Needless Casualties of War

by John Paul Jackson

Did you know that there are certain types of prayers that Satan would like you to pray? Is the enemy wounding you with your own sword? Are you or your church experiencing calamities that prayer does not remedy? Heart attacks, miscarriages, runaway children, sudden illnesses, cancer, or untimely deaths? In this timely book, John Paul Jackson reveals some startling insights that will uncover spiritual strategies of the dark side. Find out how you can protect yourself from Satan's onslaught and escape his unforeseen and unperceived attacks.

Genres: Christian Living, Christian, Nonfiction, Prayer, Spirituality

174 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 1999

About the author

Recognized as a minister who revealed God, awakened dreams, and led people closer to Jesus, John Paul Jackson (1950–2015) was an authority on biblical dream interpretation for over thirty years. He renewed passion in people of various faiths and age groups with his sincere explanations of the unexplainable mysteries of life and enabled people to relate to God and others in fresh and meaningful ways.

As an inspirational author, speaker, teacher of true spirituality, and host of the television program Dreams & Mysteries, John Paul enlightened hundreds of thousands of people across the world. He found satisfaction in his role as a youth mentor and advisor to church and national leaders, as well as in the promotion of the spiritual arts.

Reviews

[Kathryn in FL · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book provides excellent insights into spiritual warfare that is rarely discussed or even understood by people in leadership. I highly recommend this book. I did read this when it was first published in 1999 so I don't remember specifics but few books are comparable. I do remember it was very well written and accessible.
Recommended to those who read Win Worley, Derek Prince and Rebecca Brown, M.D. (who has been horribly maligned by those who don't want people to understand these concepts).

[Jonathan Brenneman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although this book does bring up a very important issue-that of people becoming devastated by demonic attack as the assault the works of darkness-I believe that it misdiagnoses the problem. "Needless Casualties of War" teaches that Christian get hurt by opposing principalities or any demon that's on a higher level than a "personal demon".

The theology in it is based almost solely on a dream. While I do believe in God speaking through dreams and visions, they have problem to be a poor basis for theology. Although scriptures are used in the book to support the points, the scriptural logic isn't sound at all. Some of the passages used to support the idea that believers don't have authority over "principalities", actually say the opposite. We have been raised with Christ and seated with him, far above all power and authority, and every name that is named.

Approaching "spiritual warfare" with one's focus on the devil is always dangerous and can lead to trouble. There are teaching out there on "spiritual warfare" that have hurt people, because they so glorified the power of the devil that they taught people to fear the devil instead of to fear the Lord. So "needless casualties of war" is a real problem, but proposing that Christians do not have authority over principalities is not a scriptural or sound conclusion.

Anyone who has read this should consider the story of Carlos Annacondia, who began his crusades by addressing Satan directly, saying "Listen to me Satan! You are going to let these people go!" According to the unscriptural theology of "Needless Casualties of War", Annacondia was going way outside of his realm of authority by actually daring to speak to Satan himself in such a way, thus making himself vulnerable to devestation from demons.

But what happened in Annacondia's crusades? Large percentages of the population in entire cities came to the Lord within a short time, with thousands delivered from demons. Even people who tried to assassinate Carlos fell on the ground and were delivered from demons on several occasions. The revival that has happened as Annacondia has stood up given the challenge "Listen to me, Satan", has been long-lived, going on for decades. His crusades have had more lasting fruit as far as believers who continued to live lives devoted to the Lord years after the crusades.

If you have read "Needless Casualties of War" and initially embraced it (as I did), give it a second thought.

[Anne Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came across references to this book in Tom Hawkins' informative summary about spiritual warfare, Cosmic Hierarchy. Tom basically said, 'Take heed of the principles here'.

And frankly, the principles in the book seem to me to be mainly common sense. Yet, clearly what I think of as 'common sense' has eluded a lot of people.

For the last decade, maybe two, I've been surrounded by people who say, 'Don't go up against principalities and powers.' I've nodded and agreed and also thought, But so many people are named after principalities and powers. They have a name covenant with them and there's got to be a way to sever that name covenant.

The great thing about this book is that it has given me confidence in the way I've approached these matters. Jackson gives examples of the ways people have violated Biblical injunctions in their headlong pursuit of spiritual warfare; he also gives on-the-ground examples of why people - even with pastoral approval and oversight - ignore basic and natural principles of military strategy and are at a loss why the destruction wreaked in their own families and circumstances is occurring.

Yep, it's common sense, but so many of us lack common sense, this is a very needful corrective.

[emem kazeem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enlightening

This book delves very deeply into the confusing topic of spiritual warfare. I believe that this book is a must read for all believers especially prayer warriors and intercessors.

[Chad Gillihan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting, definitely worth reading !!

I really enjoyed this book, it has some things that are causing me to look with another perspective that I did not even remotely understand !!

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned so much, unexpectedly, I must admit. I've read so much about our authority in Christ, it was a surprise to read about overstepping that authority. The message is much needed.

[Mrs Lopez Overbooked · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book showed WHY people fail in their spiritual warfare and become open targets to the enemy and HOW TO AVOID IT!!! I loved how JPJackson showed how Jesus laid out how to do prayers. It was an eye opening reminder that satan is defeated thru Jesus Christ but we here on earth are still restricted by earthly laws God put into place at the beginning of time. BIG DEAL - even the angels say the Lord rebuke you satan, not talking with disrespect as we often, mistakenly do. Our words carry consequences!!! Caution is NOT FEAR though.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND for every person that prays so hopefully all of y'all ;-)

[Shelly J. Hogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

So insightful!

John Paul Jackson offers great insight and biblical foundations for spiritual warfare and protection. I discovered so much about the Lord and myself in this writing. I am so grateful for this godly instruction. Great resource for those who intercede and minister to others.

[Christie Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful. I realized that I had entered into some battles that God had not called me to. As I repented and asked His will, everything from career to health over my family shifted within 3 days. I didn't realize that this book would be so significant for me.

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent teaching on authority and spiritual warfare.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read this title and his other one Unmasking the Jezebel Spirit. I love his prophetic insight to the church as a body and how we can become spiritual carnage if we're not careful. A good read.

[Jewel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A vital read for any intercessor.

[Grace Bellomy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Any person who claims to engage in spiritual warfare prayer should read this.

[Woodson Mathis]

Great book!

Wonderful book for those called to intercession. Highly recommend. Gives a clear picture of how to warfare and how not to do so.

[Naomi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet and to the point. Exercise wisdom in spiritual warfare. Do not exceed your God-given authority and do not move in presumption. Lots of good little nuggets of wisdom in this book.

[Joel Voegeli · Rating 5 out of 5]

incredibly insightful book on intersession, authority and spiritual warfare

[Keith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book that shows the dangers of overstepping the boundaries of the authority which God has given to His people.

[Rita Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enlightened

Book is veryv enlightening in explaining our authority. Recommended to anyone seeking guidance and a clearer understanding of warfare prayer.

[Rita Slanina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt this book is a pretty heavy read. There are some good theological parts but then there’s some “ehhhh… that’s not quite right” and “don’t think so” kind of stuff in there. I didn’t really feel this book should be taken into actual action though. Telling people to just fight demons on their own is a big no-no. Demons and Satan know everyone’s weaknesses and “trying” some of the things in the book could actually invite trouble. Trouble that can quickly do more harm than good. I would leave the exorcisms of demons to priests. Praying daily to God and giving your Rosary some deep meditation will ward off demons just by the act of doing so. (If you can get prayers in Latin there’s extra protection as it’s a hated language of demons!) Personally, I keep a bottle of holy water handy... bc, well, you just never know.

[Bill Kimbley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. I enjoyed the fact that the author highly cautioned spiritual warfare on the strategic level by individuals or churches. The author seems to be a bit too dogmatic on certain issues, but it is an overall good primer for spiritual warfare. Like most good authors in this field of study, the author notes how important living holy is to curbing spiritual attacks.

[Lori Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

Excellent teaching book. A book that reminds us to seek God and to bring glory to Him and not to glory Satan by trying to rebuke him, but to allow God to take care of that. Loved this book and it was better the this second time to read and I plan on reading again some day!

[Marni · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I've read on spiritual warfare. Too many Christians who know they have authority over demons in Jesus'Name aren't wise and aren't properly taught that there are limits to our authority... it's only terrestrial. We cannot safely invade principalities and powers etc in the second heaven. They belong to God to deal with according to our petitions. He will.

[Drexler B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first half of the book was full of confusing jargon that didn't make a lot of sense to me and forced me to slow my reading down, but near the end, as it became more practical, I found myself pulling out my highlighter to make notes of different passages that caught my interest and intrigue.

[MR S C RAWSON · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful and scripturally based read on a subject not really taught on.
John Paul Jackson confuses the word presumptively with presumptuously with frequent misuses but aside from this I would recommend the book.

[Sahr · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book on spiritual warfare

Great read on spiritual warfare. Life changing. Reading this book gave me immeasurable understanding of intercession and engaging needless spiritual battles.

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I can't access this book,does it come with a fee?

[Roz Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Words of wisdom

A candid look at spiritual warfare and our need as Christian's to be servant hearted and not fight battles unless we are called by God to do so.

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book on how to responsibly engage in spiritual warfare. I wish I’d read it sooner.

[Josiah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoughtful and interesting look at spiritual warfare.