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7 Fallacies Christians Believe About Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance - Is Deliverance Ministry Biblical

Updated: May 5



7 Fallacies Christians Believe About Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance - deliverance ministry biblical

Read below to understand why Deliverance Ministry is Biblical.


There are more than seven misconceptions surrounding spiritual warfare and deliverance. Still, the number seven carries such biblical weight that I pray it motivates you to at least skim this article. These fallacies are not just theological missteps; they can hinder believers from walking in the complete freedom Christ intends. Let’s expose them together to learn why deliverance ministry is biblical.


  1. "The war is over, so there’s no need to fight."Yes, Jesus won the ultimate victory over Satan at the cross (1 John 3:8). But that doesn’t mean we’re exempt from battle. The New Testament repeatedly calls us to stand firm, resist, and put on the full armor of God (Eph. 6:10-11, James 4:7, 1 Pet. 5:8-9). The war may be won, but skirmishes continue—and we’re called to fight for victory, not from it. Second, in Revelation 20:1-3, it describes an angel binding Satan and throwing him into the bottomless pit for a thousand years, preventing him from deceiving the nations. He is still deceiving nations and people today. Is there sickness today still? There was no sickness in the garden.

  2. "Demons have no power except what you give them."This is only half true. Jesus stripped demons of their authority, but they still wield real power. Many people suffer torment they never consciously invited, but inherited curses. While we do have authority through Christ, walking in that authority requires knowledge, faith, and action. Power unused is power forfeited.

  3. "Deliverance ministry isn’t necessary for Christians."This belief leaves many in unnecessary bondage. Salvation is the starting point, but freedom is a journey. “He whom the Son sets free is free indeed” (John 8:36) is both a finished work and an ongoing promise. Without deliverance, believers may survive, but they won’t thrive. Why are so many pastors getting caught with perversion? We are still tempted to sin according to James 1, but because of free will, we have choices to entertain it or succumb to sin. We still have the law of sin in our members. Romans 7:23.

  4. "God will fight all your spiritual battles for you."Yes, the battle belongs to the Lord (1 Sam. 17:47; 2 Chron. 20:15)—but He has also equipped us for war. Jesus didn’t cast out every demon personally—He empowered His followers to do it (Luke 10:19, Mark 16:17). God fights with us, not instead of us.

  5. "Christians are in danger when dealing with demons."Fear has no place in a believer’s arsenal. Jesus never flinched in the presence of demons, and we shouldn't either. He gave us the same authority. He walked in (Mark 16:17). Like handling a firearm, deliverance requires training and reverence—but not fear (2 Tim. 1:7).

  6. "Demons can jump on you out of nowhere."Not without a legal right. Spirits need an entry point—whether through sin, trauma, or generational doors. Discernment and resistance are key. Fear of random demonic attack often stems from ignorance, which Hosea 4:6 warns us can lead to destruction. Know the truth, and fear not.

  7. "Demons must flee in God’s presence."This sounds good, but it’s biblically inaccurate. 2 Cor. 6:14 is about partnerships, not spiritual occupancy. Satan appeared before God in Job, and demons didn’t leave Jesus' presence until He commanded them to go. God’s presence alone doesn’t evict darkness—His authority, exercised by faith, does. What was Jobs' open door? A spirit of fear. He said what I feared came upon me. Job 3:25.


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Final Thoughts: We’re not called to obsess over the demonic, but we are called to be aware and equipped. Jesus has handed us the keys—let’s not leave them unused. Walking in freedom requires more than belief; it demands boldness, discernment, and obedience.


By Teresa Morin, President of Touch of God Int'l Ministries of Healing and Deliverance


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