Spiritual Warfare

by Brian Borgman, Rob Ventura

Overview

Too often, Christians today either sensationalize the subject of spiritual warfare by obsessing over demon possession, exorcisms, binding the devil, and rebuking demons, or they minimize the idea and are unprepared for the real struggle they face against principalities and powers. Pastors Brian Borgman and Rob Ventura provide a balanced approach that exposes the fictions and superstitions surrounding this vital doctrine and at the same time reveal the unseen realities of this struggle. Basing their battle plan on Ephesians 6:10–20, the authors give an overview of the battle, a guide to the armor God gives us, and instruction regarding the vital wartime disciplines of prayer and proclamation of the Word. By learning to think biblically about this subject, Christians are enabled to deflect the blows of their adversary, fight sin, and live God-glorifying lives as followers of Jesus.

Table of Contents:

Be Strong in the Lord
Put on the Full Armor of God
The Schemes of the Devil
The Nature of Our Conflict
The Belt of Truth
The Breastplate of Righteousness
The Gospel of Peace Footwear
The Shield of Faith
The Helmet of Salvation
The Sword of the Spirit
Warfare Prayer
Warfare Prayer and Proclamation
Spiritual Warfare Debriefing
Appendix 1: The Sovereignty of God and Satan

Appendix 2: Can a Christian Be Demon-Possessed?

Appendix 3: Pray for Your Pastors

Product Details

BN ID:	2940149080861
Publisher:	Reformation Heritage Books
Publication date:	12/28/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	567 KB

About the Author

Brian Borgman is founding pastor of Grace Community Church in Minden, NV. He has written articles for The Southern Baptist Theological Journal, Reformation and Revival Journal and the Gospel Coalition. He has also written, My Heart For Thy Cause (Mentor, 2002) and Feelings and Faith (Crossway, 2009). He holds degrees from Biola University, Western Seminary and Westminster Seminary.

Rob Ventura is one of the pastors of Grace Community Baptist Church of North Providence, Rhode Island. He is a contributing author and blogger for Reformation 21 the online magazine of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals and co-authored A Portrait of Paul on Reformation Heritage Books (2010). He has written articles for The Founders Journal and The Journal of Modern Ministry. He was also the editor of Greg Nichols’ book on Covenant Theology (Solid Ground Christian Books). He is a graduate of Reformed Baptist Seminary SC.

Editorial Reviews

Standing in a long line of Puritan-style reflection on the nature of spiritual warfare, Borgman and Ventura have produced a brief but remarkably rich book which offers very helpful insights on this subject. The thoughtful reader will find here sobering meditations on the power of evil and sin but also be pointed to the great encouragement to be found in the word of God and supremely in the Lord Jesus Christ. This volume is both a helpful pastoral tool and a fine devotional book.

Endorsement - Carl R. Trueman

The increased hostility of our anti-Christian culture is forcing many Christians on to the back foot and even into the bunkers. This stirring book is a much-needed clarion call to battle, but one that emphasizes the spiritual nature of the battle and of the weapons we must use.

Endorsement - Dr. David Murray