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Unpacked with Skyler
Skyler Elmer
Spiritual Warfare in the Bible for Today with Dr. Gerry Breshears
39 minutes Posted Aug 19, 2020 at 5:00 am.
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In this interview Skyler interview Dr. Gerry Breshears spiritual warfare, demons, and Jesus.  Gerry is a professor of Theology at Western Seminary, on the Board of Directors for the Bible Project, and an Elder at Grace Community Church in Oregon. Gerry I spent countless hours researching and teaching on this topic. [NOTE: Our Podcast will be releasing episodes every other week]

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Spiritual Warfare takes place in ...

  • In the World: The narrative of what will make you successful
  • In the Flesh: Our selfish desires.
  • And the Devil: demonic beings working through attachment to attack. 
    • Most common form in the Western world is accusation and deception.

Method of Attack 

  • Have an assessment of things in your life (physical, emotional, relation, and demonic) 
    • Gerry listens for an accusing voice, an oppressive presence, and if one has had involvement in spiritualism and occultism.
  • Understand your foundation and authority you have in Christ
    • You're in the kingdom of light (Colossians 1), not in the kingdom of darkness.
    • Jesus has disarmed the the demonic forces at the cross (Colossians 2), they have no authority over you.
  • Act like Jesus  
    • Speak Scripture out loud.
    • Tells whatever it is to go away because you are a Son of the Most high God. 
  • Focus 100% of your attention upon Jesus.

Things you must know about Spiritual Warfare

  • Demons are real (contrary to Western opinions)
  • Our Problems as people are Multimodal, so see... 
    • a doctor to check on your physical health 
    • a go to Christian counselor to check on your psychological health
    • a pastor to check on your spiritual health
    • a spirit led friend to help you discern your inner world