The Believer's Guide to Spiritual Warfare

by White, Thomas B.

• ISBN13: 9780830757251
• ISBN10: 0830757252
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-27
• Publisher: Regal

Summary

People who are in trouble must discern the source of the problem-a correct assessment of the problemrs"s origins is the first step toward responding well and resolving the situation. Is the issue explainable by natural causes? If not, it is likely that the believer is under spiritual attack.TheBelieverrs"s Guide to Spiritual Warfareis a practical guide to overcoming the forces of the world, the flesh and the devil that come against believersrs" personal lives, families, vocations and ministries. The Holy Spirit is ready and willing to free Christians from spiritual attack, and this essential handbook will help readers access that power. They will learn to discern the source of an attack, to free themselves and others from spiritual bondage, and to pray effectively to protect their home, business, church and ministry from the forces of evil.The Believerrs"s Guide to Spiritual Warfaregoes beyond theory to equip believers with simple, effective tools and techniques for winning victory.

Author Biography

THOMAS B. WHITE is the founder and president of Frontline Ministries, an international ministry that develops city-wide prayer movements and offers teaching on spiritual formation, prayer and spiritual warfare. He holds degrees from San Diego State University and Asbury Theological Seminary, and has emerged as an innovator in city transformation by building collaborative unity among kingdom leaders to effectively reach their communities. Tom coaches nine ongoing city movements of unity, prayer and kingdom collaboration in North America, India and Eastern Europe, and is a member of the Mission America Coalition and America\u2019s National Prayer Committee. He and his wife, Terri, live in Corvallis, Oregon, where they give leadership to the Church of the Valley, a unique movement of prayer in Oregon\u2019s mid-Willamette Valley.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 9
Foreword	p. 11
Preface	p. 13
Getting Perspective	p. 21
A Reasoned, Seasoned Approach to Spiritual Warfare	p. 35
Understanding Principalities and Powers	p. 51
Engaging the Battle	p. 63
Common Scenarios of Oppression 1-4: The Battle from Within	p. 77
Common Scenarios of Oppression 5-7: The Battle from Without	p. 105
Am I Oppressed? A Checklist for Testing Spiritual Bondage	p. 119
Discernment: Toward a Biblical Definition	p. 133
Establishing Your Home as a Spiritual Refuge	p. 147
Warfare Prayers for Specific Situations	p. 161
Understanding and Practicing Intercessory Prayer Warfare	p. 175
What Everyone Seems to Want to Know About Spiritual Warfare	p. 195
Epilogue: Tips from the Trench-Words to the Wise	p. 213
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