Thoughts About
Spiritual Warfare
Area Indoctrination Briefing
Part 6 of 34

Rockey Jackson, April 24, 2011

KINGDOM COMMAND (KINGCOM)
AREA INDOCTRINATION BRIEFING
(An Intelligence Primer For Soldiers In The Army Of God)

The Lord Jesus Christ, Commander Of The Host (COTH KINGCOM)

Rockey Jackson, April 24, 2011

This intelligence briefing is a short introduction to the forces that oppose the armies of God.

At the present time we are engaged in spiritual warfare with the forces of darkness:

Eph 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.

Our area of operations includes our city, area, and region. However, this war is universal and we support the war effort in our state or province, our nation, the world, and also in the heavens.

The enemy commander is commonly called Satan or the Devil. His proper name is Lucifer. He is also known by other titles, functions, and descriptions. (For an expanded biography, please see Appendix A.)

Satan’s original sin was the desire to be God as shown by his five “I will” statements:

Isa 14:13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:

14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

This desire led him to rebel against God and he brought mankind into sin and rebellion through the same temptation to be like God, saying:

Gen 3:5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.

The desire to be God leads to rebellion, which is the taproot of sin that separates man from God and Satan works through all sin to destroy the kingdom of God.

There are five reptiles that metaphorically represent Satan: Serpent, Behemoth, Basilisk, Leviathan, and Dragon. Each of these reptiles draws its motivation from one of Satan’s “I will” statements. Five of Satan’s principle lieutenants are identified with these five reptiles. They are Satan’s strongmen opposing the kingdom of God. They are principalities and powers that have a mission to rule over the darkness and corrupt specific areas of mankind’s affairs. They also direct the work of spiritual hosts of wickedness. These lieutenants emphasize different aspects of their commander’s character, but it must be remembered that they work together, support each other, and share many common traits. The enemy’s organization chart is shown below in Figure 1. (For an expansion of the lieutenants’ attributes, please see Appendices B-F.)

Figure 1 - An Organization Chart For The Kingdom Of Darkness

Satan’s five lieutenants are personified in the Bible by: Jezebel, Goliath, Haman, Caiaphas, and the Antichrist.

There are five biblical archetypes for the five personifications: Eve, Nimrod, the people of Babel, Cain, and Adam.

The five archetypes bring five curses upon mankind. Satan's five lieutenants are empowered by these five curses: sorrow, servitude, separation, rejection, and death. These empowering curses provide a legal right for the forces of Satan's kingdom to bedevil unredeemed mankind.

When Balak, king of Moab, commissioned the false prophet Balaam to curse Israel, Balaam testified that he could not curse if God had not cursed something first:

Num 23:8 How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? or how shall I defy, whom the LORD hath not defied?

In Proverbs we are told that we cannot be cursed without a cause:

Prov 26:2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.

Five roots of sin feed Satan’s lieutenants: murder, defiance, gossip, pride, and blasphemy. Many secondary roots support these primary roots of sin.

Gal 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Each lieutenant primarily opposes one of the five-fold ministries of Jesus Christ: prophets, apostles, pastors, teachers, and evangelists.

Eph 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

There are five principalities associated with successive world empires that are associated with Satan’s lieutenants: Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome, and New Rome. (I’ve chosen to use New Rome for the last world empire that is prophesied to emerge at the end of the age.)

Each of Satan’s lieutenants has a primary source of power: worldliness, fear, ethnocentrism, tradition, and war. (Ethnocentrism is the emotional attitude that one’s own ethnic group, nation, or culture is superior to all others.)

These lieutenants have the mission to rule over the darkness in five areas of mankind’s affairs: individuals, politics, relationships, religion, and commerce.

Their wicked works manifest in the world as: witchcraft, caste systems, racism, idol worship, and control.

These principalities, powers, and rulers of darkness steal, kill, and destroy. How they accomplish this reveals their method of operation (see Table 1 below and Appendices B-F).

John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Several mappings of these strongmen to other lists containing five items have been identified. The five parts of the statue Nebuchadnezzar saw in a dream (Dan 2:31-33). The four great beasts along with the little horn of the fourth beast revealed to Daniel in a dream (Dan 7:3-8). Then there are the Canaanite peoples (Ex 3:8), the Midianite princes (Numbers 31:8), the Amorite kings (Josh 10:3,4), the five cities of the Philistines (1 Sam 6:17), and Goliath along with his four brothers (2 Sam 21:15-22 and 1 Chr 20:4-8). Table 1 below show’s these mappings. (For the rational behind the mapping of these lists to the five strongmen, please see Appendix G.)

Table 1 – Strongmen: Principalities, Powers, and Rulers of the Darkness of this World

Motivation, Mission, and Method of Operation: The following paragraphs pull together the introductory sections from Appendices B-F so that they may be read and printed with the briefing. This summary material includes the motivation, mission, and method of operation for each of the five branches of the Kingdom of Darkness.

Introduction to Serpent/Jezebel: When Satan said, “I will ascend into heaven,” he was expressing his motivation to take over God’s territory. The Serpent metaphorically represents Satan in his desire to fulfill this motivation, and Jezebel personifies the spirit of the Serpent in the Bible. Eve is the archetype for Jezebel and sorrow is the curse that empowers the Serpent. Murder is the root sin that feeds this motivation. The Serpent wants to murder God and take possession of heaven and all of creation. This has led to open warfare in heaven, and has spilled over to the earth where Satan also wants to be god.

To fulfill his desire to take possession and rule over the earth, the Serpent has created an organization of evil spirits under the command of his lieutenant the Prince of Babylon. The principality of Babylon has been given the power of worldliness and has been assigned the mission to rule over the darkness in individuals. These spiritual hosts of wickedness use their weapons of subtlety, deception, temptation, and seduction to lead mankind into all manner of sin. Their ways are expressed in the world through all forms of witchcraft and wizardry. This has brought Babylon into conflict with the kingdom of God and particularly God’s prophets who cry out for holiness. It is the conflict of self-will versus righteousness.

The Serpent/Jezebel spirits of Babylon commonly use the following method of operation in their warfare against mankind. God has made mankind his heirs by covenant to His oracles, promises, gifts, and to the earth. First this evil alignment of spirits must find a way to destroy the covenant relationship between God and the heir. This is usually accomplished with a subtle deception that leads the heir into sin. Once the covenant relationship is broken and God’s protection is removed, these evil spirits seek to kill the heir by any means available. Then they can steal the inheritance, whether it is a gift of God or sovereignty over a portion of the earth.

Introduction to Behemoth/Goliath: When Satan said, “I will exalt my throne above the stars of God,” he was expressing his motivation to rule over God’s angels. The Behemoth metaphorically represents Satan in his desire to fulfill this motivation, and Goliath personifies the spirit of Behemoth in the Bible. Nimrod is the archetype for Goliath and servitude is the curse that empowers the Behemoth. Defiance is the root sin that feeds this motivation. The Behemoth defies God’s government in heaven and rules over the rebellious fallen angels himself. This contributes to the warfare in heaven, and it flows down to the earth where Behemoth inspires mankind to defy God’s government so Satan can rule over them himself.

To fulfill his desire to rule over rebellious fallen mankind, the Behemoth has created an organization of evil spirits under the command of his lieutenant the Prince of Persia. The principality of Persia has been given the power of fear and has been assigned the mission to rule over the darkness in politics and government. These spiritual hosts of wickedness use their weapons of intimidation and deceit to make mankind submit to unrighteous governments. This is expressed in the world through all forms of caste systems that establish a ruling class distinct from those who are ruled. This has brought Persia into conflict with the kingdom of God and particularly God’s apostles, who have received their commission from God rather than from any government of man. It is the conflict of God’s anointing versus man’s credentials.

The Behemoth/Goliath spirits of Persia commonly use the following method of operation in their warfare on the earth. Under God’s government, mankind should be proactive to act in righteousness. In faith they are to act with courage to fulfill God’s vision for their lives. First this evil alignment of spirits uses its size and strength to intimidate and steal the initiative. Next it uses its power of fear to kill courage. After the initiative has been stolen and courage has been killed, then it is an easy matter for this evil alignment of spirits to deceive mankind and to destroy all hope that God’s vision will ever be fulfilled upon the earth.

Introduction to Basilisk/Haman: When Satan said, “I will sit upon the mount of the congregation in the sides of the north,” he was expressing his motivation to rule over God’s people (redeemed mankind). The Basilisk metaphorically represents Satan in his desire to fulfill this motivation and Haman personifies the spirit of the Basilisk in the Bible. The people of Babel are the archetype for Haman and separation is the curse that empowers the Basilisk. The root sins that feed this motivation are gossip, lies, and all other forms of impure speech that might be referred to as the poison of the mouth. The Basilisk badmouths (accuses) God’s saints in an effort to get permission to test (rule over) and destroy them.

To fulfill his desire to rule over redeemed mankind, Satan has created an organization of evil spirits under the command of his lieutenant the Prince of Greece. The principality of Greece has been given the power of ethnocentrism and has been assigned the mission to rule over the darkness in relationships. These spiritual hosts of wickedness use their weapons of lies and violence to divide mankind into as many bickering groups as possible. This is expressed in the world through all forms of racism including: cliques, denominations, ethnic groups, and even nations. Notable among this alignment of evil spirits is the deaf and dumb spirit that causes miscommunication. This has brought Greece into conflict with the kingdom of God and particularly God’s pastors who desire to maintain harmony among God’s people. It is the conflict of unity versus division.

The Basilisk/Haman spirits of Greece commonly use the following method of operation when they make war upon redeemed mankind. God’s true saints are loyal to God alone and they refuse to pay homage to any other. This infuriates those who belong to the principality of Greece. First this evil alignment of spirits uses its root sin of gossip and the power of ethnocentrism to destroy the reputation of redeemed mankind and to demonize God’s people. Next it uses its weapons of violence and lies to try to kill, or at least marginalize and emasculate the saints. God does not allow Basilisk to kill all of His people. But this alignment of evil spirits continues to pick off the weak and those on the fringes. When they’re successful, they steal the saint’s material wealth as the spoil of battle.

Introduction to Leviathan/Caiaphas: When Satan said, “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds,” he was expressing his motivation to take the worship that belongs to God alone. The Leviathan metaphorically represents Satan in his desire to fulfill this motivation, and Caiaphas personifies the spirit of the Leviathan in the Bible. Cain is the archetype for Caiaphas and rejection is the curse that empowers Leviathan. Pride is the root sin that feeds this motivation. The pride of Leviathan makes him believe that he is worthy to be worshiped by all of creation, both angels and mankind. This contributes to the warfare in heaven, and it also flows down to the earth where the Leviathan encourages religions based on man’s works rather than faith in God. This causes the creature (Satan) to be worshiped instead of the one true God.

To fulfill his desire to be worshiped by mankind, the Leviathan has created an organization of evil spirits under the command of his lieutenant the Prince of Rome. The principality of Rome has been given the power of tradition and has been assigned the mission to rule over the darkness in religion. These spiritual hosts of wickedness use their weapons of accusation and persecution to keep men subject to false religions and working to satisfy the traditions of man. This is expressed in the world through all forms of idol worship. This has brought Rome into conflict with the kingdom of God and particularly God’s teachers who establish faith through preaching the true word of God. It is the conflict of faith versus works.

The Leviathan/Caiaphas spirits of Rome commonly use the following method of operation in their warfare against mankind. First this evil alignment of spirits uses the power of tradition and the weapon of persecution to kill the anointed one (messiah). When the anointed one is dead, it leads to doubt that God will fulfill His word and results in the destruction of faith. This allows these evil spirits to provide a good alternative to God’s plan. The only concession Leviathan requires is that mankind bow down and worship Satan in one of his many forms.

Introduction to Dragon/Antichrist: When Satan said, “I will be like the most high,” he was expressing his blasphemous motivation to take the place of God. The Dragon metaphorically represents Satan in his desire to fulfill this motivation, and the Antichrist personifies the spirit of the Dragon in the Bible. Adam is the archetype for the Antichrist and death is the curse that empowers the Dragon. Blasphemy is the root sin that feeds this motivation. When the Dragon attempts to replace God, he brings the war in heaven to its ultimate conclusion. After he is defeated in heaven, he brings the war down to the earth where he tries to eradicate all testimony to the one true God and all reference to His name.

To fulfill his desire to replace God, the Dragon has created an organization of evil spirits under the command of his lieutenant the Prince of New Rome. The principality of New Rome has been given the power of war and has been assigned the mission to rule over the darkness in economics and commerce. These spiritual hosts of wickedness use their weapons of deception and regulation to make mankind remove all references to the one true God. This is expressed in the world through all forms of bondage and control. This has brought New Rome into conflict with the kingdom of God and particularly God’s evangelists who proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, which sets mankind free from the bondage of sin and death. It is the conflict of freedom versus tyranny.

The Dragon/Antichrist spirits of New Rome commonly use the following method of operation when they make war on mankind. First these evil spirits use economic control to steal mankind’s freedom. Those who give testimony to the one true God are denied access to the goods and services that are necessary for life. If that doesn’t stop their testimony, then the Dragon makes war on the witnesses (martyrs) and seeks to kill them in order to put a final end to their testimony. Whether through tyrannical control or war and death, the ultimate goal of the evil spirits of New Rome is to totally destroy all testimony to the one true God.

This concludes the main body of the “Area Indoctrination Briefing.” For more information on the enemy commander and his lieutenants, please continue with the appendices.

Mountain Goats

These mountain goats are part of a herd that ranges along the Continental Divide in Colorado. They were used for the banner of the "Area Indoctrination Briefing" because of the obvious association of Satan with goats.