07-06-2025 PART 2: The War We’re Already In

Section 1:

This teaching centers on Revelation 12:13–17 and emphasizes the ongoing spiritual warfare faced by those who follow God’s commandments and hold fast to the testimony of Jesus. The dragon—symbolic of Satan—is enraged and wages war not just against the woman (often interpreted as Israel or the people of God) but also against her offspring, representing believers. There is no neutral ground in this spiritual battle: one is either in the kingdom of light or the kingdom of darkness. The key message is that if you are walking in obedience and clinging to Jesus, you are a target of spiritual opposition. The text boldly challenges listeners to acknowledge the reality of this conflict rather than ignore or downplay it.

Section 2:

The discussion digs deeper into how Satan operates—not just by tempting but by seeking to neutralize believers if he cannot corrupt them. He aims to keep Christians inactive or distracted. Scriptural references like Job and Peter are used to show that even when Satan attacks, God remains sovereign and permits these trials for the believer's growth. The message underscores that spiritual warfare is not an optional or secondary topic; it is a central biblical theme, far more prevalent in Scripture than topics like poverty. The silence of modern culture and media on Satan’s activity is portrayed not only as ignorance but also as a form of denying Christ’s teachings. The reality of the devil’s schemes—and his focus on those closest to us when he cannot reach us directly—is an urgent wake-up call.

Section 3:

Scriptures from 2 Corinthians are used to further explain the battlefield of the mind, asserting that deception often enters through thought patterns. Paul warns believers about the danger of being led astray like Eve was—through cunning, subtle deception. Christians are exhorted to destroy arguments and pretensions that contradict God’s truth and to take every thought captive. The teaching warns that unchallenged lies can become strongholds in the mind. Christians must actively confront these spiritual intrusions and demolish them through the power of the Holy Spirit. The overall charge is to heighten spiritual discernment, recognize warfare without fear, and remain joyfully aware that while the enemy is relentless, God is faithful, present, and victorious in every battle we face.