Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization, and Deliverance
Feb 22, 2012 Book Reviews
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wiegmake
Spiritual Warfare:
Christians, Demonization, and Deliverance
Dr. Karl I. Payne
WND Books
Admittedly, this is the first book I have read on the subject of spiritual warfare. More and more the subject has been coming up in my interactions with other Christians and at home. I have always a more skeptical approach to the subject and never considered it much more than a character of the more charismatic individuals. I had nothing against it but I did not see myself in a daily battle as I was hearing described to me.
While I am not purporting that Dr. Payne’s book radically changed my view on the subject, I would say that it has enlightened me in many ways. Dr. Payne’s presentation of spiritual warfare and scripture has helped to demystify the subject and it has been a key piece in the puzzle of my understanding of the battle. The book is clearly written and soundly scriptural.
I found that Dr. Payne’s style of writing was very descriptive and it was easy to understand the basic tenants of spiritual warfare from a biblical viewpoint. The only downside is that at times I feel Dr. Payne is too “prescriptive.” In the confrontation chapter Dr. Payne actually includes scripts to follow when conducting spiritual warfare. Dr. Payne does however provide qualifiers that should discourage the amateur (or spiritual immature) from practicing spiritual counseling or more intercessory practices.
Truly, the subject is too important to ignore, and “Spiritual Warfare” is a solid resources to arm you for the battle. I highly recommend Dr. Payne’s book as long as you prayerfully consider the confrontation chapter before engaging in a regular practice of confronting the demonic world head on.
- Ken W.
