Spiritaul Warfare Pt2

Eph 6:12 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.

There is a heavy to the death ( not necessary a physical death )spiritual death that is with supernatural

,evil beings (demons). The battle may present its self in circumstances ,policies, and evil behavior, but our battle is not in the flesh and blood its against spiritual forces of wickedness its an invisible war.

The Bible does acknowledge that there are advisories doing battle in the spiritual realm and that’s were our battle is. In today’s world to say there are demons waiting to trip you up is like saying “I want to tell you a joke “ you just might get laughed at. Its easier to denie than except. Our world view can prevent us from seeing the real cause of an issue we would rather blame someone or something be cause we can see that. Not everything that happens is do to demonic activity we are responsible for making our own choices ,but everything can be used by the demonic to turn you away.

Quote from C.S.Lewis” the danger is to put either to much or to little emphasis on Satan and demons most people put to little The fact is we will have to do battle with the enemy in one way or another especially Christians for Satan has the non Christians already. Chip Ingram points out 3 responsibility's for us.

1 :be aware of the battle

2:depend on God's strength

3:use the protection God has provided

Many of us don't see abnormal behavior coming from those whom seem normal , (voice's ,strange behaviors,ect) many feel there is a better explanation than a demonic influence. There are some things that psychology,sociology and biology can't explain.

Every believer will either defeat or be defeated by the some form of demonic influence. Only by having a true understanding of our spiritual armor, can we be prepared for battle in the spirit.

Chip points out 5 truth we should believe as to why we need God protection.

There is a reality we can't see ,were the real battles of life take place