This episode is a message that Tim gave at Newlife Church in Castlegar BC on May 3, 2026, which was the first of a 3-part series on spiritual conflict (or spiritual warfare).
To begin the discussion on spiritual conflict, it’s important to start with a broader look at the topic and ask the question, what exactly are we in conflict with?
When this topic comes up, most Christians immediately think of Satan and the demonic. Scripture makes it clear however that there are two other enemies we face, that are equal in their significance, and maleficence - the flesh and the world.
The flesh is a biblical phrase that refers to the inward sinful nature that we are at war with as Christians. Paul described that he delighted in the law of God in his inner being, yet there was another law waging war against the law of his mind holding him captive to the law of sin that dwelt in his members (Romans 7:22-23).
The world (in one sense), refers to the ungodly organized systems, and patterns of the world. John writes, “do not love the world… for all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life —is not from the Father but is from the world (1 John 2:15-16). Jesus prayed to the Father and said “I do not pray that you take them out of the world, but keep them from the evil one.” As Christians, we can’t escape from the world, but are exhorted not to be of the world or be a friend of the world.
Tune in to this introductory look at the three enemies we face, as we begin the discussion on spiritual conflict.
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