SPIRITUAL WARFARE TRAINING @ LIFE CHANGERS CHURCH

A Biblical Approach To Spiritual Warfare Training

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OverviewThe objective of this study is to thoroughly equip each student to exercise the authority, grace and power of

the living Christ over our adversary Satan and his demonic cohorts in the ministry of spiritual warfare.

Through strategic (spiritual) militaristic engagement each person will learn how to be used of God to

advance His Kingdom enforcing Christ’s victory over our enemies.

“The Lord is a man of war;

the Lord is His name.”-Exodus

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Week OneIntroduction to

Spiritual WarfareInduction Into The Army of God

“You must therefore endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life,

that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.”-2 Tim. 2:3-4Life Changers Church

Spiritual Warfare Training“When we accept Jesus into our lives, we are

automatically signed up for the army of the Lord. Many do not realize it, but they are in the army of the Lord

whether they accept it or not. We are not just members in the church, but we are soldiers for the Lord. Every

born-again believer is called to do warfare.” -Apostle Kimberly Daniels, “Give it Back!”


Induction: •To be formally installed or put into a position or office.

•The formal act or process of placing someone into a new job, position, government office, etc.

•The formal act of making someone a member of the military.

Spiritual Warfare Training

Spiritual Warfare Training“You must therefore endure hardship as a good

soldier of Jesus Christ.

No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who

enlisted him as a soldier.” -2 Timothy 2:3-4

Soldier, stratiotes:•A common soldier; a warrior.•(metaph.) A champion or one who endures hardship for the cause of Christ.

Warfare, strateuo:•To make a military expedition, to lead soldiers to war or to battle. To be a soldier.•To do military duty, be on active service, to fight.


Enlisted, stratologeo:•To gather (collect) an army•To enlist soldiers•To select warriors

Spiritual Warfare Training-cont.


• Demons Were Only Active in The Time of Christ or Today in Pagan Cultures (P.157)

• Demons Cannot Bother Believers• Christians are in danger when dealing with

demons.• Christians should fear touching or being

around others demonically afflicted.• Instructions concerning spiritual warfare is

unnecessary

Misconceptions About Spiritual Warfare


• Christians can simply plead the blood of Jesus.

• Christians can make light of Satan and the truth of spiritual warfare.

Misconceptions About Spiritual Warfare


The Importance of Balance in Warfare

As we seek to engage in spiritual warfare, we must be very careful to walk in balance. Too much of anything can have a negative effect on the believer. An overemphasis on spiritual warfare has the potential of having a negative effect on people. An underemphasis on spiritual warfare has the potential of having devastating effects. We must find a healthy balance…


The Importance of Balance in Warfare-cont.

Somewhere in the middle. It is important to remember that spiritual warfare is just ONE of many elements in the life of the Christian believer. Our focus in our walk should be on the Lord and not on diabolical forces that seek to deter us in our quest to be conformed into His image. In order to stay a step ahead, we must remember that balance is key.


Spiritual Warfare TrainingBattlefield B.A.S.I.C.S.

•B-Battlefield (Know Where The Battle Rages)•A-Authority (Know Who You Are In Christ)•S-Satan’s Schemes (Know Your Enemy)•I-Intercession (Prayer: Your Key To Victory)•C-Covered by His Blood • (Know Your Commander-in-Chief)

•S-Sword of the Lord (Know His Word)


Battlefield of The Mind

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down

strongholds….” (2 Cor 10:4)

The Enemy’s Weapon:Fiery Darts

(Ephesians 6:13-16)

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The Enemy’s Weapon:

Fiery Darts(Grk.-) Puroo Belos: A

fiery missile/dart that is thrown (repeatedly) into

the mind of a man

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Shield of Faith: Ephesians 6:13-16


Authority of Jesus Christ

“Then He called His disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and

to cure diseases.-Luke 9:1


Authority of Jesus Christ

Authority, exousia: •Power of choice•Liberty of doing as one pleases•The power of authority (influence) and of right (privilege)


Satan’s Schemes

“…so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.”-2 Corinthians 2:11


Satan’s SchemesSchemes, noema: •Thoughts•An evil purpose•That which thinks, the mind,


Intercession Prayer: Your Key To Victory

“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness.

For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us

with groanings too deep for words.” -Romans 8:26


Covered by His Blood

“And they have overcome him by reason of the blood of the Lamb, and by reason of the word of their testimony; and they have not loved their life unto death.” -Revelation 12:11


Covered by His Blood

Overcome, nikao: •To conquer•Top carry off the victory, come out victorious


Sword of the Lord

“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing

even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the

thoughts and intents of the heart.”-Heb. 4:12

Homework Assignment:

THE “1” CHALLENGE:

Take ONE thing that you learned today and find ONE person to teach it to.

Be prepared to discuss your results at next week’s class.


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