ARTICLE Putting Evil in Perspective If Christ has truly defeated the powers of Satan on the Cross, why do the powers of evil effectively operate in this world? Answered by Richard B. Hays
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"And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross." Colossians 2:15
Christian theology takes seriously the reality of evil. How can we do otherwise, when the newspaper every day tells of murder, war, poverty, sexual abuse, and other signs that evil is afoot in our world? Some groups (e.g., Christian Scientists) have claimed that evil ...
Urgent care situations often require an immediate response from church leaders. This overview outlines major steps you should take in addressing spiritual warfare. These action steps are explored in greater depth and detail in the remainder of this packet.
Immediate Concerns
1. Be a calming presence to the person.
2. Reassure the person that, with God's power, the oppression can be lifted.
I had no previous experience with demons or spiritual forces the day my future wife and I went to visit Harry in a small rural hospital near the church where I pastored part time during college. He had suffered a serious heart attack and been in a coma ever since.
After talking to Harry, Julie and I decided to pray for him. Shortly after we began, he moved his lips and said, "Jesus Christ did not come ...
Church leaders have it easy; they deal only with nice people. At least that is the common assumption. But pastors encounter evil-twisted personalities and sorry situations—with regularity. Churches attract troubled people, and leaders are called into dark situations.
So how do you tackle the effects of evil? Leadership talked with four leaders who have experienced spiritual warfare:
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