This week, we paused our series on the Seven Deadly Sins to address something we felt needed to be addressed: Spiritual warfare.

We have been feeling the warfare ourselves, and many of those connected to us have as well. What is spiritual warfare? How should we respond when it comes? And is it something many in today’s church misunderstand?

We also discuss the often-overlooked topic of suffering and how it not only fits within the gospel but is an essential part of it. Join us as we explore what Scripture teaches about standing firm in the midst of the battle.

Takeaways

• Recognizing the signs of spiritual abuse
• Understanding the impact of spiritual warfare
• The role of faith and intervention in overcoming suicidal thoughts
• Empathy and support in times of spiritual struggle
• The impact of spiritual service and intervention
• Finding peace and understanding in times of spiritual struggle
• Embracing the full truth of the Gospel
• Embracing faith in the face of tribulation. The call to discipleship requires a willingness to give up everything.
• Choosing to believe the truth of the Bible is an act of faith.
• The joy of persecution comes from the opportunity to advance the kingdom of God.
• The Western church's faith has become shallow, focusing on personal blessings rather than the gospel.
• Spiritual warfare is a sign of contending for the gospel and should be rejoiced in.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Abuse
• 07:55 Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts
• 18:46 Manifesting Jesus in Service
• 24:57 Understanding Suffering and Spiritual Warfare
• 29:57 The Truth of the Gospel
• 34:47 The Reality of Tribulation and Faith
• 41:30 The Call to Discipleship
• 47:14 The Purpose of Spiritual Warfare
• 53:28 The Reality of Spiritual Warfare
• 59:01 The Intimacy of the Journey
• 01:06:01 The Promise of the New Jerusalem
• 01:14:53 Rejoicing in Spiritual Warfare