Handbook for Spiritual Warfare

by Edward F. Murphy

Publisher:

Thomas Nelson

, 1996

Overview

This handbook equips leaders and mature believers for victory in all three dimensions of spiritual warfare: the World, the Flesh, and the Devil. It is the most thorough treatment available on biblical and theological foundations, as well as case histories and practical suggestions, grounded in a lifetime of personal ministry. Includes fascinating answers to the most frequently asked questions; provides a shocking, true account of how Murphy dealt with the demonization of his own daughter; and offers biblical guidance and hope for Christians fighting the spiritual war for Christ. Dr. Jack W. Hayford says: "...gives a satisfying biblical, exegetical base along with spiritually sensitive and sensible, practical guidelines." Frank Peretti says: "Of all the voices out there ... I really appreciate Ed Murphy's sound, biblical, non-flamboyant approach." Dr. Mark Bubeck says: "(The) definitive work...." (ISBN: 0-7852-1332-5)

Contents

Top Highlights

“In contrast to his instantaneous salvation, his total deliverance was neither instantaneous nor automatic. Salvation is one thing. Sanctification, which can include deliverance from binding demonic powers, is something else. He was saved instantly. He was delivered progressively. Both can, and often do, occur at the same time, but not always.” (Page 62)

“What is our responsibility in this matter? Paul tells us in verse 5. In one word, we are, by God’s power, to take control of our minds, our thought life. As was true of Eve in Genesis 3 so it is true of us. Our mind, which includes our heart, emotions, and will, represents the real battleground between the two kingdoms within our lives as believers. That is the testimony of the entire New Testament confirmed by daily experience. If we win the battle in our minds, we have won the war.” (Page 38)

“The essence of sin is acting independently of the will of God.” (Page 42)

“To traditional peoples there is no natural-versus-supernatural dichotomy. The supernatural directly involves the natural. Traditional peoples live in the middle zone. That is why much of our preaching and teaching seem to have little relevance to their daily life. We explain sickness on the basis of germs, nutrition, and related factors. They explain sickness on the basis of curses, the evil eye, witchcraft, or karma, all set against them.” (Page 6)

“It is important to see, therefore, that the ‘no condemnation’ of verse 1 is not deliverance from sin’s guilt and penalty, but from sin’s power.” (Page 71)

Product Details

• Title: Handbook for Spiritual Warfare, Revised
• Author: Edward F. Murphy
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Print Publication Date: 1996
• Logos Release Date: 2001
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Spiritual warfare
• ISBNs: 9781418502140, 1418502146
• Resource ID: LLS:42.110.31
• Resource Type: text.monograph.handbook
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-28T20:20:00Z