What is the religious spirit?
We often speak harshly of the Pharisees when we read about all the ridiculous things they said and did during the time of Jesus. Have you ever noticed though, that they were acting the way they were out of a deep love for Yahweh? Yes, even sending Jesus to the Cross was out of zeal for the same God that we serve today. So how could they have been so blind? They were influenced by a religious spirit.
The religious spirit is a demonic entity tasked with masquerading as the Holy Spirit. It operates in the Church by influencing Christians to engage in behaviors and thought that seem righteous and holy, but actually bring division and destruction. In The Religious Spirit, Nate examines the work of this spirit, from the seeds in which it is allowed to take root, to the tactics it employs, to the harmful fruit it produces, to the method for gaining freedom from its nasty influence. This fascinating book will equip everyday believers to identify and destroy the influence of the religious spirit in their lives.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Part 1: The Situation
Part 2: The Backgrounds
Chapter 1: Religious Roots
Chapter 2: It Can Happen to Anyone
Chapter 3: The Seeds of the Religious Spirit
Part 3: The Fruit of the Religious Spirit
Chapter 1: Lack of Mercy
Chapter 2: The Traditions of the Elders
Chapter 3: Finding Fault
Chapter 4: Fear of Man
Chapter 5: Resistance to Correction
Chapter 6: Outward Versus Inward
Chapter 7: Jealousy and Envy
Chapter 8: Pride
Part 4: Humility and Freedom
About the Author:
Nate Cashdan is first and foremost a son, husband, and father. He has spent most of his life working as a carpenter, and in 2012, he was also called to be a pstor. He has a deep love for the Word of God as well as an undeniable teaching gift. Nate is a dynamic, funny, and down-to-earth communicator. He is a sought-after speaker and finds great joy in preaching the gospel of the kingdom whenever he speaks. Nate and his wife, Kalie, have a passion in their hearts for revival – to see the church of Jesus Christ on fire and set free from all influences of the religious spirit. They live in Austin, Texas, with their three beautiful and powerful children.
