The Evangelical's Guide to Spiritual Warfare: Scriptural Insights and Practical Instruction on Facing the Enemy

by Charles H. Kraft

Are you aware of the spiritual battle being waged around you today?

The truth is that although spiritual warfare is a major theme in the Bible, many of us gloss over it--or ignore it completely. But 80 percent of the synoptic gospels addresses the battle with evil spirits, and Jesus and His disciples set a clear example for believers. We cannot afford to practice a powerless Christianity in a fallen world.

In this essential, accessible resource, former evangelical seminary professor and missionary Charles Kraft helps you find your footing in the spiritual battle. Based on a solid biblical foundation and on decades of ministry experience, this book will help

· Differentiate between myths and truths about spiritual warfare
· Recognize the everyday battles taking place around you
· Learn what demons really are and what they actually do
· Understand the rules for engaging the enemy
· Achieve victory in daily battles with the help of the Holy Spirit

Don't let fear keep you from engaging the spiritual forces at work around you. Some problems can't be overcome in any other way.

"This book is a must-read for anyone looking to engage in spiritual warfare." --Larry Richards, author of The Full Armor of God

"Dr. Kraft has removed the veil of mystery that has surrounded deliverance ministry for far too long. With truth and honesty, he has opened the door to the evangelical community and given us the tools to set the captives free."--Tim Howard, president and founder, Wellsprings of Freedom International

"For more than thirty years now, Dr. Charles Kraft has been studying and writing about spiritual warfare. In this latest book, Dr. Kraft summarizes his findings and shares from his years of experience his approach to inner healing and deliverance ministries. This book needs to be read by every student studying spiritual formation, by every missiologist engaged in missionary activities and by every pastor and church worker committed to making healthy disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ."--Douglas Hayward, department chair, Graduate Intercultural Studies, Cook School of Intercultural Studies, Biola University

"Personally awakened to the spiritual nature of our Christian faith, Charles Kraft calls us to wake up as well. This book is a must-read for any who seek to understand God's work in the world today from the vantage point of an evangelical who daily engages in spiritual warfare."--Scott Moreau, professor of intercultural studies, Wheaton College Graduate School

"Most Christians are blind to the spiritual realities around us. This book pulls back the veil into the unseen world, where there is a battle. This book will quickly become a classic. Charles is steeped in wisdom in the area of spiritual warfare and has dedicated his life to bringing restoration to the church."--Judith MacNutt, M.A., president and co-founder, Christian Healing Ministries

"Charles Kraft has taken a topic that is still controversial among some in the body of Christ--spiritual warfare--and boiled it down to something we can all agree There is an enemy countering expressions of God's love in the lives of believers and lost souls alike that we must combat."--Jennifer LeClaire, senior editor at Charisma magazine and director of Awakening House of Prayer in Fort Lauderdale

"Again, Chuck Kraft has reminded us that 'we are at war with a cruel enemy.' This guide to the warfare reflects Dr. Kraft's passion for God's people to experience the full measure of the Father's love. His writing is grace-filled, balanced, thoughtful and practical."--John Shultz, Ph.D., president, Ashland Theogical Seminary

288 pages, Paperback

First published February 10, 2015

About the author

Rev. Dr. Charles H. Kraft is an anthropologist and linguist whose work since the early 1980s has focused on inner healing and spiritual warfare. He is the Sun-Hee Kwak Professor of Anthropology and Intercultural Communication in the School of Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, teaching primarily in the school's spiritual dynamics concentration. He joined Fuller's faculty in 1969. In the 1950s he served as a Brethren missionary in northern Nigeria. He has been a professor of African languages at Michigan State University and UCLA, and taught anthropology part-time at Biola University. He holds a BA from Wheaton College, a BD from Ashland Theological Seminary, and a PhD from the Hartford Seminary Foundation.

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Reviews

[Aaron Anstett · Rating 2 out of 5]

This straightforward, no-nonsense guide presents a good case for arming one's self against Satan's demons on earth. Would have appreciated a visual chart with lists of strengths and weaknesses to aid in day-to-day recognition and combat. Also, where can I find an equipment list?

[Ed · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kraft does a good job in exposing demons and garbage that lead to demon possession. However I do not totally agree with the way he goes about fighting the enemy. The whole book appears ecumenical and in dealing with people who are demon possessed, I believe salvation is overlooked. Every person who claims to be a Christian is not a Christian. He mentions at the end of the book that Scripture does not answer all our questions. It appears to me that God has given us the whole armor of God to battle the evil (Ephesians 6:11-18). I believe the best offense against Satan is the Word of God (Hebrews 4:12; II Timothy 2:15; Psalm 119:105). When Jesus battled against Satan, He used the Word of God (John 4:1-11).

[Zach Waldis · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author, who apparently has a PhD, doesn't cite a single major Bible scholar in this volume, whatever your preference, and his engagement with the Bible and theology can be described as simplistic at best. There are serious Pentecostal (Kraft describes himself as "third wave") scholars out there, like Gordon Fee, Frank Macchia, or Karkainen, but based on this book I can't count Kraft as one of them.

[Josh L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far the most helpful book I have found on this topic. A primer, backed by decades of hands-on experience and a deep commitment to following Jesus biblically and fully in ministering to people this side of eternity.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sensible, and well laid out, the guide is very understandable.

[Miki · Rating 2 out of 5]

There are numerous things I didn't agree with in this book but there were some interesting theories on spiritual warfare. I would only recommend this book to someone who is extremely grounded in their faith and what they believe about demon possession, oppression and spiritual warfare according to the Bible.

[Aletha Pagett · Rating 5 out of 5]

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This was the most thought provoking and emotionally powerful book I have read in a long time. It took me quite a long time to finish because of the very intense reaction I had to its content and because of reading the references given to support its content. This will be a book I will reread and continue to study.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic book. It explains some concepts that I have struggled with for years, clearly and concisely, dealing directly with theological inconsistencies in my own worldview. As I am reading, I am becoming more involved in prayer, inner healing, and deliverance ministries and I'm having a blast doing it! Please read this, then go do it!

[Susan Walker · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another book on religion and facing the enemy.