In previous sections we explored the creation and existence of angels, and their nature, purpose and realm. Activities of the elect angels were explored to the limited extent they are mentioned in Scripture. Following that, we covered the fall of angels in their rebellion against God under the influence of Satan, and the results of that rebellion, both immediately and eventually. We have been exploring the unseen reality itself, in particular, the two kingdoms that are at war with each other, The Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Satan. We examined Hades and Hell, as well as the “Intermediate state” of Heaven and the “ultimate” Heaven, which is that most glorious existence described, prepared and promised for all of God's redeemed believers, for all of eternity. In tonight's session we continue the section on Spiritual Warfare by looking at the Effect of Fear that Satan uses in his attacks against the people of God. Satan knows the weaknesses of faith and that fear erodes faith when the eyes of the believer are distracted from the true object of faith, God. A diminished faith leads to unbelief toward God and false belief toward anything, or everything else. Fear is an ever-present threat that is often miss-diagnosed and therefore not properly recognized in the daily awareness of Christians. The Bible gives ample counsel on the reality and effects of fear, and on how to take courage and deal with fear.
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Richard Goswiller, M.A., D.B.S., Th.D., is the founder and director of Living in Christ Ministries. Rich was raised in southern California and began his walk with the Lord there in 1975. Rich entered full timeChristian ministry in 1978. Since then, he has been serving the Lord...