Principalities and Powers: The Organized Reality of Evil
According to Pastor Jang, the biblical terms "arche" (rulers) and "exousia" (authorities) are not mere symbols but refer to evil spiritual beings structured like a military command. Rulers denote the highest commanders, while authoritiessignify the evil spirits exercising delegated control beneath them. These fallen angels operate in the earthly and atmospheric realms, opposing God and sowing disorder in societies, nations, and churches.
Jang explains that their activity surfaces in individuals as depression, addictions, and violence, and in society as corrupt leadership, ideological deception, war, and division. Within churches they instigate schisms and conflicts to undermine Christian communities.
The Reality of Spiritual Warfare and the Church's Role
Pastor Jang insists that "spiritual warfare" is not an abstraction but the tangible arena of every Christian's faith. Just as Jesus expelled demons and the apostles confronted the devil, today's church still stands on the front lines of spiritual assault. Drawing on pastoral and missionary experience, he urges believers to discern possible spiritual attacks behind sudden communal strife or severe personal turmoil.
Yet the battle is not fought from a position of defeat. Citing Colossians 2:15, Jang proclaims that Christ's cross and resurrection delivered a decisive blow to Satan's power. Therefore, believers already stand on the winning side; the skirmishes on earth simply manifest that victory in daily life. The church, he notes, functions both as the shield that quenches "the flaming arrows of the evil one" and as the community that nurtures restoration.
Arming for Victory: The Full Armor of God
Pastor Jang expounds each element of Ephesians 6:
- Belt of Truth - Standing firmly on the truth of Jesus Christ and the gospel against Satan, the "father of lies."
- Breastplate of Righteousness - Guarding the heart with Christ‑won righteousness and zeal for God's kingdom, deflecting guilt and despair.
- Shoes of the Gospel of Peace - Using the peace of the gospel as a launching pad to advance into the world; an "offensive" piece of gear.
- Shield of Faith - Trusting unwaveringly in God's goodness and power to extinguish fiery darts of doubt, wrath, and lust.
- Helmet of Salvation - Protecting thoughts and perceptions with assurance of salvation against condemnation and negativity.
- Sword of the Spirit - The only offensive weapon, the Word of God, which shatters Satan's lies and transforms souls.
Jang urges believers not merely to know about this armor but to wear it through disciplined prayer, Scripture meditation, and service within community.
The Church's Commission: From Fear to Bold Proclamation
In conclusion, Pastor David Jang contends that the church should not fear spiritual warfare but embrace its glorious calling to proclaim and extend Christ's completed victory. Trusting the promise that "the gates of Hades will not prevail against the church," Christians must abandon a defensive stance and carry the gospel to dispel the world's darkness.
Jang emphasizes that prayer is the key that turns the armor into operative power. When believers don the full armor, stay alert in prayer, and boldly preach the gospel, every place they tread becomes ground where God's kingdom breaks in.
