FREEDOM REALITIES
1. We are at war.
2. Jesus won!
3. The battle still rages.
4. We are in training for reigning.
5. We have authority.

Your hand-to-hand combat is not with human beings, but with the highest principalities and authorities operating in rebellion under the heavenly realms. For they are a powerful class of demon-gods and evil spirits that hold this dark world in bondage. —Ephesians 6:12

God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus… —Ephesians 2:6

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” —John 10:10

TACTIC #1

Temptation to Sin
When the devil had finished tempting Jesus, he left Him until the next opportunity came. —Luke 4:13
Stressed
Angry
Lonely
Tired

COUNTEROFFENSIVE #1
Take every thought captive to obey Christ

…take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. —2 Corinthians 10:5

Resist the devil

Submit yourself to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you! —James 4:7
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. —1 John 1:9

Tactic #2

Exploitation of Wounds

Identity Wounds
Intimacy Wounds
Security Wounds
Fulfillment Wounds

COUNTEROFFENSIVE #2
Truth
Healing

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. —Proverbs 4:23
Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more. —Ephesians 4:19
“…He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted…” —Luke 4:18
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” —John 8:32

Tactic #3

Formation of Foothold

…do not give the devil a foothold. —Ephesians 4:27

COUNTEROFFENSIVE #3
Repentance
Renunciation

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. —Proverbs 28:13

Tactic #4

Debilitation through Torment

COUNTEROFFENSIVE #4
Get help

Recommended Resources
Freedom in Christ Classes
Details in Anchor of Hope
Booklet @ Info Centers &
gracestl.org/support-groups

BOOKS @ GRACE BOOKSTORE
Two Hours to Freedom by Charles Kraft
Healing for Damaged Emotions by David Seamands
Slaying Dragons by Daniel Kolenda
Unwanted by Jay Stringer

Discussion Questions
1. Can Christians be demon–possessed? Why or why not?

2. In what ways does the devil try to control your life?

3. How will you counteract your next temptation to sin?

4. What is the Holy Spirit saying to you about getting free?