Spiritual WarfarePart 1

Spiritual Warfare

God created all, even the supernatural

ArchangelsMichael- Daniel, Jude, Revelation “Who is like God?"Gabriel-Daniel, Matthew, “God is my strength"Lucifer-Isiah 14:12, “Light Bringer”

Angels-Ministering Spirits Hebrews 1:14Seraphs-Isiah 6 “Fiery” six wings Cherubim-Genesis, Ezekiel ”Intercessor” or “Gatekeeper”

What about Satan?Satan-”The Adversary”

Revelation 12:7–9 And there was war in heaven, Michael and his angels waging war with the dragon. The dragon and his angels waged war, and they were not strong enough, and there was no longer a place found for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.

Demons?Revelation 12:9 Satan…was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. Revelation 12:4a And his tail swept away a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth…

1/3 of Angles rebelled

Names and titlesSatan-accuserDevil-Divide or slanderAbaddon, Apollyon, DestroyerAdversary enemyBeelzebub, father of lies, liarBelial-worthless, wickednessMurdererPower of darkness

Prince of this world, of devils, of the power of the airRuler of the darkness of this worldSerpentSpirit that works in the children of disobedience TempterThe god of this worldWicked one

Demonic ActivityPossessCause sicknessMuteBlindnessConvulsions Insanity Cause disturbances (outbursts)

Paralysis Troubled-to undergo hardship from continual annoyanceRemoves the Word from hearts

Demonic AttacksMatthew 4:1 tempted by the devil. John 13:2 the devil put into the heart of Judas Iscariot to betray Him Ephesians 6:11 schemes of the devil2 Timothy 2:26 snare of the devil, held captive by him to do his will 1 Peter 5:8 prowls like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour Revelation 2:10 cast you into prison, so that you will be tested

Old Testament 1 Chronicles 21:1 Then Satan stood up against Israel and moved David to number Israel.

Zechariah 3:1;3 Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments and standing before the angel.

1. Pride2. Shaming

Allowed to operate 1 Samuel 16:14 Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD terrorized him.

Judges 9:23 Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech, 1. When the Holy Spirit leaves the demonic can intervene2. God is always in control

Can a Christian be demon possessed?

NO!2 Corinthians 6:16 Or what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said, “I WILL DWELL IN THEM AND WALK AMONG THEM; AND I WILL BE THEIR GOD, AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE.

Colossians 1:13 For He rescued us from the domain (state of control) of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,

Ephesians 2:1–2 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.

Afflicting the Righteous Job 1:12 Then the LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him.” So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD.

Job 2:7 Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.

1. Permission 2. Limits

Reason for Satan’s attackLuke 22:31–32 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

The Shepherd Of HermasFor if thou shalt be patient, the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in thee shall be pure, and not be darkened by any evil spirit; but being full of joy shall be enlarged, and feast in the body in which it dwells, and serve the Lord with joy, and in great peace. But if any anger shall overtake thee, presently the Holy Spirit which is in thee will be straightened and seek to depart from thee. For he is choked by the evil spirit, and has not the liberty of serving the Lord as he would, for he is grieved by anger. When, therefore, both these spirits dwell together, it is destructive to a man. For in long suffering the Lord dwelleth, but in bitterness the Devil.

As if one should take a little wormwood, and put it into a vessel of honey, the whole honey would be spoiled; and a great quantity of honey is corrupted by a very little wormwood, and loses the sweetness of honey, and is no longer acceptable to its Lord because the whole honey is made bitter, and loses its use. But if no wormwood be put into the honey, it is sweet and profitable to its Lord. Thus is forbearance sweeter than honey, and profitable to the Lord who dwelleth in it.

Purpose in suffering2 Corinthians 12:7 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself!

1. Caused physical suffering2. Cure for pride

God answers2 Corinthians 12:9 …“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

1. God’s grace is Sufficient2. Purpose in suffering

Next weekWhat’s a Christian to do?