Anchor Of Truth

Episode 59 Spiritual Warfare What is spiritual warfare? This term is often used today, but the meaning behind the term is quite different in many cases. Are we involved in a war? If so, what is the war and what are the weapons of this war? Let us turn to the scriptures for guidance in this matter. It is very easy for us to take bits of scripture here and there and construct our own idea of the conflict based on our own reasoning as relates to our current situation. It is challenging to step back from the immediate conflict and gain God’s view. But I believe this is the right way to come to God’s answer. Then we can view our current situation properly and know how to go forward in God’s grace. • The war is between God and Satan o The conflict originated in heaven o The conflict is a conflict in authority (who will be God) • The conflict was brought to earth when Satan deceived Adam and Eve o God gave Adam authority over the earth o Satan usurped that authority through deception o Satan is called “the god of