Spiritual Warfare

When we become a born again believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, we pass from death to life and are translated from the power of darkness to the Kingdom of God. (Colossians Chapter 1, verse 13) We immediately change our relationship with God from adversary to A son or daughter of the most high God. When that happens, we become an adversary to the god of this world, Satan and become part of the conflict between Light and darkness.

The man or woman of God needs to be equipped with the knowledge and understanding of the fight we are in and the weapons and tools available to us to wage an effective war. Satan was totally defeated and striped of his power and authority at the Cross and we are to enforce that victory here on earth as it is in heaven.

We are to work out our Salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who is at work in us, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. (Philippians chapter 2, verses 12b and13) Spiritual Warfare occurs when the Born-again believer learns, understands and knows their authority in Jesus Christ and then acts based on that knowledge to engage spiritual enemies.

This book is intended to be a soldier’s manual for beginners in the faith in the equipping of the Saints to advance the Kingdom of God in these last days. It is also set up as a study book with the Scriptures and references so you can look up and study the scriptures for yourself. The scriptures and references are listed so the reader can verify the teachings and through study of the verses can gain a greater understanding of the Word of God and spiritual warfare. I also encourage you to read the scriptures in context of the chapter in order to fully understand the meaning of the Scripture references and how it applies.

This book is based on the Spiritual Warfare teaching of Pastor Robert Vlerick of Victory Walk in Jesus Church, Newbury Park, California. Pastor Robert started teaching spiritual warfare in the 1970’s until his retirement in 2009. His teachings have helped many come to understand the reality of the warfare Christians are engaged in everyday. He is a gifted teacher with an anointed insight and understanding in the spiritual realm of the battle. In studying the Scriptures and information set forth in this book, our hope is that you will be able to stand in battle against the wiles of the devil as God equips and empowers you to advance His Kingdom to set the captives free and bring others into His Glorious Presence, delivering people from the power of darkness and translating them into the Kingdom of His Dear Son.

(Colossians Chapter 1, verse 13)

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the Power of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

(Ephesians Chapter 6, verses10 through12)

Always remember Saints that as we take up arms in this battle, it is God, who always leads us in His triumphal procession in Christ Jesus and through us everywhere spreads the fragrant knowledge of Him (Jesus). (2 Corinthians Chapter 2, verse 14) We are ambassadors of the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world, and it is God’s will for you to be well equipped and ready for the battle.