As Paul defines the different “levels” of demon spirits, he then goes on with “the rulers of the darkness of this world.”  The Greek word “kosmokrateros” it is a compound word formed from “kosmos” and “kratos.”  “Kosmos” denotes order or arrangement, and the word “kratos” has to do with raw power.  When they are compounded… Read More »

When Paul used the word “archas” he emphatically telling us that at the very top of satan’s domain is a group of demon spirits who have held their lofty positions of power and authority ever since ancient times…probably since the fall of Lucifer.  Then Paul goes on to mention “powers” as those evil forces that… Read More »

The language used in Ephesians 6:12 is military in nature.  It seems evident that Paul received a revelation of how satan’s kingdom has been aligned militarily.  At the very top of satan’s dark domain, there is a group of demon spirits that Paul calls “principalities.”  The word “principalities” is taken from the word archas, an old… Read More »

This same word (‘pros’) of intimacy, this word that is used to denote a face-to-face relationship between the Father and the Son, is used to describe a face-to-face relationship between the Father and the Son, is used to describe a face-to-face encounter with unseen, demonic spirits that have come to assault us. This means that… Read More »

In John 1:1 the word, “with” is taken from the Greek word ‘pros’.”  So, John 1:1 could read “in the beginning was the Word, [Jesus] and the Word [Jesus] was FACE TO FACE WITH GOD.” (emphasis mine). The word ‘pros’ clearly reveals the INTIMACY and CLOSE RELATIONSHIP  that exists between the Member’s of the Godhead.  It gives… Read More »

So it seems like with God is dealing with truth that is of paramount importance, or when God calls out to an extremely important biblical character, He will repeat Himself.  So, as we look back at Ephesians 6:12, where the Holy Spirit repeats the word “AGAINST’ four times within the context of verse!  This means the… Read More »

We can also see in the Word that whenever God calls out to notable biblical characters, He always calls them by name not once, but two or three times.  For instance, when God called Moses, He said “……..Moses, Moses…..” (Ex. 3:4).  When God called Saul of Tarsus, He said, “…Saul., Saul….” (Acts9:4).  And Samuel was… Read More »

In Ephesians 6:12, Paul mentions the word “against” four times in connection with the devil!  This is vitally important, because grammatically, he should have used the word “against” once in reference to all four levels of demonic spirits.  But rather than do this, Paul chose to repeat the word “against” again and again FOUR different… Read More »

Who are these evil forces that are constantly working behind the scenes to seduce, deceive, control and manipulate the flesh and the mind?  Paul answers that question as he continues:  “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, BUT AGAINST PRINCIPALITIES, AGAINST POWERS, AGAINST THE RULERS OF THE DARKNESS OF THIS WORLD, AGAINST SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS IN… Read More »

When we as believers live a crucified, sanctified life on a continual basis, we are able to neutralize any attack the enemy would try to wage against our flesh.  Why is this? BECAUSE DEAD MEN AND WOMEN DO NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO RESPOND!  You can kick dead people; spit at dead people; curse at… Read More »