Freedom

Jesus triumphed over Satan and all his demons through His work of redemption, particularly by canceling the power of sin at the cross. (Matt. 12:28-29; Eph. 1:19-23; Col. 2:13-15) Satan is already condemned. (John 12:31; 16:11; Rev. 20:7-10)

The principle of authority is that we are in the kingdom of Christ. Jesus is Lord and head of all power and author­ity. Satan has absolutely no legitimate authority over the believer. We are /free/ from Satan’s claims upon us. All sins are forgiven, all condemnation is ended, all cultic vows, promises, covenants, etc., were broken when a person comes into Christ's sphere of author­i­ty (Col. 1:13-14; 2:9-15). One must never compromise this princi­ple by saying that sin gives a demon legal right to invade a believer or attach itself to your soul. Believe in God; disbelieve Satan.

Our primary weapons against demonic stratagems are faithful application of the funda­men­tals of the faith (Eph. 6:10-20; 1 Pet. 5:6-9). Light expels dark­ness.

Dancing With The Devil

Jeff Harshbarger’s Dancing With The Devil is a helpful and needful book, because it is a unique approach to understanding occultism from a Christian point of view. Most evangelicals think of “the occult” as a vaguely defined but threatening realm of spiritual darkness and danger. Harshbarger has collected nine personal tales of occult involvement that bring clarity and detail to that murky image, and refine our abstract impressions of “occultism” into concrete discernments of its real dangers, and the real means of escaping from them. If you are dealing with occult-related issues -- either in your own life or the lives of others -- this book needs to be in your library.
Brooks Alexander, author Witchcraft Goes Mainstream and founder Spiritual Counterfeits Project

“Dancing with the Devil will touch your heart with compassion for those caught in the world of the occult, and enrich your mind with the knowledge to help them. Jeff Harshbarger provides a fast-paced and fascinating look into the realm of the Prince of Darkness.”
Jill Martin Rische, author The Kingdom Of The Occult

I had the privilege of having Jeff Harshbarger as a Bible college student shortly after his deliverance from the occult. It was a thrill to watch him mature in his Christian life and then grow to the point of being able to minister to others caught in the grips of the occult. In Dancing with the Devil, Jeff joins with several other former occultists to bring us their spellbinding stories of their deliverance from being spellbound. This volume is far more than just intriguing true-life stories; it is a manual on how to break free from demonic chains and how to help others find true freedom through Christ. Dancing with the Devil is a must read for anyone trapped on the dark side and for everyone desiring to rescue others from the shadows.
Delron Shirley, former Dean Indiana Christian University

The Occult in all its various disguises is causing havoc around the world. The need for good clear information both to explain to those caught up, what is going on and to help them overcome the various issues in their life, has never been more important than it is today. It is so easy to give advice to those needing help without really understanding what they are going through. Enter Jeff Harshbarger, he is not just a talker, he has ‘been there’ and knows what others are going through.
The last words in the book should be a message of hope to the thousands who are looking for a way out, “Now that we’ve talked to you about actually doing it, you have nine friends who are here to help you. Or if you are someone who has come out of the occult and you need someone to talk to who understands and cares. You can contact us….”
Read, understand and know there are compassionate people waiting to listen to your story and give practical help.
Doug Harris, Reachout Trust U.K.

Release date: September 4, 2012 Charisma House

Ch. 2 - Halloween Witch is dead: Changing Face of Modern Witchcraft

Ch. 2 - Holloween Witch is dead: Changing Face of Modern Witchcraft

From the best book on the topic, Witchcraft Goes Mainstream by Brooks Alexander

Charles Kraft

'We are to take responsibility for whatever our spiritual, emotional, and physical condition is. The Scriptures gives us no right to escape our responsibility by blaming the devil or demons. But the Scriptures were written to people who knew the Enemy's devices (2 Cor 2:11). They (the Scriptures) were not intended to offer all the kinds help needed by most American Christians today.For, unlike the people to whom those documents were addressed, most of us are almost totally unaware of how the Enemy works. Though we need to take responsibilty for what happens within us, an important prior responsibilty is to know how the Enemy works and what to do about it.'

Defeating Dark Angels by Charles Kraft

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Dancing with the Devil

“You’re angelically oppressed.” My teacher spoke in a low voice and kept his eyes from meeting mine. This man had been my mentor. He had all the answers and this was all he could say?
What!? How could this happen?
I had spent the last four years of my life as a satanist. I had given myself completely. He, or at lease his demons, had taken up residence in me. I had experienced their presence and their power.
Somehow that autumn, while studying to be a child psychologist at Ball State University, I experienced something different. I felt, at least spiritually, what seemed to be an impenetrable wall in front of me.
This wall completely locked me out of the demonic life I pursued. No ritual or ceremony could re-connect me with my demonic masters; I felt dry and brittle. I could watch but not truly participate in the practice of my coven.
I became painfully detached from what had fed me for the last four years. Depression like a cold wet fog began to seep into my soul. How I hated it. How I longed to find an answer.
So to hear, from the very person who introduced me to all-mighty satan that angels, who served the God I hated, stood in my way made my blood boil. I flew into a maddened rage. This God had no real power, or so I thought. I would throw myself more completely into my devotion to Lucifer.
I did everything I could. I mustered every aspect of rebellion in my heart. I set out to be as destructive as I could toward anyone or anything that walked in my way. I began to call upon the demonic in a way that I had not practiced in the previous four years.
Up to this point in my life as a Satanist, I had been an angel of light. I cared about the younger members of our coven and listened to their problems. I did not hurt anyone but simply manipulated the weak to do my bidding.
Now I would work the “nice guy” out of me. Why should I care about anyone? From now on my coven members could take care of themselves. My only desire was to reflect my demonic companions and crucify my human heart.
A good way to do that would be to curse people just for the fun of it. So I did. I would pick a person, a random person, pronounce a curse upon them and send a demon or two after them.
I would go on walks and actively pray to demons; giving them my heart’s desire so that the desires of my heart would die. The greatest desire of all was to find a life-long companion who loved me unconditionally. I wanted a wife and a family. But even this I was willing to sacrifice to show my commitment to my master.
And still the wall that blocked my cancerous growth continued to stand in the way.
How could this be? How cold this God of the bible; this weak Jesus who my master had killed, be able to stop satan? The thought hit me like a sledge hammer one afternoon. I walked along the Muncie river trying unsuccessfully to focus on demonic prayer. The question had too much power. I tried to shove it away but the evidence stood out like the horrid neon clothing so popular at the time. I could not ignore it.

Excerpt from my new book Dancing with the Devil to be published Fall 2012 Charisma House Publishers