Good News Of Jesus Christ

Good News Of Jesus Christ

5/25/2025, 12:05:59 PM

: The Power of the Holy Spirit in Spiritual Warfare Main Scriptures: Acts 16:18; 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 1. Key Scriptures Acts 16:18 (NKJV): "And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And he came out that very hour." 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 (NKJV): "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ." 2. Spiritual Analysis a. Paul Confronts a Demonic Spirit (Acts 16:18) The girl was speaking things that seemed good—she was even promoting Paul and his team—but Paul discerned that her words came from a deceptive spirit. The spirit of divination (Python spirit) was not aligned with the Holy Spirit. Why did Paul rebuke her? Paul was spiritually sensitive; he saw beyond words. He understood that not all “positive” speech comes from God. The demonic spirit was trying to subtly manipulate or disrupt God's work. Paul used spiritual authority and cast the spirit out in Jesus’ name. b. Spiritual Weapons (2 Corinthians 10:3–5) Paul makes it clear: We are human, but we don’t fight with human weapons. Our spiritual weapons are mighty through God—they demolish arguments, pride, and every spiritual lie. Every thought, ideology, or deception must be taken captive and submitted to Christ. 3. Application to Daily Life We live in a world full of spiritual deception. Some lies come disguised as truth, even in religious language. The Holy Spirit gives discernment—He shows us what is truly of God and what is not. Like Paul, we must not tolerate spiritual confusion just because it “sounds good.” Our fight is not against people, but against demonic systems, thoughts, and influences. Prayer, the Word of God, and bold faith are our spiritual weapons. Don’t be passive. Take action when the Holy Spirit prompts you to rebuke, correct, or speak truth. 4. Conclusion & Lesson Lesson: Be spiritually alert. Not everything that sounds spiritual is from God. Use your God-given authority in Christ to fight spiritual battles. Let the Holy Spirit guide your discernment and boldness. Bring every thought, fear, doubt, or confusion under the authority of Jesus. Closing Prayer: “Lord, teach me to walk in the Spirit and not be deceived by appearances. Give me discernment to know what is from You and the courage to act with boldness. Help me to fight with Your Word, Your power, and Your wisdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen

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