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Is God To Blame?

This is often the question that comes to mind when we confront real suffering in our own lives or in the lives of those we love. Pastor Gregory A. Boyd helps us deal with this question honestly and biblically, while avoiding glib answers. Writing for ordinary Christians, Boyd wrestles with a variety of answers that have been offered by theologians and pastors in the past. He finds that a fully Christian approach must keep the person and work of Jesus Christ at the very center of what we say about human suffering and God's place in it. Yet this is often just what is missing and what makes so much talk about the subject seem inadequate and at times even misleading. What comes through in Is God to Blame? is a hopeful picture of a sovereign God who is relentlessly opposed to evil, who knows our sufferings and who can be trusted to bring us through them to renewed life. "In this stimulating work, Gregory Boyd shows how an incarmational theology focuses on God's action in Jesus Christ as the source for our knowledge of God. in Jesus we see what God does for us, how God loves us, how God feels for us and how God rescuues creatures and creation. This work restores an ancient view of Christianity that emphasizes the freedom we have to enter into a joyous relationship with God- a worlkview of hope for all of humanity." ''Robert Webber, Meyers Professor of Ministy, Northern Seminary, Lonbard, Illinois'' "In this new book from the pen of pastor-theologian Greg Boyd, we discover an answer to one of life's most difficult questions: If God is good, who do bad things happen? Boyd advances a radical notion: human history is a battle between God and Satan. We are part of this struggle, and what the future holds is (in part) up to us. Things are not all fixed from eternity. Agree or disagree, Boyd makes Christian faith exciting. I recommend this book to thoughtful Christians everywhere." ''Alan G. Padgett, Professor of Systematic Theology, Luther Seminary'' "Greg Boyd addresses what may be the single most asked question among skeptics and seekers. many without Christ are still waiting for us to respond with an intelligent answer. Greg provides an apologetic that actually makes sense about an iddue that really matters!" ''Erwin Raphael McManus, Lead Pastor, Mosaic, Los Angeles'' ''About the Author'' ''Gregory A. Boyd'' is the founder and senior pasator of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, and founder and president of Christus Victor Ministries. He was professor of theology from 1986 to 2002 at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul. Boyd is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary (Ph.D.), Yale University Divinity School (M.Div.), and the University of Minnesota (BA). He is a national and international conference speaker and has authored thirteen previous books including Is God To Blame?, Seeing Is Believing, Repenting of Religion, and the award-winning Letters from a Skeptic. He is cofounder of Theosynergistic Neuro-Transformation (TNT). Boyd and his wife, Shelly, live in ST. Paul and have three children.

Biblical Basis For Spiritual Conflict

In this brand new 4 hour seminar recorded in 2008, Dr. Paul L. Cox along with his wife Donna and son Brian teach about spiritual warfare and what the Bible has to say about it. Paul brings a unique perspective to this topic. Having come from a Baptist background, he uses extensive scriptural reference along with sound theological backing to lay out a solid foundation for the Christian as a warrior. In this 5 session, 4 hour seminar the following questions and topics are addressed: -Spiritual Resistance to Us Obeying Christ -Jesus as a warrior -If God is all powerful and in control of everything, why can't He just fix it all? -Categories of spiritual beings -Where do demons come from? -How does the enemy lead us to disobedience and how we can be obedient through Christ -Establishing God's Kingdom on Earth -What are the weapons God has given us for warfare and what is the specific role of each? -Can a Christian be demonized? -When someone accepts Christ as their personal savior, doesn't that force all evil within that person to leave? -What is the Biblical evidence for and against demonization of Christians? This is crucial information for anyone who is looking for solid foundation for spiritual warfare. For those who download the video or audio, we are including the manual for free which has addition information not in the seminar.

Prayer for Releasing the Gift of Discernment

Paul L. Cox and Aslan's Place Asia

Father, I renounce and repent for myself and my generational line for all sins, iniquities and transgressions that have blocked the gift of discernment from being utilized and activated in a way that is Godly, anointed and for the Glory of God. I renounce and repent for all wrong uses of the gift of discernment for selfish, manipulative, personal gain. I also renounce and repent for using the gift of discernment with help from the power of darkness.

Father God, would You forgive me, even as I ask for Your forgiveness. I receive Your forgiveness and I choose to forgive myself for all misuse and abuse of the gift of discernment.

Father God, I pray that You will release the gift of discernment in me, so that I can grow up, be on the cutting edge, and that I could listen sharply and clearly to the voice of Your Spirit.

Lord, right now I repent and renounce on behalf of myself and my generational line for giving legal access to all spirits assigned against the gift of discernment. Deaf and dumb spirits, passivity, unbelief, accusation, intimidation, religious spirits, torment, greed, doubts, blockages, condemnation, destruction, fears, unforgiveness, pride, shame, control, deception, uncertainty, dullness, distractions, procrastination, laziness, victimization, legalism, timidity/intimidation, mockery, oppression, repression, suppression, rebellion, inferiority, inadequacy, limitation, failure, double- binding, double mindedness, confusion, rejection, abuse, loss, stupidity, occult, lust, insecurity, seduction, jealousy, envy, malice, anger, murder, pain, resistance, rebellion, disobedience, poverty, unworthiness, sabotage, criticalness, wanting, helplessness, spirit of death, violence, mistrust, gossip, lying, slander, infirmity, manipulation, dissention, and spiritual autism. Lord, I ask that You would break, shatter, dissolve and destroy all connections to these spirits.

Lord Jesus, I renounce and repent on behalf of myself and my generational line for all activities that have opened up our 3rd eye and all the different chakras throughout our entire body. Would You blind all powers of darkness that have utilized each of our 3rd eyes in all the various dimensions. Lord would You also retrieve all of our different parts that are trapped, lost or enslaved in the different dimensions.

Lord would You cut off all demonic connections that the demonic watchers have with our 3rd eye to gain information and to monitor our movements, Lord would You remove all demonic powers associated with our 3rd eye.

Lord right now would You assign angels to remove all 3rd eyes in all parts of our being, in all its various dimensions, in the past in the present and in the future.
Lord will You fill us with your presence, replace evil with good. We remove all occult influences and pressure over our lives to try to attempt to plant and to activate the 3rd eye from now and forever.

Lord Jesus we receive the eyes of Your Spirit, that we will only see what You want us to see. Lord, expose the strategies of the enemy by the divine revelations of Your will.
Lord will You open our eyes to see Your power and glory, and all Your glories in heaven.
Father God, thank You for giving us the gift of discernment so that we can have complete knowledge of Your will in all manners of life. Thank You for spiritual wisdom and understanding to apply all that You�ve shown us. Thank You for teaching us how to live a life that will always honour and please You. And Father God, thank You for giving us the discernment to produce a good harvest every time in all our investments and the things we do.

Father God, thank You for showing us how to receive Your resources in all situations with all manners of people knowing Your divine timing, opportunities and open doors, that will supply and meet all that is necessary in my life in all spiritual, physical and emotional abundance. So that all we do and all that we say, will be a sweet smelling aroma and sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God.

Father God, we thank You. You help us to begin to understand the incredible greatness of Your power for us to believe in You. The same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead that seated Him the heavens, at God�s right hand in the heavenly realms.
God, thank You for pointing us to the way so that we could access Your incredible wealth of grace and kindness even as we walk in unity.

Father God, thank You for showing us by discernment how to walk in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Father God, thank You that there is no limitation to all You have called us to do.

Father God, thank You for showing us what is the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. That we will be able to flee from temptation to live in spiritual truth and freedom.

Father God, we want to know what you want us to do, and we are asking you now for your wisdom, and thank you that you will gladly give to us what we ask because you will not resent us asking.

Father God, thank you for teaching me how to submit to my leaders, to my fellow brothers, biblically, spiritually, with all right attitude, and manners of faith, that will produce breakthrough, healing miracles, growth, fruitfulness, that will help me do all that you have called me to do, therefore teach me how to live in the harmony of the unity of faith that will glorify you.

Father God, thank you for giving us the ability to discern all the spiritual gifts and callings that you have given to us, that you will teach us how to develop, utilise, maximise it to the fullest potential that will bring about your glory in all aspects of my life. As well as the people around about me.

Father God, will you give me the discernment only to receive the right spiritual impartation from the specific people that you have sent into my life. Give me the wisdom to flee, escape, avoid, and refuse any wrong impartation from the servant of satan. Will you teach me to recognise all false servants from afar off even at the sound of their voice. Will you protect my ears, my eyes, all my 5 spiritual senses from the assault of the enemy camp. Lord surround me with the songs of deliverance, with the presence of your Holy Spirit, that even when darkness comes, it shall not come near me.
Father God, You have given me the ability to hear the voice of Your Spirit. I will not follow the voice of the stranger, but I will follow You all the rest of my life, that I have an ability to hear Your voice in all my decision making for my family, for my work, ministry, investments, business, studies, relationships, marriage, church, all that I do, all that I say that pertains to life. Lord thank You that I can hear Your voice clearly and sharply as the prophets of old.

Father God, thank You for showing me the crisis of the land rather than becoming victims, we will become protectors and encouragers of those in need. Thank You for helping us to flee from all works of darkness upon the land and economy so that our properties and all our possessions will always be secured by Your Spirit.

Father God, will You teach us how to live in peace and harmony with all people that will bring about your will. Teach us how to walk with tenderness, mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Teach us how to forgive every fault, and how to walk, in love and perfect harmony.

Father God, thank you for teaching us how to counsel each other perfectly with all the wisdom of heaven so that we can be whole in spirit, soul and body.

Father God, thank You for teaching us how to receive all your provisions so that we will have everything that we will ever need, and teach us how to share with others all that we have received. And Father God thank You for teaching us how to increase the resources that you have provided that will produce a great harvest of generosity in our lives.

Father God, thank you for teaching us how to share Your work in my life effectively with the people I love that demonstrates your mercy and kindness and goodness, and thank you for teaching me how to walk in your peace all the time.

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