The Foundation and Practice of Deliverance Ministry
ISBN: 9781852404987
592 pages
Reviews
The water level of integrity for deliverance ministries has been rising rapidly over the past few years. One of the major factors spurring this along is the emergence of highly respected, professional-level deliverance ministers and teachers such as Peter Horrobin. This book is unquestionably the number one textbook on the theory and practice of deliverance available today. It is well-organized, scholarly, and user friendly. No library, whether a school library or a deliverance minister’s personal library, should be without it!
Peter Wagner & Doris M. Wagner, convening apostles, International Society of Deliverance Ministers
Healing through Deliverance contains a praxis of ministry that demonstrates the Kingdom of God at work with power, authority and authenticity. In these pages, Peter Horrobin combines biblical theology with authentic hands-on ministry that models the heart of Jesus. I know of no other book that retains this quality of Scriptural integrity while at the same time creating a worldview of expectancy that the God of the Old and New Testaments is still the same God today who invites us to meet with Him and to encounter the miraculous. Everyone who is serious about healing, deliverance and wholeness will discover in these pages what exactly is required for personal and corporate transformation.
Rev. Dr. Alistair P. Petrie, executive director, Partnership Ministries, B.C. Canada, www.partnershipministries.org
Contents
Foreword
Foreword to the previous edition by Derek Prince
Preface
Part A
Foundations for the Deliverance Ministry
Chapter 1 Healing in the Church Today
Chapter 2 Introduction to Deliverance Ministry
2.1 Deliverance Ministry in the History of the Church
2.2 Reactions in the Church Today
2.3 The Gospel of Hope
2.4 Overview of the Book
2.5 A Final Word
Chapter 3 Healing, Deliverance and God’s Covenants
Chapter 4 Mankind—God’s Special Creation
4.1 God Is Spirit
4.2 The Trinity—of God and Man
4.3 The Spirit
4.4 The Flesh—Soul and Body
4.5 In Conclusion
Chapter 5 The Realm of Angels
5.1 Michael and the Warrior Angels
5.2 Gabriel and the Messenger Angels
5.3 Ministering Angels
5.4 The Job Functions of Angels
5.5 In Conclusion
Chapter 6 Satan and His Kingdom
6.1 The Origin of Satan
6.2 The Character of Satan
6.3 Satan’s Objectives
6.4 Satan’s Kingdom
6.5 In Conclusion
Chapter 7 The Fall and God’s Rescue Plan
7.1 Rebellion and the Fall
7.2 The Nature of the Fall
7.3 The Consequences of Sin
7.4 Demonization and Worship
7.5 Consequences for Mankind
7.6 God’s Rescue Plan
7.7 The Way In
7.8 In Conclusion
Chapter 8 Demonization and Worship
Chapter 9 The Character and Work of Evil Spirits
9.1 The Powers of Darkness
9.2 Fallen Angels
9.3 Demons and Evil Spirits
9.4 The Characteristics of Demons
9.5 Demons are Alive!
9.6 Demons Are Disembodied
9.7 They Are Able to Speak
9.8 They Have Job Functions
9.9 They Know Their End
9.10 They Can Have Supernatural Strength
9.11 They Are Well Organized and Are Under Higher Authority
9.12 Demons Are Legalistic
9.13 Some Demons Have Animalistic Character
9.14 They Work Together in Families
9.15 They Will Try to Remain Hidden
9.16 They Have to Bow to Jesus’ Name
9.17 In Conclusion
Chapter 10 The Direct Encounters of Jesus with Satan
10.1 The Baptism of Jesus
10.2 The Temptations in the Wilderness
10.3 The First Temptation
10.4 The Second Temptation
10.5 The Third Temptation
10.6 Satan in Simon Peter
10.7 The Transfiguration
10.8 At the Crucifixion
10.9 Satan in Judas Iscariot
10.10 In Conclusion
Chapter 11 Encounters with the Demonic in the Gospels
11.1 In Nazareth
11.2 At Capernaum
11.3 At Simon’s House and After
11.4 Jesus Encounters a Dumb Man
11.5 The Blind and Dumb Demoniac
11.6 The Epileptic Boy
11.7 The Women and Mary Magdalene
11.8 The Storm on the Lake
11.9 The Gadarene Demoniac
11.10 The Syro-Phoenician Woman’s Daughter
11.11 The Woman with the Spirit of Infirmity
11.12 Other References to Deliverance Ministry in the Gospels
11.13 In Conclusion
Chapter 12 Encounters with the Demonic in the Acts of the Apostles
12.1 Ananias and Sapphira
12.2 With Philip in Samaria
12.3 The Magician Elymas
12.4 Snakes at Philippi
12.5 At Ephesus and the Sons of Sceva
12.6 In Conclusion
Chapter 13 The Teachings of Jesus on Aspects of Deliverance
13.1 The Beelzebul Syndrome
13.2 First Bind the Strong Man
13.3 To Gather or Not to Gather—That Is the Question!
13.4 Sin Against the Holy Spirit
13.5 Seven Spirits More Evil Than the First
13.6 Your Father the Devil!
13.7 The Great Commission
13.8 In Conclusion
Chapter 14 Some Important Teachings on the Demonic in the Epistles
14.1 The Corinthian Discourse
14.2 Gifts of the Spirit
14.3 The Foolish Galatians
14.4 Paul’s Advice to the Ephesians—Don’t Give the Devil a Chance!
14.5 The Teachings of Demons
14.6 In Conclusion
Chapter 15 Demonization of Christians
15.1 Can a Christian Have a Demon?
15.2 Can a Christian Be Possessed?
15.3 Can a Christian Have a Demon?
15.4 How Can an Evil Spirit and the Holy Spirit Dwell Within the Same Person at the Same Time?
15.5 Scriptures Often Used to Question the Validity of Deliverance Ministry in Christians
15.6 In Conclusion
Part B
The Practice of the Deliverance Ministry
Chapter 16 Introduction
16.1 A Balanced Healing Ministry
16.2 Early Beginnings
16.3 At Ellel Grange
16.4 Foundations for Deliverance Ministry
Chapter 17 Preparing the Ground—Foundational Teaching for Healing and Deliverance
17.1 Jesus Shares His Ministry with the Disciples
17.2 The Teaching of Jesus
17.3 Basic Principles
17.3.1 Who and what we are before God
17.3.2 How we can be sick
17.3.3 The need to forgive others
17.3.4 Confession and forgiveness of one’s own sins
17.3.5 Forgiveness of oneself
17.3.6 “Forgiveness” of God
17.3.7 Acceptance of God as He is
17.3.8 Allowing God to accept us
17.3.9 Accepting oneself
17.3.10 Accepting others
17.3.11 The Lordship of Jesus Christ
17.4 In Conclusion
Chapter 18 Some Observable Symptoms of Demonization
18.1 Addictions
18.2 Appetites Out of Balance
18.3 Behavior Extremes
18.4 Bitterness and Unforgiveness
18.5 Compulsive Behavior Patterns
18.6 Deceitful Personality and Behavior
18.7 Depression
18.8 Emotional Disturbance
18.9 Escapism
18.10 Fears and Phobias
18.11 Guilt and Self-condemnation
18.12 Hearing Voices
18.13 Hereditary Illnesses
18.14 Heretical Beliefs
18.15 Involvement in False Religions
18.16 Irrational Behavior
18.17 Lack of Mature Relationships
18.18 Legalism and Spiritual Bondage
18.19 Nightmares
18.20 Occultic Involvement
18.21 Out-of-control Tongue
18.22 Recurring or Long-term Sicknesses
18.23 Self-centeredness
18.24 Sexual Aberrations
18.25 Suicidal Tendencies
18.26 Undiagnosable Symptoms
18.27 Violent Tendencies
18.28 Withdrawn Antisocial Behavior
18.29 In Conclusion: A Note on Medical Practice
Chapter 19 How Demons Enter
19.1 The Generation Line
19.1.1 The principle of covering
19.2 Personal Sin
19.3 Occult Sin
19.4 Some Alternative Medical Practices
19.5 Religious Sin
19.5.1 Religious practices
19.5.2 Denominationalism
19.5.3 Heretical beliefs
19.5.4 Wrong attitude to the Scriptures
19.5.5 Abuse of the gifts of the Spirit
19.5.6 Universalism
19.5.7 False religions
19.6 Ungodly Soul Ties
19.6.1 In family life
19.6.2 Abuse of free will
19.6.3 Potentially dangerous relationships
19.7 Sexual Sin
19.7.1 Generational sexual sin
19.7.2 Sexual abuse
19.7.3 Dominating soul ties
19.7.4 Premarital intercourse and trial marriages
19.7.5 Oral and anal sex
19.7.6 Homosexuality and lesbianism
19.7.7 Fantasy and pornography
19.7.8 Bestiality
19.7.9 Transvestism and transsexuality
19.7.10 Sexual abuse
19.7.11 Summary
19.8 Hurts, Abuse and Rejection
19.8.1 At conception
19.8.2 Single parenting and unwanted pregnancies
19.8.3 Rejection of sexuality
19.8.4 Sexual abuse
19.8.5 Physical abuse
19.8.6 Emotional and psychological abuse
19.8.7 Separation and divorce
19.8.8 Death
19.9 Through Trauma or Accident
19.9.1 Major illness
19.9.2 Unemployment
19.9.3 Accidents
19.9.4 Abuse
19.9.5 Fear
19.10 Death (including miscarriages and abortions)
19.10.1 The transition of death
19.10.2 Related issues
19.11 Curses (including inner vows and pronouncements, wrongful praying, etc.)
19.11.1 God’s curse
19.11.2 Satan’s curses
19.11.3 Deliberate curses placed by men
19.11.4 Nondeliberate curses
19.11.5 Self-cursing and inner vows
19.12 Cursed Objects and Buildings
19.13 Addictions
19.14 Fears and Phobias
19.15 Fatigue and Tiredness
19.16 In Conclusion
19.17 For Caution and Encouragement
Chapter 20 Preparing a Person for Healing through Deliverance
20.1 Introduction
20.2 The Ministry Team
20.2.1 This is what Jesus told the disciples
to do
20.2.2 There is the power of agreement in prayer
20.2.3 Two counselors provide protection for each other and security for the person being prayed for
20.3 Getting Started
20.4 Whose Agenda?
20.5 Note Any Symptoms That Are Possible Consequences of Demonization
20.6 Investigate False Beliefs and Occult Involvements
20.7 Check Out the Generation Lines
20.8 Explore the Sexual History
20.9 Look for Signs of Rejection
20.10 Investigate Other Ungodly Soul Ties
20.11 Find Out About Accidents and Traumas
20.12 In Summary
Chapter 21 Foundation Prayers
Chapter 22 The Ministry of Deliverance
22.1 Some Possible Demonic Manifestations
22.2 Exit Routes of Demons
22.3 Post-deliverance Care
Chapter 23 Why Some People Are Not Delivered
Chapter 24 Advice to the Delivered
24.1 Ten Major Keys to Staying Free
24.1.1 The Lordship of Jesus must be central
in our lives
24.1.2 Be continuously being filled with the Holy Spirit
24.1.3 Read the Word of God daily and allow it to minister to us
24.1.4 Wear the armor of God at all times
24.1.5 Be on guard against the enemy’s counterattacks
24.1.6 Be in good fellowship with others
24.1.7 Allow the Holy Spirit to produce the fruit of the Spirit in your life
24.1.8 Walk continuously in forgiveness
24.1.9 Praise God in all circumstances
24.1.10 Keep the right company
Part C
Land and Buildings
Chapter 25 Cleansing of Land, Buildings and Organisations
25.1 Scriptural foundations for Cleansing Land and Buildings
25.2 The Practice of the Ministry
25.3 The Fruit
Part D
Postscript, Appendices and Bibliography
Chapter 26 Postscript
Appendices
Appendix 1 Qualities of a Christian Counselor
Appendix 2 Magic, the Occult and the Bible
Appendix 3 Glossary of Occult Terms
Appendix 4 Alternative Medical Practices
Appendix 5 Glossary of Other Religions
Bibliography
Index