When Demons Surface: True Stories of Spiritual Warfare and What the Bible Says about Confronting the Darkness - Softcover

Steve Dabbs

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1540904113 ISBN 13: 9781540904119

Publisher: Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2024

Synopsis

Are demons real? Do ghosts exist? Do some unresolved medical and mental health issues have a spiritual connection?

In When Demons Surface, former senior military chaplain Steve Dabbs answers those questions and more. Exploring more than 50 true stories of supernatural encounters from pastoral and personal experiences as well as historical research, this book is scholarly yet simple, hair-raising and enlightening.

When Demons Surface will fascinate those curious about supernatural experiences, equip pastors with a resource for those seeking answers, and enlighten advanced Bible readers with insights from Hebrew, Greek, and ancient literature. It will enable readers of all levels to identify supernatural encounters with angels and demons, exercise biblical authority over evil spirits, and help discern whether some unresolved mental or medical health issues are the result of spiritual warfare.

About this title

About the Author

Steve Dabbs is a retired senior military chaplain in the US Air Force with over 35 years of expertise in pastoral care and leadership. He continues to serve as a counselor, consultant, and life coach to young adults, leaders, and warriors. He has earned three degrees, including a master of divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, a master of military art and science from Air University, and a bachelor of arts in biblical studies from LeTourneau University. He utilizes academic research in historic theology and ancient biblical languages to make the Bible practical for modern audiences. Steve and his wife, Octavia, have six children.

From the Back Cover

Are demons real? Do ghosts exist? Do some medical and mental health issues have a spiritual cause?

In When Demons Surface, former senior military chaplain Steve Dabbs answers these questions and more. Exploring more than 50 true stories of supernatural encounters from personal, historical, and pastoral experiences, this book will enable you to:

- gain insights from advanced biblical research
- discern if some medical or mental health issues are the result of spiritual warfare
- resolve paranormal activities and identify supernatural encounters
- exercise biblically granted power and authority over evil spirits

Whether you're a student of what the Bible says about spiritual warfare or you're seeking answers about supernatural experiences, the insights found in this book will intrigue, enlighten, and equip you.


"'The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons' (1 Timothy 4:1 NIV). That is presently happening all over the world, and pastors, disciplers, and counselors are waking up to that reality and learning how to set captives free. Steve Dabbs discovered this when he was a chaplain in the military and shares his learning and experiences in this helpful book that you should read and add to your library."--Dr. Neil T. Anderson, founder and president emeritus of Freedom in Christ Ministries

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1540904113
• ISBN 13: 9781540904119
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240