When did mortality begin? What is the purpose of mortality? What are the laws and policies surrounding it? Moreover, we need to understand what immortality is by establishing contrasts between death and mortality. We often confuse death with mortality, but there is a difference between the two. It is crucial for us to possess both elements to have dominion over Death.

Death reigns over mortality, meaning that where there is mortality, there is the rule of a particular prince. Death is a spirit, not merely the end of physical life. We often think of death as the departure of the body, but death is a spirit, a prince, a king, a principality. Different spiritual beings have different ranks, and it is important to understand this when dealing with spirits.

Thus, because Death is a Prince, it is treated differently. Although one cannot destroy death personally, it can be overcome. Death is a principality, and we must understand the articles of the spiritual Kingdom on how to overcome it. Various spiritual principles can help to overcome different ranks of demonic entities.

For example, with authority in the name of Jesus, one can cast out snakes and scorpions. However, when dealing with a principality, one is dealing with demons of legal entities. They operate on the basis of legality, and if one does not understand the platforms and foundations of their legal possessions and dominions, one risks serious consequences.

In the Heavenly Realms, there are different courts responsible for the administration of justice under God. Satan, being a prince, has access to these courts. He is the accuser of the Brethren, responsible for bringing accusations and demanding the enforcement of sanctions or consequences.

Death, as a principality, operates in a legal jurisdiction and comes into effect as a result of the violation of laws or principles. It takes a mature son of the Living God to combat principalities. The war against a principality is a war between kings, between princes. A child of God is not qualified to fight principalities without having become a mature son of the Living God.

Paul gives us important instructions on how to combat principalities by putting on the full armor of God:

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of this darkness, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:11-17

War, struggle, and the combat armor are not for babies. This armor is not obtained by mere zeal or love for God; one must resemble God as a man of war. This is what makes principalities flee when they see you fully clothed in the likeness of God. God has an armor for warfare, and if your appearance does not reflect God in His active mode of war, principalities will defeat you.

This is why God has given apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip believers for the work of ministry. Many enter ministry without being properly equipped, resulting in unprecedented frustrations. Vulnerabilities such as the loins, heart, mind, thoughts, imagination, and conduct can be attacked by Satan. You must guard every gate, leaving no access for the devil.

To unravel immortality, we must understand the differences between mortality and immortality and the interactions between the human body, soul, spirit, and immortality. Where there is mortality, Death has the legal right to rule and govern. The factor that activates this jurisdiction, creating a realm called mortality where death reigns, is sin. Where there is sin, mortality is established, and where there is mortality, death has a throne to reign.

To exhaust mortality in our lives, we must submit to God, resist sin, and apply righteousness through faith in Christ. By doing so, we begin to dismantle the legal jurisdictions of death. Mortality progresses with the increase of sin, and the reign of death intensifies.

Death is a demon prince, and sin is one of the ancient gates. Sin is not merely an act; it is a spirit and a gate, giving access to death. Sin is a door and a legal entryway for death. God forgives sin, but it opens doors to struggles that can last a lifetime. To understand mortality, we must understand sin and its consequences.

“Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned.” Romans 5:12

This means that sin created the platform for death to reign. Man, created in the image of God, is also a key. Man was created as a host, a temple, a dwelling place for God, and not for evil or contrary spirits. Man was created to be the Son of God. Man has multiple gates: entrances to intellect, emotions, urges, affections, soul, spirit, conduct, and more.

Through disobedience, man opened the door to sin, thus creating mortality. Sin then opened the door to the reign of Death. Man, the key that unlocked mortality, must now combat sin with righteousness, thereby dismantling the platforms of death. Establishing righteousness within oneself decreases the legal grounds of death.

Death operates where there is a legal platform, and sin materializes this platform.

Immortality requires the mortification of the flesh, allowing eternal life to reign. Death is fueled by sin, while life is fueled by righteousness. Mortality has a legal right; therefore, when you die, mortality prevails over you. No one likes to see a loved one dead and buried, and the whole family is plunged into grief. Mourning grips their children. Religion tells them to accept it because God has taken their loved ones. Never. This was never part of God’s plan; it was not God’s original plan.

Millions have rejected God because they blame Him for the sudden removal of family members. That’s why we must work harder through life campaigns to proclaim the Gospel to the nations. God is the author of life. He is the source, the giver, the multiplier, and the ultimate sustainer of life.

If you are under the consciousness of mortality, corruption, death, aging, and wrinkles will subject the gift of your human body, and it will decay. Everything depends on the consciousness that dominates your human body.

There have been hundreds of people on this planet earth who have not died but were taken up to heaven. However, God did not allow this to be visible; He hid it from us. These men and women were reported missing over the years; they could not be said to have been killed or buried in secret, but they were declared missing.

As I began to operate in the spiritual realms, the Lord opened my eyes to see these people: they are in the heavenly realms. The generation that believes and receives this message will automatically overcome the powers of mortality. Death will have no power over their consciousness…

This text is an excerpt from the book IMMORTALITY OF THE SONS OF GOD written by JOHN ANOSIKE.

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