A ministry of Abba's Heart MinistriesDiscernment Library
Spiritual Dangers
Resources intended to help believers distinguish spiritual warfare, cultural practices, fear, and biblical freedom with wisdom.
Halloween & Christianity
Audio teachings, a video, and printable resources.
Topic 02Yoga & Christianity
Four defining questions for Christian discernment.
Topic 03 · ExternalConfronting Fear
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Question & Answer
What is the difference between spiritual warfare and deliverance?
Spiritual warfare is the believer's ongoing resistance to the enemy through prayer, truth, obedience, faith, and the authority of Jesus Christ. It includes recognizing temptation, deception, accusation, and oppression, then standing firmly in what God has said.
Deliverance is focused ministry intended to bring freedom from demonic bondage or oppression. It should be approached prayerfully, biblically, without sensationalism, and with appropriate pastoral care and follow-through.
Both depend on the finished work and authority of Jesus. Neither replaces repentance, discipleship, wise counsel, medical care, or the daily renewal of the mind.
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