Understanding Christianity

Dr. Sean Cole concludes this sermon series on Spiritual Warfare by addressing some common, yet unbiblical, practices and beliefs that have taken evangelicalism by storm in the past 50 years. The four classic passages on spiritual warfare are Ephesians 6:10-20, James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8-9, and 2 Corinthians 10:3-5. We stand in the truth, resist the devil in the gospel, and take these false thoughts, arguments, and worldviews captive to Christ. The ultimate issue is the Lordship of Christ and His truth. These strongholds are pulled down by the power of the GOSPEL. However, since the late 60s, a newer type of spiritual warfare strategy has emerged markedly different from the historical model practiced for the first 2000 years of church history. Can Christians be demon-possessed? Should we rebuke Satan and demons? What does it mean to bind Satan? Should we "plead the blood" in "power encounters" with the demonic? How do these fairly recent practices compare with the historic understanding of spiritual warfare