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![]() Free Download Demolishing Strongholds : Effective Strategies for Spiritual Warfare By David Devenish 2013 | 181 Pages | ISBN: 1860248012 | EPUB | 1 MB A revised and updated edition of David Devenish's clear biblical teaching on spiritual warfare. SUMMARY: David Devenish shares insights drawn from many years of personal experience in helping people break free from strongholds that have bound them. In this no-nonsense guide, he gives us effective strategies for spiritual warfare which include: Having a biblical model for understanding the enemy's strategies and dealing with them. Keeping a balance between the reality of Satan and the demonic realm, our responsibility for our actions, and the absolute sovereignty of God. Understanding that strongholds are wrong thinking, and learning to use Godly power to pull them down. Understanding our authority in Christ. Knowing our weapons and using them. 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