Defeating Dark Angels: Breaking Demonic Oppression in the Believer's Life [Paperback]

Dr. Charles H. Kraft (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1992

Dr. Charles Kraft explains how demons operate, how to resist their influence, and how to cast them out in Jesus' name. This book provides the practical and spiritual help Christians need, both to defeat dark angels in their own lives and to minister God's freedom and healing to others. Kraft uses the experience of his ministry to teach the reader ways to overcome the works of Satan.

 

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About the Author

 DR. CHARLES H. KRAFT is Professor of Anthropology and Intercultural Communication at Fuller Theological Seminary’s School of World Mission, where he teaches anthropology, missiology, intercultural communication, prayer ministry and spiritual warfare. He conducts seminars around the world on inner healing, deliverance and spiritual warfare. He is also the author of the bestselling book Defeating Dark Angels.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: Regal (August 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830734120
• ISBN-13: 978-0830734122
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #332,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Cleaning House" for a healthy Christian life, March 11, 2000

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This review is from: Defeating Dark Angels: Breaking Demonic Oppression in the Believer's Life (Paperback)

This book was like a key that I used to unlock the chains that had held me in sprirtual bondage for over 20 years. In the bible, Ephesians tells us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers and authorities in the spiritual realm. By confronting the demonic presences in our lives, we can, using the Power of the Cross, defeat these forces and be victorious. This book is easy to read (riveting, actually) and you may find yourself crying along with stories that may seem so very similar to your own. relating to others who have sufferred as you, and have won their battles through soul searching, and truth seeking. I highly encourage you to read this book if you are spiritually grounded in the bible, and are still feeling opressed. A Christian who is oppressed is ineffectual, and miserable; just the way Satan wants you! Break his "external" hold on you, and get rid of the "spiritual garabage" keeping you from finding peace in your life. Don't let the fear of the very subject of demonic forces keep you from fighting back. you can, and will, be free, with God's help and these valuable insights.

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overcoming Demonic Influences in the Believer's Life, March 21, 2004

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This review is from: Defeating Dark Angels: Breaking Demonic Oppression in the Believer's Life (Paperback)

This book focuses on demon oppression and spiritual warfare in the believer's life (as opposed to demonic influences in the lives of unblievers), making it a unique manual. It is written by a formerly Baptist minister, now with Fuller Theological Seminary, so it is ideal reading for those Christians who come from a non-charismatic background who believe that Christians cannot be bothered by demons. It is well-grounded in Scripture, and calmly written, making it markedly different than some sensationalistic books that hype up this area and focus on excessive emotionalism.

If you do not believe that demons can affect Christians, or if you suspect they can, but don't know how, this is the book for you. It is meaty, and in-depth, repeating common themes so that they can be absorbed, not just read about.

If you are a Christian and have been bothered by recurring or troublesome problems in your life and/or those of believers around you, and can't figure out why, this book will have many answers for you. I think it should be required reading for every committed believer, or every believer who wants to be an overcomer, truly free in every area of his/her life.

The main purpose of the book, aside from information and understanding about this area, is to motivate believers to have the courage to step out in ministry in this important area. It establishes a Scriptural basis for this, and walks you through beginning in basic, everyday ministry.

I learned so much, because I knew little about demons, but was very afraid to find out. This book allays your fears, and teaches you the truth from the Word of God so that you will not be afraid. It gave me the courage to step out; in fact, today my husband and I prayed about some issues and it worked! Of course, God always comes through, but it was exciting to have the encouragement and training so that I could have the confidence to take this important first step---trying for the first time. If you are in any type of ministry, even "just" in your home to your family, and are afraid to begin or don't know where to start, this is the book for you.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Powerful Perspective on Effective Deliverance, April 10, 2001

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This review is from: Defeating Dark Angels: Breaking Demonic Oppression in the Believer's Life (Paperback)

Charles Kraft does not give in to usual sensationalism found in other books on this controversial topic. He refreshingly speaks to the need for healing in one's life to end unwanted entrenchment by demonic oppression. Akin to the old adage regarding burning the down the barn to get rid of the mice, he asks the question: Why not clean out the trash so that the hungry rats go elsewhere? By analogy Kraft effectively argues that the trash in our lives-whether apparent or not-encourages demonic encroachment in the first place. If not dealt with, the "trashy" condition often results in loss of deliverance.

A powerful book to aid in the ministry of deliverance or just understanding what you might be stepping in, get it.