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bevrice
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http://www.allaboutfollowingjesus.org/spiritual-warfare.htm
Spiritual Warfare: What is it?
Spiritual warfare exists in the unseen, supernatural dimension, where God is all-powerful and Satan is in revolt. As any Christian soon discovers, although spiritual warfare is unseen, it’s absolutely real. The Bible speaks of spiritual warfare in many places, but most directly in Ephesians 6:12, where Paul speaks of putting on the full armor of God:
“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.”
Spiritual Warfare: How Do We Go Into Battle as Christians?
Spiritual warfare is an image that many of us would rather reject. However, since the Bible uses terms of warfare, it’s best that we accept God’s imagery, so that we’re properly prepared for real battle. As Christians, we’re going through more than a mere “struggle” on earth – and its seems that war imagery captures this reality better than anything else. Since it’s warfare, God instructs Christians to use a very specific set of armor and weapons in Ephesians 6:14-18:
“Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit...”
God’s list of weaponry is rather unique – these are “weapons of peace.”
Throughout the Bible, you will find examples of God’s weaponry in action. For instance, King Jehoshaphat sent out praise singers in front of his soldiers to cause disarray among the enemy; Joshua used singing and trumpets to bring down the great city of Jericho; and what better example of using faith in battle than David fighting Goliath with a slingshot. Of course, the lesson in all these examples (as in all spiritual warfare today) is that it’s only God who allows us to claim victory over evil!
Spiritual Warfare: Be Strong in the Lord
Spiritual warfare is a reality of the Christian life. But remember, we know the ending – our side wins. Since the Devil has already lost, he has nothing to lose in trying to take as many people with him in defeat. Therefore:
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:10-11).
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| Sep 1 @ 10:04 AM |
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sail_dancer
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Throughout the Bible, you will find examples of God’s weaponry in action. For instance, King Jehoshaphat sent out praise singers in front of his soldiers to cause disarray among the enemy; Joshua used singing and trumpets to bring down the great city of Jericho; and what better example of using faith in battle than David fighting Goliath with a slingshot. Of course, the lesson in all these examples (as in all spiritual warfare today) is that it’s only God who allows us to claim victory over evil Have you actually read of these events in your bible?
Were any of these events void of murder, rape and genocide?
Were these Spiritual Wars or actual wars of man against man that were conducted in the name of their God of Abraham?
Stop kidding yourself. Christianity is fighting a earthly war not a spiritual one.
Peace
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| Sep 1 @ 10:26 AM |
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sail_dancer
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Bev,
You started this thread so why are you evading my post?
Peace
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| Sep 1 @ 10:31 AM |
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BandTMom
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Maybe she getting another message.
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| Sep 1 @ 10:34 AM |
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bevrice
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Wow, sail, you had better go into hiding, there are over two billion Christians in the world today, you are in serious bodily danger, gee, sail. 
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| Sep 1 @ 10:40 AM |
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BandTMom
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Again with the threats.
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| Sep 1 @ 10:44 AM |
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sail_dancer
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Wow, sail, you had better go into hiding, there are over two billion Christians in the world today, you are in serious bodily danger, gee, sail. I'm glad you think it is so funny.
History has shown the world the results of the sick dogma based on the God of Abraham. Nothing has changed. As you constantly tell us, your god and his teaching do not change.
History, however, has been proven to repeat itself !
In other words, Judaism, Christianity and Islam are all ticking time bombs and a real imminent danger to mankind.
Peace
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| Sep 1 @ 10:45 AM |
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16knots
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Christianity has failed.
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| Sep 1 @ 10:45 AM |
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16knots
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Christianity has failed.
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BandTMom
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Jesus' teachings have not failed, but the interpretations and dogma have failed Jesus.
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| Sep 1 @ 11:00 AM |
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Loreli
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Thank you, Mom 
I'm not going to prepare myself for "warfare"...I'm going to work on "peace."
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| Sep 1 @ 11:08 AM |
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Thor1960303
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Spiritual warfare exists in the unseen, supernatural dimension, where God is all-powerful and Satan is in revolt.
Of course it does...  I'm sure these invisible people are very real....to YOU.
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| Sep 1 @ 11:08 AM |
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BandTMom
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I'm not going to prepare myself for "warfare"...I'm going to work on "peace."
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| Sep 1 @ 11:18 AM |
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bevrice
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Thor, don't you realize that they are all around you? Anyone who is spiritual at all, knows that one. While they may not recognize the evil, and some of them do, they recognize the fact that we are surrounded by spirits, they walk among us.
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| Sep 1 @ 11:18 AM |
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sail_dancer
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I'm not going to prepare myself for "warfare"...I'm going to work on "peace." I wish that more christians would think like this.
Peace
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| Sep 1 @ 11:19 AM |
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BandTMom
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Bev, you may be surrounded by evil, but I'm not.
I'm surrounded by love. 
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| Sep 1 @ 11:19 AM |
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16knots
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Careful bev.... dont conjure up evil spirits that will haunt the living day light out of you!!!!!!
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| Sep 1 @ 11:20 AM |
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bevrice
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lore, so the bible, the word is not true? You should always be ready to go into warfare with satan, he is your enemy, if nothing else, for you own protection. Unless you think you can make peace with him.
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| Sep 1 @ 11:24 AM |
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bevrice
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Lol, knots, they are afraid of me. They hate me, won't come near me.
I have better things to do than conjure up any old evil spirit, I don't need them and they SURE don't need me.
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| Sep 1 @ 11:28 AM |
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16knots
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Thats a great shame bev and shows the truth of your sick religion. It doesnt have love and compassion. Christianity fails to show "unconditional loving kindness" to all.
I do not fear any spirits and have love and compassion for all of them as they do me.
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