2019 by John Ramirez
Published by Chosen Books
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I dedicate this book to the Holy Spirit, my best friend, and thank the Lord Jesus Christ for giving me the opportunity to write another book for the Kingdom and for my brothers and sisters in Christ around the world.
Contents
Cover
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Foreword by Juan Martinez
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. I Am Saved but Still in Bondage?
2. Identifying the Source of Fear
3. Facing the Spiritual Pharaoh
4. Self-Image and the Devils Game
5. Is Your Mind Good Ground for Light or Fertile Soil for Darkness?
6. The Bully in the School Yard
7. Fear Is Early-Onset Cancer to the Spiritual Mind
8. The Devils Booby Traps
9. The Power of the Holy Spirit over All Fears
10. The Thief in Your Parking Garage
11. Doing Damage to the Kingdom of Darkness
12. Giving Fear an Eviction Notice
13. No Chain Greater Than the Name of Jesus
14. Life with No Parole with Jesus Is Ultimate Freedom
15. A World Gripped in Fear
16. Freedom Is Not Free! The Power of Unchaining Others
17. A Warning to Those in Leadership
18. No Longer Afraid
About the Author
Back Ad
Back Cover
Foreword
Books like this one are rare gems and very important for the Body of Christ to have. The very first thing that happened during the fall of man when they ate the fruit and consumed the lie was that fear came in. Faith and fear cannot exist together, and we know that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind (1 Timothy 1:7). John Ramirez is one of the worlds greatest evangelists. His wisdom on equipping you to fight the enemy is strategic and will keep you armed and dangerous.
I remember meeting John for the first time and hearing his story on TBN Salsa. Later he spoke at a dinner I attended. He spoke about believers still in captivity, and he had such a passion for the Church to fight back and such a great excitement and desire to see people set free. At that moment, I knew I would have a lifelong friend.
Whenever John visits Get Wrapped Church, or any of the places Ive seen him minister, it amazes me how he stays till the very end, shaking hands and making sure he has prayed for each person. It doesnt matter how long it takes; he is going to stay there ministering deliverance and praying. He always makes that intentional effort to walk people out of their Egypt.
Evangelist Johns books will shape and equip you for every fight against the enemy. He is truly a deliverance pioneer showing us the way as he is led by Gods voice through the Holy Spirit.
I pray that as you read this book you will allow it to renew your mind, and that you will get a passion and heart for deliverance like evangelist John Ramirez. You were created as a victor and not a victim. Your citizenship is in heaven, and we belong to a Body of Christ known as Heavicans with a King named Jesus. As His ambassadors, we are called to the ministry of reconciliation and to set the captives free.
Juan Martinez, lead pastor, Get Wrapped Church, Spring, Texas
Preface
In the Marvel cinematic universe, the single biggest thread of tension since the first Avengers movie has not been good vs. evil. It has been the relationship between two key heroesIron Man (Tony Stark) and Captain America (Steve Rogers)who are constantly at each others throats and have drastically different views on how to confront problems. This, ultimately, is why they have friction.
In like manner, I do not believe the Churchs biggest problem today is the devil. I believe it is the Churchs perception of how to deal with the devil.
Stark is the billionaire playboy who thinks everything can be resolved through enough ingenuity and money. One could say Stark believes in the power of his own strengththe natural. In contrast, while Rogers values gadgets and gizmos, he does not place his faith in them. He believes victory comes from preparation and tapping into a higher sourcethe spiritual realm.
The difference between these superheroes philosophies is that Rogers has faith and he walks it out in every moment. It is not something he puts on occasionally. When he loses his shield in one of the narratives, he does not blink because he knows the shield is within him; the physical shield was just a representation of the strength and protection that was already within him. Because Stark does not have that same sort of faith, he relies on man-made tech and his own strength.
