On Spiritual Combat is the most unique guide to preparing for and winning the spiritual battles of life that I have ever read. The old warrior, Dave Grossman, has used his experience and understanding of the Word to write a book that we all need to read and ponder.
Jerry Boykin, Lt. Gen. US Army (ret.)
Spiritual warfare is so very real, and the enemy is desperately seeking ways to destroy us and our relationship with Jesus. On Spiritual Combat is a great tool that can help equip you for the battle everyday.
Brian (LTC, Ret, US Army) and Mel Birdwell, authors of Refined by Fire: A Familys Triumph of Love and Faith
Along with Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman, Adam Davis has written a book, On Spiritual Combat, that has long been needed. It draws from the spring-well of the physical, psychological, and spiritual realms. This book energizes beginners and long-time Christians alike so they may benefit from numerous insights the authors provide through a distinctively biblical approach to overcoming the forces of darkness entrenched around us. On Spiritual Combat is a compilation of weaponryan impressive synthesis of biblical truths that supply us with the weapons that produce remarkable results when we battle dark forces. On Spiritual Combat is an essential must-read for every believer since it points out what evils we fight against and details how we can emerge victorious.
Henry A. Harbuck (PhD, ThD), president, AEGA Ministries International and Evangel Christian University of America
I am blessed to count Lt. Col. Dave Grossman as both a fellow servant-warrior and dear brother in Christ. Having recommended his book On Combat for many years now, I can give my highest endorsement for his new book On Spiritual Combat. Just as On Combat is required reading in many police academies, On Spiritual Combat should be required reading for every Christian warrior (and every would-be Christian) and, frankly, every warriors spouse. We are fighting a very real spiritual war, and it is imperative that we be fully armed and armored to successfully engage and defeat a very real enemy. This book shows us how.
Lt. Michael MC Williams, police officer and chaplain; founder and director, The Centurion Law Enforcement Ministry; past board vice president, Fellowship of Christian Peace OfficersUSA
I love this book! On Spiritual Combat left me educated, convicted, illuminated, and inspired. It relays the marching orders Jesus gives to all of us.
Dave Eubank, Free Burma Rangers missionary
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On Spiritual Combat: 30 Missions for Victorious Warfare
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Dedication
From Dave Grossman:
To all my sheepdog brothers and sisters, may this book be a blessing to you as you have been a blessing to so many others in selfless service!
And to Tannin Lee, Kadi Quinn, Emma Bear, and Lia Bug. May this book be a blessing to you as you have been to me. May God protect and bless these little ones and raise them up to be mighty warriors in the kingdom of God.
From Adam Davis:
To every brother and sister in Christ, those with whom Ive been honored to serve shoulder to shoulder near and far, may this strengthen you, sharpen you, and empower you for victorious living.
A Note from the Authors
This book is a joint endeavor between Adam Davis and Dave Grossman. Adam had a hand in every aspect of creating this book, but all the personal examples are drawn from Dave Grossmans experiences, teaching, and presentations. So we have chosen to write from Dave Grossmans personal perspective, but he gives full credit and appreciation to Adam and all of his hard work in writing this book.
Contents
Did we in our own strength confide,
Our striving would be losing;
Were not the right Man on our side,
The Man of Gods own choosing.
A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD BY MARTIN LUTHER (14831546)
This is a book about spiritual combat. It is intended to stand on its own, but it can also work in conjunction with On Combat by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. On Combat has been issued in the DEA and US Marshals academies, and it has been required reading in police academies and fire service academies worldwide. The US Marine Corps Commandants Required Reading List includes On Combat (and On Killing), courses and academies of all branches of the US Armed Forces have the book on their required or recommended reading lists, and publishers have translated it into five languages.
The point here is that On Combat has established itself as a seminal resource in the realm of physical combat, drawing from a host of authors and experts, and bringing together an array of scholars and studies into a useful and valuable resource. It is our hope and intention, we humbly pray, that On Spiritual Combat is to spiritual warfare what On Combat is to the physical battlefield.
At the end of each chapter (or mission) in this book, you will find some recommended reading from my book On Combat. This reading is not essential or required. The book you hold in your hands stands on its own. But, by tying in this recommended reading from
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