Spiritual Warfare: A Biblical and Balanced Perspective

Too often, Christians today either sensationalize the subject of spiritual warfare by obsessing over demon possession, exorcisms, binding the devil, and rebuking demons, or they minimize the idea and are unprepared for the real struggle they face against principalities and powers. Pastors Brian Borgman and Rob Ventura provide a balanced approach that exposes the fictions and superstitions surrounding this vital doctrine and at the same time reveal the unseen realities of this struggle. Basing their battle plan on Ephesians 6:10-20, the authors give an overview of the battle, a guide to the armor God gives us, and instruction regarding the vital wartime disciplines of prayer and proclamation of the Word. By learning to think biblically about this subject, Christians are enabled to deflect the blows of their adversary, fight sin, and live God-glorifying lives as followers of Jesus. Table of Contents: 1. Be Strong in the Lord 2. Put on the Full Armor of God 3. The Schemes of the Devil 4. The Nature of Our Conflict 5. The Belt of Truth 6. The Breastplate of Righteousness 7. The Gospel of Peace Footwear 8. The Shield of Faith 9. The Helmet of Salvation 10. The Sword of the Spirit 11. Warfare Prayer 12. Warfare Prayer and Proclamation 13. Spiritual Warfare Debriefing Appendix 1: The Sovereignty of God and Satan Appendix 2: Can a Christian Be Demon-Possessed? Appendix 3: Pray for Your Pastors