Understanding the Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare with Eric Ramseur




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Summary: <br> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/radicallychristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Spiritual-Warfare-2.png?ssl=1"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> Spiritual warfare, what is it and how do we engage in it? The Bible has a lot to say about spiritual beings, both good and evil. However, many of us are very uncomfortable thinking about spiritual forces, especially demons and “the satan.” This episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast aims to address these perplexing issues and provide biblical insight into this often-misunderstood aspect of the Christian faith. <br> <br> <br> <br> Eric Ramsur and Wes McAdams the biblical narrative, starting from the creation account in Genesis, and explore the concept of the divine council, where God interacts with other spiritual beings called “Elohim.” The conversation also examines the rebellion of some of these beings against God’s authority and their subsequent influence on humanity and the nations. Furthermore, the episode sheds light on the role of Satan, the accuser, and the reality of demonic forces as presented in both the Old and New Testaments. Practical guidance is offered on how we can engage in spiritual warfare by aligning ourselves with the Holy Spirit. <br> <br> <br> <br> The guest for this episode is Eric Ramseur. He and his wife, Brianna, have four children. They reside in Virginia Beach and love working with the church for its growth and mending relationships in their community. Eric’s deep understanding of Scripture and his passion for exploring the often-overlooked aspects of the biblical narrative make him an excellent guide through this complex and fascinating topic.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Links and Resources:<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://youtu.be/ZO4BDDoFld0">Watch this Episode on YouTube</a><br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://drmsh.com/">drmsh.com</a> – Michael Heiser’s website<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/49Q9Qfs">The Unseen Realm</a> by Michael Heiser<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/3wU5fdR">Angels</a> by Michael Heiser<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/4acBMdg">Demons</a> by Michael Heiser<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/4a5Bu7W">Supernatural</a> by Michael Heiser<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/43wkcPD">The Bible Unfiltered</a> by Michael Heiser<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/3Tz1T8S">The Divine Council in Canaanite and Early Hebrew Literature</a> by E.T. Mullen<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://bibleproject.com/podcast/series/god-series/">The Bible Project podcast series called “God”</a><br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/48UbUSC">Celebration of Discipline</a> by Richard J. Foster<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Note: Some links may be affiliate links. Meaning, if you choose to buy something through these links, we receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Transcript (Credit: Beth Tabor)<br> <br> <br> <br> Welcome to the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast. I’m your host, Wes McAdams. Here we have one goal: Learn to love like Jesus. On today’s episode, we’re going to talk about spiritual warfare. What is it, who are we fighting against, and how is it that we go about engaging in spiritual warfare? My guest today is Eric Ramseur. He and his wife and four children live in Virginia Beach. They love working with the church for its growth and mending relationships in their community. I know that you are going to be incredibly blessed by the things that Eric has to share. He is a brilliant theologian and a wonderful disciple of Jesus, and I know that you’re all going to be blessed by his thoughts.