3.3.5 屬靈權柄5
Speaker: Ming
There is a new way to categorize the levels of spiritual warfare.
The first and most basic level of spiritual warfare is casting out demons.
The second level is the witchcraft level, which involves a form of strategic warfare. At this level, we often confront the realm of practicing witchcraft—such as the priest level, the witch level, and others actively involved in occult practices. This level is intentional and targeted—specifically attacking Christians or the children of God. Its impact is far more intense than the basic level of casting out demons.
The third level is a higher, strategic level of spiritual warfare. This kind of warfare targets evil spirits operating over regions. In the book of Daniel, a demonic prince resisted God’s messenger for twenty-one days until Michael intervened. Revelation 12:7–9 also describes a cosmic battle: Michael and his angels fought the dragon (Satan) and his angels. Verse 8 says the dragon did not prevail and lost his place in heaven. Verse 9 identifies this dragon as the ancient serpent, the Devil, Satan, who deceives the whole world, and he was cast down to earth along with his angels.
This level of warfare is completely different from both casting out demons and confronting witchcraft. It occurs not on earth but in the heavens—specifically the second heaven. In Revelation, we see Michael waging war with Satan’s angels, sent by the Father in response to the prayers of the saints. This divine command released angels to engage in battle in the second heaven. After the war, Satan and his angels were thrown down to the earth—losing their place in heaven.
According to Scripture, Satan’s domain has long been the second heaven. This battle signifies God’s intent to cleanse that realm and reclaim it for Jesus Christ. It is a preparation for the full coming of God's Kingdom—from the third heaven to the earth.
The rise of new tribes in the last days ties into this great battle in Revelation. Revelation 12:11 says that the saints overcame by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony, not loving their lives even unto death. These victorious saints—God’s earthly army—are those who enabled the angels to fight by their sacrificial lives and prayers.