Read Scripture first. This proclamation is a response to the text, not a replacement for it.
Scripture foundation
Colossians 1:13-14 BSB
He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
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Colossians 2:13-15 BSB
When you were dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our trespasses, having canceled the debt ascribed to us in the decrees that stood against us. He took it away, nailing it to the cross! And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
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1 John 4:4 BSB
You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
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Romans 16:20 BSB
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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Proclamation
Jesus Christ is Lord. The Father has delivered me from the power of darkness and brought me into the kingdom of His beloved Son. Christ has forgiven my sins, canceled the record against me, and triumphed over principalities and powers. I submit to God. I resist the devil. I stand in truth, righteousness, gospel peace, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer. I reject fear, accusation, deception, bitterness, pride, occult curiosity, and hostility toward people. Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. I overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of testimony. The God of peace will complete His victory. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Faithful next actions
- Name one lie to reject, one truth to affirm, and one obedient action to take.
- Forgive and bless any person you have begun treating as the enemy.
Use with wisdom
- People are not the spiritual enemy. Do not use spiritual-warfare language to justify hatred, harassment, accusation, or unsafe behavior.