Mark Driscoll on Spiritual Warfare Pt. 2

This is part 2 of 4, where Pastor Mark Driscoll continues his lecture on spiritual warfare, discussing what he calls the "ordinary demonic." This encompasses such seemingly "bland" run-of-the-mill sins such as rebelling against authority, lying, gossiping, and even avoiding sex with your spouse per 1 Corinthians 7. Driscoll rightly points out that these are not exactly what we think of when we think of something as being "demonic" or even "satanic." This is however exactly what they are, as these Scriptures explicitly state over and over again. Additionally, he briefly discusses the "unordinary demonic," which is more what we think of in the realm of demonic spirituality, including such things as satanic accusations, spiritual-physical attacks and torments, false miracles/healings, and demonic possessions. As well, this is a tremendously practical teaching and puts a perhaps new twist on how to view the Christian spiritual life, specifically as in a context of warfare and how to guard against the works and effects of Satan and his minions.

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