Spiritual Warfare's Origin VS The Beginning of All Conflicts

Spiritual Warfare's Origin VS The Beginning of All Conflicts

Ephesians 5:17"Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is."

Matthew 6:10 "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

Matthew 7:21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." 

Theme	Origin of Spiritual Warfare	The Beginning of All Conflicts
Meaning	Stems from the conflict between God's will and Satan's will	Originates from the Archangel's (Lucifer's) rebellion against God
Distinction	Focuses on God's kingdom,  emphasizing spiritual dimensions	Encompasses conflicts across all levels  (national, social, familial, personal)
Examples	- Spiritual realm battles - Church against evil spirits	- Wars between nations - Social conflicts - Family disputes - Internal personal struggles
Application	Prayer, spiritual warfare, submitting to God's will	Conflict resolution, seeking reconciliation, establishing harmony
Relationship	Spiritual warfare is the fundamental spiritual root of all conflicts	Represents the concrete manifestation of spiritual warfare in the physical world
Related Scriptures	- Isaiah 14:12-14 Passages describing Lucifer's fall - Ezekiel 28:12-19 Describing the Archangel's fall due to pride - Galatians 5:17 "For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, to keep you from doing the things you want to do."	- Revelation 12:3-11 Describing heavenly battles - Genesis 1:26 "Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.'" - Matthew 12:30 "Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters." - Matthew 26:39 "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will."

 

Key Insights into the Three Wills:

1.      God's Will: Eternal, self-existing, uncreated

2.      Satan's Will: Rebellious, opposing God's will

3.      Human Will: Crucial in choosing to align with God

 

Deeper Significance:

• Spiritual warfare aims to bring God's kingdom
• Human will plays a crucial role in choosing to walk with God
• The ultimate purpose of conflict is to overcome Satan's will and fulfill God's purpose

 

This analysis demonstrates that spiritual warfare is not just a conflict in the spiritual realm, but a spiritual confrontation that permeates all aspects of human life.

 

*Please refer to International Training for Elders and Responsible Brothers October 2024

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Week 7:  Spiritual Warfare to Bring in God's Kingdom and Living in the Kingdom of God's Beloved Son