Exposing the cultural strongholds of salvation.

[JLB]

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled. 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

• For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds

The stronghold Paul is referring to is spiritual in nature; not fleshly or carnal and requires weapons that are not carnal or fleshly, much like his description of the armor of God that we as Christians are to wear.

The Holy Spirit through Paul makes this clear…

• For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God

Paul plainly describes a warfare that is waged, not with manmade weapons by weapons that are mighty in God, for the express purpose of pulling down strongholds.


A stronghold is a fortified position of refuge that are designed to withstand attacks during a battle.

What is this stronghold “protecting” or guarding?
Who constructed this stronghold?
Where is this stronghold built?
What is the goal of this stronghold?


Below is a screen shot from the Strong’s.




I hope this can be a fruitful discussing that will bring awareness to this community.

 

[for_his_glory]

If we are walking in the Spirit then we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Stay in obedience to God's will and in all things give thanksgiving. Praise Him in the good times and praise Him in the bad times that need to be strengthening our faith in Christ Jesus as we trust Him in all things.

 

[JLB]

Where is this stronghold built?

Let’s start with this question.

A stronghold is a fortified position constructed in a persons mind that is designed to resist or exalt itself against the knowledge of God.

It’s an negative or distorted mindset that is constructed in the mind, by our culture (the world) or family upbringing, and in todays culture can be brought about by media, music, television, movies that program our mind to think a certain way… a way that is against the knowledge of God.

A stronghold can also be built into a persons mind in Church, if the person has sat under false teaching.

Organizations such as The Watchtower or the LDS are considered cults, because their members seem to be brainwashed into believing “their churches” brand of theology.

These people have a stronghold that is fortified to keep the truth of scripture out of a persons mind so that they can not receive the knowledge of the truth; so their mind can not be renewed.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2



JLB