Our real adversaries are an unseen host of wicked spirits that are working behind the scenes.  These are the foul forces of darkness that work covertly behind every damnable disaster and moral failure.  But remember: They can’t do anything unless our flesh cooperates with them!  That is why they come to tempt, seduce, deceive, and assault… Read More »

There is an old adage that holds true today, ESPECIALLY when it comes to the things of the spirit.  Whoever fights the hardest and the meanest and whoever lasts the longest is the winner in your confrontation with the enemy.  Therefore, you’d better equipped, alert, and prepared before the fight begins.  When Paul said that “we… Read More »

When Paul used the phrase, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”  (Ephesians 6:12). He was conveying the idea of a BITTER STRUGGLE AND AN INTENSE CONFLICT.  In other words, he is describing… Read More »

One group of combatants were called “PANKRATISTS,” The competitors were out to prove they could not be beaten and were tougher than anyone else!  In order to prove this, they were permitted to kick, punch, bite, gouge, strike, break fingers, break legs, and do any other horrible thing you could possibly imagine…There was no part… Read More »

Paul used the Greek word “PALE,” and it refers to STRUGGLING, WRESTLING, or HAND-TO-HAND FIGHTING!  There was a huge building that outwardly looked like a palace.  But it was a palace of combat sports, dedicated to the cultivation of athletic skills.  Every morning, afternoon, and night, the most committed, determined, and daring athletes of that… Read More »

The NEXT KEY in understanding true spiritual warfare: recognizing the identity of whom our battle is against.  Paul writes in Ephesians 6:12, “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 high places.”   Notice that Paul begins this scripture with… Read More »

Now you should better understand the sense of urgency behind Paul’s command in Ephesians 6:11.  If you’re ever going to live free from the enemy’s tormenting lies an accusations, it is absolutely imperative that you “clothe yourselves with the whole panoply…the loinbelt, breastplate, shoes and greaves, shield helmet, sword, and lance…that comes from God, that you… Read More »

The enemy continues to assault and attack us.  In this way the devil attempts to wear us down…looking for an opportunity to make his move and take you captive in one of our weaker moments.  If the enemy can find you with your guard down (Word-level low), he will then try to pave a road… Read More »

The name “devil” is not only a proper name for this archenemy of the faith, but it also denotes his mode of operation.  The devil is one who strikes repeatedly, again and again, until he finally breaks down a person’ mental resistance.  Once that person’s mental resistance has been breached, the enemy then strikes with… Read More »

The name “devil” is taken from the Greek word diabolos and is a compound of the words “dia,’ and “ballo.”  The word “dia” carries the idea of PENETRATION, and the word “ballo” means to THROW SOMETHING, such as a ball or a rock.  Literally, the word “diabolos” describes the repetitive action of HITTING SOMETHING AGAIN AND AGAIN…until… Read More »