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The Conjuring: Spiritual Warfare Against the Serpent - Pentecostal (Genesis 3)

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The Conjuring depicts demonic oppression requiring spiritual warfare: prayer, faith, the name of Jesus, the power of God to defeat evil. Genesis 3 introduces the cosmic enemy: the serpent, later revealed as Satan, who seeks to destroy humanity. Pentecostal theology emphasizes that the fall opened the door to demonic activity. But Genesis 3:15 promises the serpent's defeat. Believers today engage in spiritual warfare through the Spirit's power—casting out demons, breaking curses, claiming Christ's victory. The fall was real; the enemy is real; but greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world.

Topics & Themes

spiritual warfareserpentSatanvictorydeliverance

Scripture References

Genesis 3Genesis 3:151 John 4:4

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