Analysis of Satan's Power and Influence: Objective Gates of Hades VS
Subjective Gates of Hades
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Items |
Objective Gates of Hades (External Power System) |
Subjective Gates of Hades (Internal Influence) |
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Definition
& Scope |
Power System Hierarchy: 1. Satan
(Prince of this world/Ruler of the air) 2. His
angels (Rebellious angels) 3.
Principalities 4. Powers 5.
World-rulers of this darkness |
Internal Influence Levels: 1. The self 2. Natural
mind 3. Soul-life |
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Operation &
Attack |
Operation Methods: -
Establishing kingdom of darkness - Ruling
over nations -
Influencing through world trends - Collective
spiritual power operation Attacks on Church: - External persecution and hindrance - Seduction through world systems - Spiritual power attacks |
Operation Methods: - Expression
through the self - Through
natural concepts and thoughts - Through
soul-life activities Attacks on Church: - Internal damage to church building - Hindering
cross work - Producing
natural service |
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Scripture
References & Content |
1.
Satan's Power: Acts 26:18 "To
open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God" 2. Satan's Angels: Matt 25:41 "Depart
from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his
angels" 3. Power of Darkness: Col 1:13 "He has delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son"
4. Prince of World: John 12:31 "Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will
be cast out" 5. Power of Air: Eph 2:1-2 "You were dead in trespasses and
sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world,
according to the prince of the power of the air" 6. Ruling Nations: Dan 10:20 "Now I must return to fight with the prince of
Persia; and when I have gone forth, indeed the prince of
Greece will come" |
1. Gates of Hades: Matt 16:18 "I
will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall
not prevail against it" 2. Self and Satan: Matt 16:22-23 "Peter took Him aside and
began to rebuke Him, saying, 'Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!'
But He turned and said to Peter, 'Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me,
for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men'" 3. Dealing with Self: Matt 16:24-25 "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and
take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his
life will lose it, but whoever loses his life
for My sake will find it" |
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Path to Victory |
7. External Victory: - Recognize and
resist dark powers - Not following
world trends - Transfer into
God's kingdom through Christ - Live in church
life |
Internal Victory: - Deny the
self - Take up the cross
- Lose
the soul-life - Live in Body life |
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Relationship
with Christ & Church |
8. Foundation of Victory: - Christ has
overcome Satan and dark powers - Church executes
this victory on earth - Fight together
through the Body |
Practice of Victory: - Christ's cross
deals with self and old man - Church building
needs dealing with subjective problems - Experience
together through the Body |
Overall Revelation &
Application:
1. Satan's work is comprehensive, including external
systems and internal influence
2.
Victory requires overcoming both aspects
3. Dealing with
subjective aspects is key to overcoming objective
attacks
4. Church is the
vessel of victory through:
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Objective aspect: Standing together in the Body
o
Subjective aspect: Supporting each other in daily
life
5. Practical applications:
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Know enemy's strategies
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Experience the dealing of the cross
o
Live in Body testimony
The Gates of Hades - Objective VS Subjective:
1. Objective gates:
o External spiritual opposition
o Dark powers and authorities
o World system's persecution
2. Subjective gates:
o Self
o Natural mind
o Soul-life
3. Key differences:
o
Objective: External spiritual warfare
o
Subjective: Internal self-hindrance
4. Victory path:
o
Objective: Corporate resistance in the Body
o
Subjective: Personal cross experience
5. Building of the
church:
o
Objective: External testimony
o
Subjective: Internal reality
*Please refer to the
International Training for Elders and Responsible Ones - October 2024
General Subject: Living in
the Reality of the Kingdom of God
Week 4: The Exercise of
the Kingdom for the Building Up of the Church
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