Spiritual Warrior's Guide to Defeating Jezebel

Jennifer Leclaire

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Leading Prophetic Voice Reveals New Insight on Defeating an Ancient EvilAccording to leading prophetic voice Jennifer LeClaire, the subversive Jezebel spirit continues to deceive many. She shows, with keen biblical insight, that Jezebel does much more than most believers thought--and that it's time to expose the deceit and defeat the spirit's insidious work.By pulling back the curtain on this seducing principality, LeClaire picks up where other books on Jezebel leave off. She demonstrates biblically not only that the Jezebel spirit uses control as a weapon but that it is a mastermind of immorality and outright idolatry. She also gives spiritual warriors the real-world strategies needed for defeating this dark spirit in the lives of God's people.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie

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• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 01 juin 2013
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781441261595
• Langue: English

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© 2013 by Jennifer LeClaire
Published by Chosen Books
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“Jennifer LeClaire has blessed the Body of Christ by uncovering and revealing the real spirit of Jezebel. Every Christian needs to read this book. It will enlighten and enable every believer to discern the spirit of Jezebel and overcome its seductive goals of leading God’s people into sexual immorality and idolatry. God bless you, Jennifer, for having the courage to expose the Jezebel spirit.”
Dr. Bill Hamon, bishop, Christian International Ministries Network; author, Prophets and Personal Prophecy , Day of the Saints and ten others
“Church trends come and go, but the principalities and powers we wrestle with as the Body of Christ haven’t changed for millennia. In her latest book, Jennifer LeClaire exposes the timeless Jezebel spirit that still deceives believers today into believing it is merely about control and manipulation. By peeling back the layers of this seductive spirit, Jennifer not only opens the eyes of unaware believers but equips them for war. And having worked daily with Jennifer on the front lines of media and ministry, I know few others as battle-tested as she is in fighting this rampant force.”
Marcus Yoars, editor, Charisma
“This book could not be more timely! Jennifer LeClaire, with prophetic precision, magnifies and exposes the root causes and principalities that would seduce and ultimately destroy the voice and authority of the individual believer and the corporate Church. The Spiritual Warrior’s Guide to Defeating Jezebel will provoke you to an honest review and equip you to be cloaked with God’s authority through a life of authenticity and holiness in Christ. Our private choices have public consequences, yet those who will be honest with themselves and hungry for truth will find the message of this book liberating and victorious, not confining and defeating.”
Doug Stringer, founder/president, Somebody Cares America/International and Turning Point Ministries International, Houston
“Finally, a book that cuts through the husk, hype and hysteria surrounding Jezebel and its diabolical doctrine of sexual immorality. Many have tried but failed to expose the real underlying error that triggered such spiritual havoc in the church of Thyatira and continues throughout the Body of Christ to this day. Using her anointed pen and powerful prophetic voice, Jennifer LeClaire provides us with insight, wisdom and instruction on how to recognize and deal with this deadly and dangerous foe. An essential read for all spiritual leaders.”
David Ravenhill, author and teacher
“In my own books I have confronted the Baal-driven culture of this world and the pervasive immorality and self-focus it breeds. Like a voice crying in the wilderness, Jennifer LeClaire echoes these concerns in powerful terms. I heartily endorse its message. Read it and pray for a new reformation.”
R. Loren Sandford, senior pastor, New Song Church and Ministries, Denver
“The story of Jezebel is timeless. The spirit that drove her drives multitudes today. It is obvious that Jennifer LeClaire has dealt with this spirit’s treacherous tactics. As a watchman on the wall, Jennifer has been motivated to write this war manual. It should be in the hands of all who refer to themselves as ‘spiritual warriors.’ There are no wasted words, and there is no time to waste! According to the Word of God, ‘The name of the wicked shall rot’ (Proverbs 10:7). Jezebel’s name has rotted, but her character continues to influence thousands of lives today. Let’s devour this teaching and destroy the spirit once and for all.”
Steve Hill, evangelist, Dallas
“A challenging, amazingly helpful, unusual book! Spiritual warriors gain new insights for empowerment and prayer. Using many eye-opening Scriptures, shocking illustrations and reliable resources, Jennifer LeClaire boldly unveils Jezebel and Babylon, master agents of the adversary who seeks to wreck society and destroy the Church. A masterful guide for counterattack.”
Ernest Gentile, Ministers Fellowship International; honorary member, Apostolic Leadership Team
This book is dedicated to my daughter, Bridgette, whose wisdom and discernment exceed her years and whose heart for global missions inspires me.
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsements 5
Dedication 7
Foreword by Mike Bickle 11
Acknowledgments 13
1. The Jezebel Deception 15
2. A Royal Rebuke 27
3. The Depths of Satan 45
4. Riding the Back of Babylon 59
5. Jezebel’s Religion 73
6. Are We Glorifying Jezebel? 87
7. Persecuting True Prophets 99
8. Jezebel’s Judgments 115
9. Loving Jezebel Back to Jesus 129
10. Authority Over the Nations 147
11. Will the Real Jezebel Please Stand Up? 161
Index 183
About the Author 189
Back Cover 190
Foreword
T he spirit of Jezebel is operating in the Church but many do not understand it. In the early Church, Jesus taught that Jezebel tempted believers to tolerate and promote idolatry and immorality among the saints (see Revelation 2:20–21).
Yet some today see this serious problem as merely a woman with a strong personality who tries to manipulate and control people. If we limit our understanding of Jezebel to this, then we will miss what Jesus was saying.
In The Spiritual Warrior’s Guide to Defeating Jezebel , Jennifer LeClaire sounds an alarm about the danger of this in the end time Church. Jennifer shows us in Scripture how Jezebel is more than just control and manipulation.
In essence, Jezebel is a spirit of seduction. Jennifer is lifting her voice against an ever-increasing demonic invasion in the Church called immorality. She exposes the roots of the Jezebel spirit and offers practical examples of how distorted teachings on the grace of God are allowing this seductive power to have its way in the Church.
Scripture is clear: Because of His great love for His people, Jesus will confront and judge those who refuse to repent of the idolatry and immorality that Jezebel participated in (see Revelation 2:22–23). However, He promised power over the nations to those who overcome her. Jennifer equips readers with the truth you need to overcome so you can maintain an intimate relationship with Jesus and reign with Him in eternity.
Mike Bickle, director of the International House of Prayer–Kansas City
Acknowledgments
F irst, I want to express my deepest appreciation to Jane Campbell, editorial director of Chosen Books, for being willing to consider publishing a work about the dangerous aspects of Jezebel that go beyond the popular understanding of this principality.
Also, many thanks to Mike Bickle, director of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, whose teachings on Jezebel inspired me to dig beyond the stereotypes that have blanketed this spirit and root out the truth of just how wicked this end time enemy really is.
Last, but not least, I bless those who persecuted me so sorely that it motivated me to search for deeper truth about Jezebel and expose the underlying motives of this spirit. It is my prayer that the information offered here will help others not be tempted into making false accusations against the innocent while the real enemy goes unnoticed.
1 The Jezebel Deception

T he Jezebel deception. It sounds like an intriguing murder mystery that promises to hold you in suspense right until the last page of the book and indeed it is. You have learned about this crafty villain, perhaps in sermons, and have read warnings in Scripture. You might even be sure that you have seen it in your own church. You continue to gather clues to help you uncover the true identity of “Jezebel,” but, as we will soon discover, it is likely that you have been sidetracked or even duped by red herrings along the way. This is not an insignificant enemy.
Like all captivating murder mysteries, the Jezebel deception presents a sinister antagonist. The antagonist in this story is, of course, a spiritual seductress named Jezebel. Her victims are real the countless saints this siren has lulled into destruction. And the uncompromising protagonist who stands ready to set the captives free from the sorceress is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jezebel’s fate is sealed, and so are the fates of her spiritual children those who follow her teaching. Yet despite decades of teaching about Jezebel and despite the fact that the book of Revelation outlines its motives and tactics and even shows the way of escape many in the Body of Christ seem ignorant as to who Jezebel really is, how