, with the need for constant vigilance and preparation for spiritual warfare.
New Priesthood and Ministry
- The Third Wave movement emphasizes the role of specialists, such as ministers, who know how to deal with the war against darkness.
- These specialists are seen as a new priesthood, equipped to break the power of territorial spirits and bring spiritual freedom.
Ignorance and Evangelism
- Ignorance is seen as one of the biggest dangers in spiritual warfare, even among those who know about territorial spirits.
- Few know how to break the power of these spirits, which is a major challenge for evangelism and missionary work.
- A proposed strategy for evangelism involves uniting Christian factions, training pastors and leaders in deliverance ministries, and breaking the power of territorial spirits.
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This quiz explores the concept of spiritual warfare as a precursor to evangelism, highlighting the importance of casting out demons before preaching the gospel.
