Three-agent Universe (10) Modern Problem

A bigger concern is that many Christians still live in a two-agent universe. They assume that everything that happens is caused by God. (I have read people saying that God knew about the Nazi holocaust in advance and allowed it to happen, because it fitted with his will). This assumption is dangerous, because it makes it difficult to fight against evil, if you believe that it was sent by God. It becomes difficult to avoid a debilitating fatalism.

People living on a battlefield behave differently from those in peacetime, even if they have no allegiance to either side in the fight. They will think about the risks of war all the time and plan to avoid them. They will hide their food and livestock, so they don't get confiscated by foraging soldiers. They don't wander around on their own, so they don't get caught up in the crossfire when the battle lines shift unexpectedly. If they have to go out, they go in pairs or small groups, so one can watch for danger from an unexpected attack, while the other do what they need to do.

People living on a battlefield will carry their weapons with them and have them primed for defence. They will know the places to which they can flee for safety when the battle gets intense. When the time is right, they will go on attack with the gospel and deliverance.

Christians should understand that they live in a three-agent universe, caught in a battle between God and the spiritual powers of evil, and that they can have an influence on the outcome of this battle if they act wisely. They will be alert to areas where the spiritual powers of evil are attacking. They will operate in pairs when entering into dangerous situations. They will know how to work to operate their spiritual weapons in the power of the Holy Spirit. An awareness that we live in a three-agent universe should change the way that we live our faith.

The full series of articles can be read at Three-Agent Universe.