Do you believe that the church is under spiritual attack?

Question

First of all, let me say that I am not Pastor, Prophet, or Priest, but I do believe that the church right now is under a spiritual attack. I have been looking at the situations that have been coming up in the recent week and I am ashamed of what we as believers have allowed to happen. I'm not perfect, but I think that as the Body of Christ we need to come together and fast and pray. I don't care what denomination you are or what your religious background is. I'm just asking if we can just come together and agree on this one thing. If you don't believe in God or if what I have written is not for you it is not for you to respond or take offense. If you would just agree with me I would appreciate it and I'm sure God would too. One body, one mind, one spirit. Father, son, and holy ghost.

Answer 1

we have noticed in our area that definitely, anyone doing God's work is under more attacks lately compared to even 6 months ago.... but then again, who is satan going to attack but those who are not his.... he is going to strike those who are spreading God's word and reaching out to others in love. He doesnt want to lose one more soul to Jesus....

Joining you in prayers for God's Church... for those who truly follow and teach the Word... that they are protected from the enemy.... in their families, ministries, and workplaces as well.

Answer 2

I understand what you're going. I suffer from schizophrenia and its hard. I have trouble too because I hear voices that seem demonic in a sense. I know where you're coming from. I've found that most people, even your priest, is uneducated about what you're actually going through so most of the time no help will come from anyone but yourself. You have to work through this and yes its been five years but somehow you must find a way to cope. You can email me anytime you want to talk about it.

Answer 3

Yes the church is under attack like never before and the reason for what we allow in the churches is lack of the infilling of the holy ghost,that makes weak christians,and they are walking in flesh not after the spirit,yes its a time to pray and fast like never before,theres power in unity to bring the changes that are needed Be blessed Lisa

Answer 4

I do agree that there are several things in this world that believers should be ashamed of. I mean, the violence and the drugs in this world have become intolerable.

But then again, (I'm a methodist, so I do agree with the bible) alot of Christians don't understand some things, or believe that God said one thing, when really they just mistranslated.

One Example I can relate to quite well, is the fact that many Christians believe homosexuality to be a sin. The ACTUAL bible, not the translations, never mentions anything about Homosexuality being sinful, only the prostituion which existed between men and men, women and women, AND women and men. Besides, many Christians discriminate against the LGBT community, when God said many times Do Not Judge Others. It's discrimination, and Jesus would never discriminate.

So while the Christian community does need to come together, it also needs to take blame for what it causes as well in order to create a unified and more peaceful world.

Answer 5

Yes, the Church of Christ has always been under attach. However, at present it is subtle and masked under a lot of social and secular pretense... that is why we need stronger workers of the Lord in His vineyard.

Right now, I am having difficulty in convincing the church I am presently attending that we need to do a course (it's called the Alpha course - www.alphausa.org) to witness God's word as well as help most members with difficulties in their lives (spiritual, moral etc.), and though I cannot judge anyone it is hard to remain quiet... while the Church is under attack.

One God Father, Son and Holy Ghost,
Amen.

Answer 6

Yes it is or we would not have the Bible telling us things like:
2Co 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;) or Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Eph 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Eph 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
Eph 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Eph 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Eph 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Answer 7

Not necessarily, though from what I've seen of the Church, it's not at all innocent of attacking others who beliefs vary from their own. A glaring example would be the Inquisition. Similar has happened in more recent years when the Pope during WWII backed the Nazi's and said nothing during the Holocaust. What would Jesus have done, I wonder? King of the Jews who loved his people so much he died to redeem them - sinners and saved alike....thumbed his nose at those who spoke from positions of power within his own faith - taught people to think for themselves and to believe something NOT as they were initially taught in their youth - he himself was the victim of a spiritual attack to be sure - and I find it ironic that those who attack others of alternate belief systems (could be anything that doesn't mesh with the attacker in question) most always do so in Jesus's name.......how profoundly ironic and sad. The Gnostic Gospels are an illuminating read - the church calls them heresy but historians and MANY in the church as well still say these could well be the closest words of Jesus himself - particularly the Gospel of Thomas. Now, how are the words of Jesus himself HERESY?! Why would the church say this unless.......they're wrong in the first place and just not wanting to get called out because of it?! That's not spiritual attack, it's thinking for ones Self. Something Jesus himself taught his followers to do. So while I don't see the church under spiritual attack, what I do see is questions being raised - and to me spiritual questing is always a healthy and necessary thing. Absolutely, fast and pray and do whatever you feel you need to do for your Self and your Faith - but if there's a deeper Truth that needs to come out, perhaps it's well past time it DID come out. I am Pagan but am open to possibility and potential, and have read the Bible, Book of Mormon, Gnostic Gospels, etc etc etc and consider myself still very much a beginner at this all - a student of the Quest, if you will - but it's not as if the Quest itself is widely respected - and that's such a shame.

Answer 8

"I'm not perfect, but I think that as the Body of Christ we need to come together and fast and pray. I don't care what denomination you are or what your religious background is. I'm just asking if we can just come together and agree on this one thing."

You obviously don't actually mean what you say. Your question is clearly only directed at Christians, not those of all religious backgrounds.

Do you make a habit of making such false statements on a regular basis?

Answer 9

Yes, as is the "true believers" in Christ. Many Pastors have spoken of this. It is the end days. I stay in prayer all day. May God bless you. Pray for spiritual growth for the saints in Christ.
Kaitlyn-Yes it does. Lev, Mat, Luk, Rom, Cor 6, Rev 21. If your church is teaching your belief, get out.

Answer 10

Vic, don't worry about the naysayers, just ignore them. I try to come and talk to fellow believers too, but the evil one is lurking everywhere. I absolutely agree with you and believe it is because we have been sitting around and becoming selfish and worldly. God is giving us over to our selfish, lazy hearts and I am afraid it is going to take some horrible things to happen to turn things around, or perhaps it is time for His return. Blessings sister.

Answer 11

past week. I don't know what you're talking about. BUT

Even though we are Christians, it's not like we are all-powerful and can control everything. It's not our responsibility to keep the world in order. We just have to be good and spread the word and love of God, right?