Karl I. Payne - Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization and Deliverance

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Lots of Christians talk about spiritual warfare, but few know what to do when someone needs deliverance. This book is not a theoretical discussion, but a practical guide on ministering to those who are victimized by the enemy. Karls comments are deeply rooted in the Bible and a biblical worldview. But his teaching also reflects wisdom acquired from over three decades of ministry.

CLINTON E. ARNOLD, DEAN AND PROFESSOR OF NEW TESTAMENT, TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY (BIOLA UNIVERSITY)

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, Spiritual Warfare? Do you visualize the deliverance ministries on television that thrive on publicity and their ability to create what might be called a spiritual circus? What if spiritual warfare were simply ordinary Christians recognizing the work of Satan and exercising their own God-given authority over this invisible enemy?

Throughout the years I have noticed that too often even trained Christian counselors totally ignore all references to Satan (and/or demons) in the process of bringing their clients to spiritual wholeness. Though biblically trained, they do not address the work of the evil one even when it should be apparent to them.

My challenge: Read Karl Paynes book with your Bible open. He challenges our assumptions and helps us to see that Satan even assumes free reign in the lives of Christians who dont know how to overcome their enemys constant bombardment of their minds and emotions. This book helps us understand how we can be free from the enemys grip and help others experience the freedom Christ purchased for us at high cost.

DR. ERWIN W. LUTZER, PASTOR EMERITUS, MOODY CHURCH, CHICAGO, IL

Spiritual warfare is one of those tricky topics in the Church. Some avoid the issue all together; others believe that whenever something bad happens, the devil did it. But there are those few who are spot-on, biblically accurate, and unashamed of declaring what Gods Word says on this crucial issue. Dr. Karl Payne is one of those marvelous exceptions. I believe his writings and teachings on spiritual warfare are some of the most balanced, informative and accurate on the topic. This book is a treasured addition to my library and I would recommend it as required reading for everyone in the Church who desires to know how to be a victorious overcomer.

JANET PARSHALL, NATIONALLY SYNDICATED TALK SHOW HOST

Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization and Deliverance was given to me by my mother, Anne Graham Lotz. After receiving a copy, I read it twice! I made notes and underlined many things that Dr. Payne addressed. He writes in a way that puts the cookie jar on the bottom shelf so that anyone can access the treasures within. This book is Biblically based and very practical in its application. I highly recommend this book to pastors, seminary students and laymen.

JONATHAN LOTZ, EVANGELIST, MINISTER, COACH, CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

As a pastor and New Testament scholar, I warmly welcome this new edition of Karl Paynes Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization, and Deliverance. Karl has spoken to our students at Talbot School of Theology, and his book has become our number one resource for engaging in spiritual warfare in my church. Karls step-by-step guidelines for engaging the enemy have resulted in genuine deliverance and spiritual renewal for numbers of our people.

JOE HELLERMAN, PROFESSOR OF NT LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE, TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY; TEAM PASTOR, OCEANSIDE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, EL SEGUNDO, CA

In the past 2 decades a flurry of new books on spiritual warfare have been published but at the very top of this list is Karl Paynes book entitled Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization, and Deliverance. Dr. Payne, speaking as a pastor addresses the spiritual needs of ordinary people who struggle with sin. He addresses the source of that problem by pointing out the three-fold source of sinthe world, the flesh, and the devil. The problem facing many ministers of the Gospel is that they are willing to address the roots of sin as the world and the flesh but are timid to address the role of Satan and his minions in provoking sin. Dr. Payne addresses all three roots of sin and shows how they can all be addressed in a way that will not create satanic hysteria but leads to true freedom in Christ. For anyone wondering how to sanely address the spiritual temptations in their life this is the best book I can recommend. I use it in my class on spiritual warfare, and in my counseling concerned Christians.

DOUGLAS HAYWARD, PROFESSOR EMERITUS, COOK SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES, BIOLA UNIVERSITY

Karl Payne is a gifted practitioner and writer. He is an expert on the subject of spiritual warfare and has extensive experience treating individuals with demonization. His wealth of knowledge and clear communication style make Spiritual Warfare mandatory reading for anyone interested in this fascinating topic.

WILLIAM H. CAMPBELL, M.D., FOUNDER, CAMPBELL MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

In the 25 years that I have personally been taught, discipled, and challenged by Karl Payne, I have also personally witnessed him Biblically navigate the spiritual warfare realm. This book brings great clarity to the battle that wages daily all around us. This book reveals not only the predictable tactics of the deceiver but also how to recognize which weapons of spiritual warfare are necessary to battle each of them.

Karl Payne, KP as I affectionately call him, has been effectively equipping saints all over the world, for 40+ years, to live the victorious life, free from bondage, that Jesus purchased for all believers. I am convinced that this book will not only bless you, but your entire circle of influence God has blessed you with.

JON KITNA, NFL QUARTERBACK (RETIRED), COACH, HUSBAND AND DAD

I have been recommending my friend Karl Paynes Spiritual Warfare since the first edition appeared nearly 13 years ago. This new edition is an improvement on a great resource. It steers a biblically wise path between those who see a demon behind every bush and those who effectively deny demonic activity today. Karl knows there are demons behind some bushes and shows us how to identify and deal with them in most practical ways. While he and I differ on some methodological issues, we completely agree on the theology and the reality that we must be equipped to wrestle against the rulers, authorities, cosmic powers over this present darkness, and the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

GERRY BRESHEARS, PH. D., PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY, WESTERN SEMINARY, PORTLAND

Dr. Karl Payne has provided a wonderful tool to take the truly born-again believer from skin deep service, to a full heart Christian life of Gods wisdom, discernment and purpose, freeing them and many others from fears, discouragement, doubt, hopelessness and despair. After serving over 50 years in ministry to Gods church, on the street, in jails and prisons and oh so much more, I believe this wonderful concise, Biblical tool should be in every ministers, missionaries and Christian workers handsworldwide. Please Lord! I would have loved to have had this book to help equip me over 30 years ago!

PATRON CHAPLAIN CAPT. DONALD D ANDERS, TH.D., USAF/CAP & FOUNDER/CEO MARK IV CHRISTIAN YOUTH MINISTRY, INC.

Karl Payne is an able communicator of how the darkness is operative in todays world, and especially in the lives of individuals. He also effectively communicates the way we can find victory and the liberty that God wants us to enjoy. He has been on our radio program and we have also used him as a conference speaker. Karl Payne has much to say to us in days of moral and spiritual confusion.