Deliverance
Redding California

It is interesting that we have no record of Jesus’ instructions to His disciples on how to cast out demons, with the possible exceptions of Matthew 12:43–45 and 17:19–21, where some insight is given. When the disciples discovered that demons were subject to them in the name and authority of Jesus, they were joyful (Luke 10:17; cf. Acts 5:16; 8:7; 16:18; 19:12). But Jesus told the disciples, “Do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven” (Luke 10:20).

The emphasis in spiritual warfare is highlighted in verses such as 1 John 4:4, “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world [the devil].” The victory is ours because of the Holy Spirit who dwells within us. Believers can overcome their struggles with the past, habits, and addictions, because “everyone born of God overcomes the world” (1 John 5:4). We need prayer, godly counsel, and the support of a good church, but not necessarily a “deliverance minister.”

It is essential to make explicit another issue about deliverance ministry that we see in the Bible. That is, when people are delivered from spirits, the spirits come OUT of them. That means the spirit must first have been IN them! Look at the following scriptures: Matt 12:43, Mark 1:26, Mark 5:8. The spirit comes out. Demons do exist outside of us, but they seek to enter in so they can accomplish their mission most effectively: to kill, steal, and destroy.

All of us are victims of the sins of others; whether during childhood, the recent past, or part of the marriage relationship. We also suffer from our own sins, many of which we cannot identify. And, of course, the very real attacks of Satan, especially through past or present occult involvements.

The purpose of Deliverance Boot Camp is to train ministers of Christ who are called to care for people in need of healing for brokenness and bondages caused by crippling relationships or circumstances of their pasts.

During prayer sessions, the Lord sets His ministers free from their own blocks and bondages. As they share more fully His Victory of the Cross, they can more effectively claim Jesus’ power over sin and Satan in the lives of other people.

Those attending must be willing to first be healed themselves. This is NOT a “Rehabilitation Center”, but rather a “Training Time” for those called by God to help heal others.

Those who desire to minister to others and to see restoration through Christ. This includes qualified, stable, mature followers of Jesus. Spouses are encouraged to attend.

After Jesus resurrection, he gave the church its marching orders in Mark 16:15-19. Jesus commanded His followers to preach the good news, heal people, and drive out demons. The mandate is unambiguous. We are of the view that the ministry of deliverance is for the church today and did not end.

Deliverance is a process, not a “recipe,” and we understand that it is Christ who does the work (and gets the glory) because He has given us (the church) authority and power according to His Holy Spirit at work within us. We rely upon the gifts of the Holy Spirit when we minister and always ask them to be present and to work through us.

We need to understand that when we are born again, we become a child of God and that we are no longer slaves and orphans. This revelation is essential to understand.