For example, there is a power of religious tradition strongly at work in some cultures working to blind peoples eyes to the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:4). Under the command of these demon princes are various “powers” – stronger spirits that perhaps influence the respective culture in certain negative ways. The prince of Greece is also mentioned as an ascending demonic power which will rise to power after the prince of Persia will be defeated.ī. The angel Gabriel was resisted by “the prince of the kingdom of Persia” (a demon prince) for twenty-one days (see Daniel 10:13). It is reasonable to suppose that “principalities” refer to strong spirits that seek to exercise dominion over particular geographical zones. Some evil spirits are called “principalities”. There are various degrees of dark powers – there is rank in Satan’s kingdom.Ī. To be effective in prayer and spiritual warfare we must deny ourselves and persist in resisting the devil.Ģ. There is a struggle that we must personally be involved in – against demonic powers which seek to influence our minds, wills and emotions against God and His will. In the midst of temptation and possibly oppression, we must resist and trust God for deliverance. We are at times going to be aware of their presence (especially in the evil day mentioned). God permitted Satan to come close to Jesus (Matthew 4:4-10) and at times permits dark powers to come close to us. We are involved in close combat – wrestling – not combat from a distance only. As Christians we are involved in spiritual battle whether we like it or not. We observe from this passage the following principles:ġ.
Therefore take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand (Ephesians 6:12,13). The Bible teaches us that we as true disciples of Jesus are engaged in a warfare against these dark powers.įor we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. We briefly considered their main activities as they relate to us. As we saw in lesson two, the Bible reveals to us the existence both of Satan, the chief enemy of God and mankind, and that army of evil spirits also known as demons which operate under Satan’s command.
The time has come in our series of foundational studies to consider the truths and principles related to spiritual warfare and deliverance from evil spirits. How to Get Yourself and Others Free of Demons.
The Difference between Flesh and Demons.Through knowledge the righteous shall be delivered (Proverbs 11:9).
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