Developing a Battle Plan for Spiritual Warfare with the Men of Crossroads Presbyterian Church

Donald  Sampson

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Developing a Battle Plan for Spiritual Warfare with the Men of Crossroads Presbyterian Church

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Donald Sampson. Developing a Battle Plan for Spiritual Warfare with the Men of Crossroads Presbyterian Church. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/f0956670-0b82-4189-be69-718d98abfd80?q=2019.

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D. Sampson. Developing a Battle Plan for Spiritual Warfare with the Men of Crossroads Presbyterian Church. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/f0956670-0b82-4189-be69-718d98abfd80?q=2019

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Donald Sampson. Developing a Battle Plan for Spiritual Warfare with the Men of Crossroads Presbyterian Church. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/f0956670-0b82-4189-be69-718d98abfd80?q=2019.

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Donald Sampson

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Abstract

The purpose of this project was to investigate the topic of spiritual warfare and assess the level of understanding of it among the men of a Presbyterian congregation in order to develop a plan to enable the men to engage in spiritual battles with the world, the flesh and the devil. The project included a biblical and theological study, followed by interviews with a select sample of men from the congregation. Qualitative analysis revealed some confusion over the phrase “spiritual warfare.” Additional themes that emerged from the interviews included a high degree of awareness of temptations of the flesh as an ongoing source of spiritual struggles and a strong belief that Satan is real. This latter belief was tempered by widespread uncertainty over the relevance of Satan, or any demonic influence, due to a very high conviction about the sovereignty of God. A recognition of the importance of enlisting other men for help in fighting spiritual battles was also a significant theme. While the men interviewed identified the value of having “battle buddy” type relationships, they readily acknowledged the absence of such relationships. Quantitative research via a confidential, online survey confirmed a low level of self-disclosure among the men of the congregation.

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