The Invisible War: What Every Believer Needs to Know about Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare

by Chip Ingram

Overview

Some Christians believe strongly in the existence of demons and spiritual warfare. Others downplay or even ignore the idea. With such divergent views, how are Christians supposed to know the truth about demonic forces at work in this world? The Invisible War examines what every believer needs to know about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare, offering a balanced look at this controversial subject. This provocative book will help Christians understand what the Bible says about these threats and will show them how they can safeguard themselves and their families through prayer. Now repackaged for a new generation, The Invisible War offers a balanced look at what is going on in the spiritual realm and what believers can do to defend themselves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801018565
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/01/2015
Edition description:	Updated and Expanded Edition
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	82,601
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Chip Ingram is the founder and CEO of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. A pastor for over thirty-five years, Chip is the author of many books, including Discover Your True Self, Marriage That Works, Culture Shock, The Real Heaven, The Real God, The Invisible War, and Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships. Chip and his wife, Theresa, have four grown children and twelve grandchildren and live in California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     9
Introduction     11
Spiritual Warfare 101-What Every Believer Needs to Know
Why You Struggle     25
Your Life-Behind the Scenes     31
You Have a Personal Enemy     43
Our Strategic Position     59
Spiritual Warfare 201-How to Prepare Yourself for Spiritual Battle
Your Personal "Code Red"     73
Sifting through False Intelligence     81
In Sync with God     91
Bombarded by Doubts     99
Spiritual Warfare 301-How to Do Battle with the Enemy and Win
When You're Attacked     115
Cultivate Invincible Faith     123
The Battle for Your Mind     131
Wield Your Weapons     139
Spiritual Warfare 401-Deliverance from Demonic Influence
The Missing Ingredient of Your Life     155
When the Enemy Gets In     165
How to Find Freedom     175
Conclusion-A Tale of Two Warriors     185
Notes     189

Editorial Reviews

Ingram (Sex 180), president of the Walk Thru the Bible ministry, draws on personal experience in this book about confronting spiritual darkness. He succeeds in taking a balanced approach, challenging readers who either ignore spiritual warfare or see manifestations of it around every corner. Expounding upon Ephesians 6 (in which Paul talks about putting on the "armor of God"), Ingram gives most of his time to "the everyday schemes of the evil one" and daily defensive spiritual disciplines (prayer, Bible meditation, repentance). He stresses that we are all in the middle of an "invisible war," that we don't need to fear the enemy but respect him, and that God's victory can be ours in every spiritual conflict. As a pastor in Santa Cruz for more than a decade, Ingram confronted occult activity that he believed threatened his ministry and family. While these tales are fascinating, more enlightening is Ingram's description of the subtle attacks he and others feel they have experienced through discouragement and doubt during key periods of ministry. While well-balanced with useful information, the book often reads like a sermon series transcript and will prove most informative for pastors looking for detailed sermon outlines, which are included with each section. (Jan.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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