Get behind me Satan.

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Aerials1978

Aerials1978

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Why do a lot of Churches not speak of Satan and the influence he has on the world? Have Churches dispelled the fact that he is a real being whose sole intent is to distort, pervert, undermine, and lead as many souls to Hell as possible? Are Churches providing a major disservice to their congregations by downplay or even dismissing our enemy?
 
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Anyone that divorces this world,steps up,and goes hard after God like paul will be stalked and pursued by the enemy.

You are right in your assesment.

Could it be,since the bar is set so low,and the baptism in the Holy Spirit is a dusty back burner "non necessity," the enemy is kinda enjoying a break from any threats by us.
Consequently the body is nonchalant and sees no real threat
 
Nehemiah6

Nehemiah6

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Aerials1978 said:
Why do a lot of Churches not speak of Satan and the influence he has on the world?
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Too many churches have abandoned the true and full Gospel, as well as the whole counsel of God. Bible doctrines are not being presented as fully as they should be. And that is why Satan and his devices are not being presented. Instead that which is soothing, and which tickles the ears, is found more palatable.

"What role does Satan play in Christian theology—outside of the strictest fundamentalist circles? Hardly any. How often is Satan mentioned in sermons or Sunday School lessons or Christian conversation? Rarely. The lingering question is whether this is right or wrong? Have we American Christians neglected Satan? I am told by missionaries to and from Africa, for example, that Satan plays a big role in African Christianity. Who’s right? They or us?...

My sense is that if you attend a cross section of evangelical churches (most varieties), a different one every Sunday for a year, you will hear very little if anything about Satan, the devil or even “the demonic” in those terms or any terms. If you peruse the shelves of Christian bookstores you’ll find very little mention of the subject. And yet, ironically, the New Testament is full of Satan! He’s a major character in its story of God, Jesus and us. "
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/rogereolson/2014/02/where-in-the-devil-is-satan-in-modern-theology/
 
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