Some people speak of the Church as being in battle. Among them are those who believe we must fight demons in order to achieve success.As for me, I prefer to speak of the triumphant Church because it is scriptural. Jesus’ triumph over Satan is the triumph of every believer who can benefit from that victory […]
In this vision, Jesus explained to me that it is not necessary to operate in the gift of discerning of spirits to deal with a demon when it is tormenting, intimidating, or discouraging a member of the Body of Christ. In such situations, we have the authority to command it to stop its maneuvers against […]
As you can see, there is a world of difference between oppression, obsession, and possession. For twenty years, this woman had served in ministry alongside her husband. She was not a baby Christian. At first, she was oppressed and obsessed, but when, as a mature Christian, she willfully and deliberately denied Christ, she became possessed […]
We have just seen how an evil spirit can oppress the body or mind of a person, whether they are saved or not. It is also possible for a Christian to give place to an evil spirit when under oppression. The Scriptures show that an individual can surrender to God and later turn around and […]
The Lord told me that there is a depth of prayer and intercession in the Spirit that will be lost if we, who have experience in prayer, do not somehow pass these truths on to the current generation of believers. Over the years, I have known a few individuals who were great intercessors and became […]
Keeping in mind this understanding of our authority, let’s examine a crucial passage from Scripture in the context of our discussion on praying in the Spirit. Learning to put into practice the following verses from the book of Isaiah should be an integral part of our prayer life, as we pray both with the spirit […]
Often, when people hear a narrative like the one I have just recounted, they ask: “But why does it have to be this way? Why couldn’t God save that Sunday school superintendent without someone praying? And what if Sister Goodwin had not prayed?” If no one had prayed in that situation, the man’s life would […]
Here is another reason why every Christian should speak in tongues: It is a means of preserving ourselves from the contamination of the world, the ungodly, the profane, and all the vulgar talk that surrounds us, whether at work or in various public places. How can praying in tongues spiritually preserve us from the contamination […]
As we discuss the many reasons why we should speak in tongues, let me include an important one here: Speaking in tongues helps to submit the tongue. And I believe we all agree that our tongues need to be submitted! “But the tongue, no man can tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly […]
Paul gives us another reason to pray in tongues. Language is the best way to give thanks. “For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise […]
