It is one powerful book to read.I also know it opened my eyes to all the spiritual things that go on even when we are not aware at the time. It has made me stronger Christian and I often now use the Authority that Christ has given to me. What a wonderful God we have.

I got so much out of this book that I feel it is a must read for all Christians! This is the first book that I have read about spiritual warfare that kept me engaged. Highly recommended!

#1 Book. I love it so much.

It gives you power to fight with the enemy(spirit world).

I would not have thought there was so much to be said on the topic of the authority delegated by Jesus to his followers. Charles Kraft leaves no rock unturned as he explores this topic. The big takeaway for me is that, as the head of a family, it is my privilege and responsibility to take spiritual authority over the members of my family. This is done by announcing to the spiritual world, either verbally or silently, that you are taking spiritual authority over someone whom you have legitimate authority over, and that any evil spirits that want to attack them must go through you first, and you forbid it. You can do this over nieces and nephews, too. Also, if you are a small group leader or other leader in a position of authority, you can do this for those under your authority.

If you take spiritual authority over someone that is under your authority and forbid evil spirits from attacking them unless they go through you first, then all evil spirits inside and outside must leave that person and they will attack you, unless you forbid it. They will wait on the outside until you harbor sin in your life, in which case they will attack you and then return to the person that they left. You can take authority repeatedly/periodically, as new demons will come and attack the person. Important: You can take authority "at the speed of thought" to catch demons before they flee. This disrupts the work of demons in the lives of your loved ones. Also, if they have repented and removed any grounds for certain demons to be present, then those demons will be unable to return (this is the next best thing to sitting the person down and walking them through a full-fledged deliverance session, if they are demonized).

A godly person in a position of authority who harbors no sin in their life can do much good for others. As Dr. Kraft states, "Those with greater authority should exercise it to protect and bless those with less." (p. 207) Highly recommended!