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Expert: Elder Greg Madden - 7/16/2007


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Greg
 In several places in the Bible it mentions Powers and
Principalitys.
 Exactly what are Powers and Principalitys?
                                   Thanks
                                   Bob

Answer
Bob,

Please forgive me for the late reply. This summer has been very busy for me. I hope you understand.

I believe the Text you are referring to is...

Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  

Here is the definition of these words;

Powers: Greek; ejxousiva

the leading and more powerful among created beings superior to man, spiritual potentates, authority over mankind

Principalities: Greek; ajrchv

the first place, principality, rule, magistracy
of angels and demons

In this text these are authoritative leadership in the kingdom of darkness. Just as a mayor has authority over a town, the governor has authority over the mayor, the town he mayors, and the whole state.

Please let me know if this helps.

Elder Greg Madden
the first place, principality, rule, magistracy
of angels and demons  

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I gave my heart to the Lord a few months after being married during a revival meeting. A few weeks later I received the baptism of the Holy Ghost, and I have not been the same since! In those twenty five years we have only attended one church (Harvest Church), and there I have served there as an Elder for fourteen years. We minister in song with the choir and worship team. I am also the new member’s class coordinator, men's ministry director, and the Harvest Riders motorcycle ministry president. In 1993 the Lord called me to "...preach the Gospel where ever I open the door..." I have had the privilege of ministering God's Word to churches in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. In those meetings we have seen the Lord save, heal, deliver, and fill people will His Spirit.

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