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  1. May 6, 2024 · Yes, strongholds are viewed as possessions or practices pursued for financial or physical security, but Jesus stated that these strongholds or “treasures” are not impenetrable to loss. The economy, criminals, enemy troops, or bad health can swiftly destroy earthly strongholds. True security is found in walking with God.

  2. Jul 23, 2023 · The term “stronghold” finds its roots in the Hebrew language. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word “māʿōz” is frequently translated as stronghold. This word refers to a place of refuge, protection, or a fortified dwelling. It signifies a secure and fortified position that provides safety and defense against enemies.

  3. Sep 14, 2022 · 4) God’s plan is to demolish spiritual strongholds. What are these “strongholds” or “fortifications” we face? In the very next verse, Paul interprets the metaphor: “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5).

  4. Nov 3, 2024 · God as Our Stronghold. David describes the Lord as the stronghold of his life, a place of ultimate safety and strength. A stronghold is a fortress, a place of protection against attacks. When God is our stronghold, we can face life’s battles with confidence, knowing that He is shielding and defending us.

  5. In the Bible, strongholds represent spiritual battles, obstacles, or areas of resistance that can only be overcome through faith, prayer, and reliance on God’s strength and protection. In the biblical context, a stronghold is not simply a physical fortress, but also carries a spiritual significance. It represents areas in our lives where we ...

  6. Jan 17, 2024 · Through faith, reliance on God, and obedience, these strongholds are ultimately overcome, serving as a testament to the power and faithfulness of God. Gideon and the Midianites One example of a biblical story that portrays the conflict between God’s people and spiritual strongholds is the account of Gideon and the Midianites.

  7. Aug 31, 2022 · Strongholds relate to our thoughts, opinions and allegiances. Such strongholds can and should be addressed by meditating upon the truth (as revealed by God in Scripture), declaring such truth, and tearing down the faulty arguments raised against the truth that hinder people from believing the truth. This is not a blog post against spiritual ...