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The definitions of spiritual warfare beyond Ephesians 6 originated from the Bible.
The definitions of spiritual warfare beyond Ephesians 6 originated from the Bible.
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The ground level, the occult level, and the strategic level are the only levels of spiritual warfare identified.
The ground level, the occult level, and the strategic level are the only levels of spiritual warfare identified.
False
The speaker believes that spiritual warfare is only about individual salvation.
The speaker believes that spiritual warfare is only about individual salvation.
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The speaker is not involved in spiritual warfare beyond the individual level.
The speaker is not involved in spiritual warfare beyond the individual level.
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The speaker compares the preaching of the gospel to a rhetorical question.
The speaker compares the preaching of the gospel to a rhetorical question.
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The theological background of the men making definitions of spiritual warfare is primarily Calvinistic.
The theological background of the men making definitions of spiritual warfare is primarily Calvinistic.
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Japan is considered an easy country to evangelize.
Japan is considered an easy country to evangelize.
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The speaker has never been to Japan or spoken to missionaries or pastors from Japan.
The speaker has never been to Japan or spoken to missionaries or pastors from Japan.
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The speaker finds the sound of Buddhist temple gongs calling for prayer to be comforting.
The speaker finds the sound of Buddhist temple gongs calling for prayer to be comforting.
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The speaker believes that spiritual warfare is only necessary for evangelizing Japan.
The speaker believes that spiritual warfare is only necessary for evangelizing Japan.
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Wagner wants to unite Christian factions in Japan through spiritual warfare.
Wagner wants to unite Christian factions in Japan through spiritual warfare.
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It is possible to work side by side with Christian groups that have significant doctrinal differences.
It is possible to work side by side with Christian groups that have significant doctrinal differences.
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Missionaries in Japan often come together for a couple of weeks at the end of the year.
Missionaries in Japan often come together for a couple of weeks at the end of the year.
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Wagner believes that a united front against the enemy is not necessary.
Wagner believes that a united front against the enemy is not necessary.
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Wagner's primary emphasis is on evangelism rather than spiritual warfare.
Wagner's primary emphasis is on evangelism rather than spiritual warfare.
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Japan has been free from satanic power and idolatry for centuries.
Japan has been free from satanic power and idolatry for centuries.
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Timothy Warnon believes that it is a bad idea to engage in spiritual warfare.
Timothy Warnon believes that it is a bad idea to engage in spiritual warfare.
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It is safe to underestimate the enemy when engaging in spiritual warfare.
It is safe to underestimate the enemy when engaging in spiritual warfare.
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Prayer is not necessary when engaging in spiritual warfare.
Prayer is not necessary when engaging in spiritual warfare.
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Wagner believes that only particularly gifted individuals can undo the bondage of idolatry.
Wagner believes that only particularly gifted individuals can undo the bondage of idolatry.
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The speaker is against the phraseology 'without prayer' because it implies prayer is not important.
The speaker is against the phraseology 'without prayer' because it implies prayer is not important.
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According to the speaker, power evangelism is a formula to success.
According to the speaker, power evangelism is a formula to success.
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The speaker believes it is necessary to know about territorial demons or hierarchy in a particular community.
The speaker believes it is necessary to know about territorial demons or hierarchy in a particular community.
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The speaker is in favor of doing research into territorial demons or hierarchy.
The speaker is in favor of doing research into territorial demons or hierarchy.
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The speaker considers the third wave movement to be a biblical worldview.
The speaker considers the third wave movement to be a biblical worldview.
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The speaker believes that the biblical worldview is based on conflict and dualism.
The speaker believes that the biblical worldview is based on conflict and dualism.
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The speaker thinks that the third wave movement is a consciously written down, carefully crafted worldview.
The speaker thinks that the third wave movement is a consciously written down, carefully crafted worldview.
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The speaker is in favor of the third wave movement's teachings on cosmology.
The speaker is in favor of the third wave movement's teachings on cosmology.
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The speaker believes that salvation comes through the demonstration of God's power.
The speaker believes that salvation comes through the demonstration of God's power.
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The speaker thinks that the heart may be moved by the demonstration of God's power, but it is not enough to bring salvation.
The speaker thinks that the heart may be moved by the demonstration of God's power, but it is not enough to bring salvation.
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The gap theory suggests that the universe was created without form and void.
The gap theory suggests that the universe was created without form and void.
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In Mesopotamian mythology, the gods are seen as good.
In Mesopotamian mythology, the gods are seen as good.
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The third wave movement views the powers as evil, but not as elect or evil angels.
The third wave movement views the powers as evil, but not as elect or evil angels.
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The biblical view of spiritual warfare involves a pantheon of gods and goddesses.
The biblical view of spiritual warfare involves a pantheon of gods and goddesses.
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The speaker believes that the universe needs to be exorcised to be cleansed.
The speaker believes that the universe needs to be exorcised to be cleansed.
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The existence of Satan, demons, and angels is supported by the Bible.
The existence of Satan, demons, and angels is supported by the Bible.
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There is no hierarchy of demonic powers in the biblical view.
There is no hierarchy of demonic powers in the biblical view.
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The speaker views spiritual warfare as primarily a conflict between humans and gods.
The speaker views spiritual warfare as primarily a conflict between humans and gods.
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The third wave movement stresses the importance of multiple gods and goddesses.
The third wave movement stresses the importance of multiple gods and goddesses.
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The speaker believes that the fate of humanity is contingent on the activity of the gods.
The speaker believes that the fate of humanity is contingent on the activity of the gods.
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Study Notes
Spiritual Warfare
- The concept of spiritual warfare has evolved beyond the traditional understanding of Ephesians 6, with new definitions and descriptions emerging from the mission field.
- Three levels of spiritual warfare have been identified: the ground level, the occult level, and the strategic level.
Theologcal Background
- The men who have developed these new definitions and descriptions of spiritual warfare have a strong Armenian influence in their theology.
- This influence is reflected in their approach to evangelizing and their understanding of God's role in salvation.
Unitng Christian Factions
- Some proponents of spiritual warfare, such as Wagner, emphasize the importance of uniting Christian factions in order to present a united front against the enemy.
- However, this approach can be problematic, as it may overlook significant doctrinal differences between different groups.
Dangers of Spiritual Warfare
- Timothy Warnon has identified five dangers of spiritual warfare:
- Engaging in meaningless rhetoric
- Having a false sense of victory
- Underestimating the enemy
- Expecting power without prayer
- Overemphasizing power
- Warnon emphasizes the importance of prayer and dependence on God in spiritual warfare, rather than relying on formulas or gifted individuals.
Territorial Demons
- The concept of territorial demons and spiritual hierarchies has been developed in the context of spiritual warfare.
- Some proponents of spiritual warfare believe that it is necessary to research and understand the territorial demons and spiritual hierarchies in a particular region in order to be effective in evangelism and spiritual warfare.
Cosmology and Worldview
- The third wave movement has a distinct cosmology and worldview that is influenced by paganism and mythology.
- This worldview is characterized by a mythologization of the universe, a focus on conflict and dualism, and a belief in the existence of evil powers and principalities.
- This worldview is distinct from the biblical worldview, which emphasizes the benevolent intention of God and the creation of the world in peace.
Biblical Teaching
- The biblical teaching on spiritual warfare emphasizes the importance of prayer, dependence on God, and the recognition of the enemy's power.
- The Bible teaches that Satan and demons exist, and that they are actively opposed to God and his people.
- The biblical teaching on spiritual warfare also emphasizes the importance of understanding the close association between idolatry, pagan religions, and false teaching.
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Description
This quiz explores the different levels of spiritual warfare, going beyond the traditional understanding of Ephesians 6, and their origins on the mission field. It covers the ground level, occult level, and strategic level of spiritual warfare.
