Charles H. Kraft - The Evangelicals Guide to Spiritual Warfare: Practical Instruction and Scriptural Insights on Facing the Enemy

2015 by Charles H. Kraft

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ISBN 978-1-4412-6527-2

Portions of this book were previously published by the author and adapted for this book with permission. The portions revised and adapted for this book include: Charles H. Kraft, Confronting Powerless Christianity: Evangelicals and the Missing Dimension , 4662, 7172, 115137, 180186, 192233; Charles H. Kraft, Christian Animism or God-Given Authority? in Spiritual Power and Missions: Raising the Issues , ed. Edward Rommen, Evangelical Missiological Society Series, no. 3, 9294, 103106, 117120, 123132; Charles H. Kraft, Defeating Dark Angels: Breaking Demonic Oppressions in the Believers Life , 3364, 94107, 151172; and Charles H. Kraft, I Give You Authority: Practicing the Authority Jesus Gave Us , rev. ed., 4348, 307329. Full publication details of all titles in bibliography.

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the Good News TranslationSecond Edition. Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by permission.

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For more than thirty years now, Dr. Charles Kraft has been studying and writing about spiritual warfare. During this time he has shared his journey, his insights and his experiences in at least eight full-length books. 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 Gods 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 Christspiritual warfareand boiled it down to something we can all agree on: There is an enemy countering expressions of Gods 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. Krafts passion for Gods people to experience the full measure of the Fathers love. His writing is grace-filled, balanced, thoughtful and practical.

John Shultz, Ph.D., president, Ashland Theogical Seminary

Chuck Kraft has done it yet again. He has written a book on spiritual warfare that challenges us to rethink theologically and reengage practically. Kraft tethers his insights to Scripture and his own extensive experience with deep healing and deliverance, providing a valuable resource for both academy and congregation. Clearly this is not simply another book on evil supernaturalism, but instead a well-developed manual for spiritual warfare.

Terry Wardle, professor of practical theology, Ashland Theological Seminary

Dr. Kraft has removed the veil of mystery that has surrounded deliverance ministry far too long. With truth and honesty, he has opened the door to the evangelical community and gives us the right tools to set the captives free.

Tim Howard, president and founder, Wellsprings of Freedom International

There is no evangelical on the planet with a deeper insight into demonic activity or personal experience with deliverance from evil spirits. This book by Charles Kraft is a must-read for anyone in spiritual warfare.

Larry Richards, speaker; author, The Full Armor of God , Spiritual Warfare Jesus Way and many more

Charles Kraft has written an informative, practical and timely book on spiritual warfare. I appreciate his humble approach in offering his insights. What he has to say will certainly help many, especially those in ministry who seek greater effectiveness in helping their congregations find spiritual freedom and healing.

Francis Frangipane, Advancing Church Ministries

Kraft offers an incredibly important resource for all who desire to engage in spiritual warfare. His training in missions, theology and cultural anthropology make him uniquely qualified to write on this topic. His practical experience gives him expert status. Once again he is on the cutting edge. I plan to use this book in my courses.

Bill Payne, Ph.D., professor of evangelism and world missions, director of chaplaincy studies, Ashland Theological Seminary

I dedicate this book to my friend and mentor John Wimber, in gratefulness to God for the miracle that He performed through John in leading this evangelical into a powerful version of Christianity. As a lifelong evangelical, I enjoyed my relationship with Jesus. But I always felt that there was more to Christian faith than I was experiencing. Listening to John and seeing how God used him did the trick. I have not been the same since January 1982, when God used John to change my worldview and then to change my practice. We all miss John, but I will never stop praising God for bringing him across my path.