Believers are those who have
trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation.
In relation to the unseen realms,
they occupy a unique and privileged position.
Through faith in Christ,
believers have been
delivered from the kingdom of darkness,
placed in the kingdom of God,
and given spiritual authority over the forces of evil.
They are no longer victims of the unseen realm
but are called to stand in
the victory Christ has already won.
When a person places their faith in Jesus, several profound changes occur in their relationship to the spiritual realm:
This new identity completely changes how believers relate to spiritual forces.
One of the most important truths about believers is their position in Christ:
“God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” — Ephesians 2:6
Believers are spiritually seated with Christ far above all rule, authority, power, and dominion (Ephesians 1:20-21). This means that in the unseen realms, believers already occupy a place of victory and authority because of their union with the risen and exalted Christ.
This position is not based on feelings or performance but on what God has done through Jesus.
Because of their position in Christ, believers have been given authority over the forces of darkness:
This authority is real, but it must be exercised in faith, humility, and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
¶ Weapons and Armor
Believers are not left defenseless in the unseen realms. God has provided powerful spiritual resources, including:
These weapons are effective because they are empowered by God Himself.
While believers have great authority, they also have responsibilities:
Believers are called to fight from a place of victory, not for victory.
- Ephesians 1:13-14 – “In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance.”
- Ephesians 1:20-21 – “Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion.”
- Ephesians 2:6 – “And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
- Colossians 1:13 – “Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.”
- Colossians 2:15 – “And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”
- Romans 8:15-17 – “Ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father… and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ.”
- Galatians 4:6-7 – “And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son.”
- 1 John 3:1-2 – “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God… now are we the sons of God.”
- John 1:12 – “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.”
- Luke 10:19-20 – “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.”
- James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
- 1 Peter 5:8-9 – “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom resist stedfast in the faith.”
- 1 John 4:4 – “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
- Ephesians 6:10-11 – “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 – “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.)”
- Revelation 12:11 – “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”
- Romans 10:9-10 – “If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
- John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Believers are not helpless victims of the unseen realms. Through faith in Jesus Christ, they have been delivered, positioned in victory, and equipped with spiritual authority. While the battle is real, the outcome is not in doubt. The call for every believer is to recognize their identity in Christ, put on the full armor of God daily, and stand firm in the victory that has already been won.
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