Spiritual Warfare
1. The Principles and Laws of Binding and Loosing
The spiritual laws of binding and loosing, as revealed in Matthew 16:19, are among the most powerful and misunderstood principles in the Kingdom. Jesus told Peter, “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” This scripture unveils a realm of authority where heaven partners with earth to enforce divine agendas.
To walk effectively in this realm, as a Burning One you must align with these protocols. Binding and loosing are not arbitrary spiritual acts; they are operations anchored on spiritual understanding, legal authority, and divine alignment.
2. Understanding Binding and Loosing
• Binding: The act of forbidding, restricting, or disallowing spiritual or physical operations. It involves the believer exercising authority to arrest demonic activities, shut doors of oppression, or impose divine restraint.
• Loosing: The act of permitting, releasing, or authorizing spiritual or physical realities to manifest. It involves opening up portals for blessings, releasing destinies, and enforcing freedom from bondage.
Binding and loosing are rooted in spiritual jurisdiction. You cannot bind what you have not been authorized to govern.
Principles Governing Binding and Loosing
A. The Principle of Alignment
“Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10)
• Heaven operates in divine order, and binding/loosing must align with the will and word of God. The believer must discern heaven’s agenda before executing any authority. God will always act upon His purpose and agenda. Let me be clear if it is a kingdom purpose and aligns with the Fathers heart, God will undoubtably back it.
• Misaligned decrees (e.g., binding someone’s promotion out of envy) are illegal in the spirit realm and will bear no fruit.
B. The Principle of Revelation
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” (Hosea 4:6)
• The keys of the Kingdom are accessed through revelation. Binding and loosing demand an accurate understanding of what you are addressing.
• Example: You cannot effectively bind the spirit of infirmity without recognizing its operation or legal grounds for manifestation (e.g., sin, ignorance, covenants).
C. The Principle of Authority
“Behold, I give you authority…” (Luke 10:19)
• Authority to bind and loose flows from submission to Christ. You must be under authority to exercise authority (James 4:7).
• Legal authority is enforced through the Name of Jesus, the Word of God, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
D. The Principle of Agreement
“If two of you agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done…” (Matthew 18:19)
• Corporate agreement amplifies the power of binding and loosing. This principle is key in corporate prayers, intercessory sessions, and spiritual warfare.
3. Laws Governing Binding and Loosing
A. The Law of Jurisdiction
• You can only bind or loose within the scope of your spiritual jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is granted through:
1. Assignment: Specific areas God has called you to address (e.g., territorial spirits in your region).
2. Relationship: You can address matters tied to your family, ministry, or those under your care.
3. Faith: Faith extends your reach in the spirit realm.
B. The Law of Legal Grounds
• Demons operate on legal grounds. Binding without addressing these grounds can only produce temporary results.
• Identify and renounce sin, covenants, or curses that empower demonic operations.
C. The Law of Consistency
• Binding and loosing require persistence. Sometimes, spiritual resistance demands continual enforcement until results manifest (Daniel 10:12-13).
4. Protocols for Binding and Loosing
A. Discernment Before Engagement
1. Seek God in prayer to identify the root cause of the situation.
2. Engage the Holy Spirit for insight and strategy (1 Corinthians 2:10).
B. Declare Based on Scriptural Authority
1. Use scriptures relevant to the situation. For example:
• For deliverance: Colossians 2:15.
• For provision: Philippians 4:19.
C. Apply the Blood of Jesus
• The blood of Jesus cancels the legal grounds of the enemy (Revelation 12:11). Declare its power over the situation.
D. Issue Decrees with Boldness
• Bind and loose with confidence. Say:
• “I bind every spirit of delay and stagnation in the Name of Jesus.”
• “I loose the favor of God, open doors, and divine acceleration in the Name of Jesus.”
E. Seal in Thanksgiving and Worship
• Thank God for victory and enforce it through continuous praise (2 Chronicles 20:22).
5. Application in Spiritual Warfare
Scenario 1: Deliverance from Oppression
• Step 1: Identify the spirit (e.g., spirit of heaviness).
• Step 2: Repent of any sin or agreement with the enemy.
• Step 3: Bind the spirit and command it to leave.
• Step 4: Loose the peace, joy, and presence of God.
Scenario 2: Unlocking Closed Doors
• Step 1: Identify the hindrance (e.g., financial struggle).
• Step 2: Bind spirits of poverty and lack.
• Step 3: Loose divine provision and favor.
• Step 4: Speak life and declare open heavens.
6. Dangers of Misuse
1. Pride: Operating outside humility can lead to spiritual attacks.
2. Ignorance: Without knowledge, binding and loosing becomes ineffective.
3. Disobedience: Unrepentant sin can nullify your spiritual decrees (Isaiah 59:1-2).
7. Call to Action
Binding and loosing are not just tools for spiritual warfare but keys for manifesting Kingdom realities. God is calling you to rise in boldness and authority, to enforce His will on earth as it is in heaven. Begin to apply these principles daily: bind the operations of darkness in your life, family, and ministry, and loose the blessings and purposes of God.
“The Kingdom suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” (Matthew 11:12)
The world is waiting for believers who understand their authority in Christ to rise and enforce heaven’s agenda.
Conclusion:
In the name of Jesus, receive grace to function in this dimension! May your decrees shake the heavens, and may the realities of the Kingdom manifest in your life. Walk in this revelation, and you will see extraordinary results!