Strongholds are spiritual obstacles that hold people captive, preventing them from experiencing the fullness of God‘s promises. These strongholds can be rooted in lies, unhealthy thought patterns, fear, addiction, sin, and other destructive forces that dominate a person’s mind and life. As Christians, we are not meant to live in bondage to these strongholds. Instead, through Christ, we can find deliverance and freedom.
The Bible is rich with promises of deliverance, providing us with the truth that sets us free and the power to overcome every stronghold. As we meditate on these scriptures, we will come to understand how God has already given us victory over every stronghold, and we are equipped to break free through His power and truth.
The good news is that deliverance from strongholds is not a matter of personal strength but of God’s grace and power. The apostle Paul reminds us that “the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4). In this article, we will explore 30 scriptures that reveal God’s plan for deliverance from strongholds.
1. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (KJV)
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds; Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.”
This scripture speaks directly to the power we have through God to destroy strongholds in our lives. The weapons God provides are spiritual and mighty, capable of demolishing every thought or argument that opposes God’s truth.
2. Isaiah 54:17 (KJV)
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.”
This promise assures us that no matter what stronghold or attack comes against us, it will not prevail. God’s protection and deliverance are guaranteed to His children.
3. Psalm 34:17 (KJV)
“The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
God hears the cries of His people and promises to deliver us from every trouble, including the strongholds that may bind us.
4. John 8:36 (KJV)
“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”
True freedom comes through Christ. Whatever stronghold you face, Jesus has already paid the price for your deliverance.
5. Luke 4:18 (KJV)
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.”
Jesus came to bring deliverance to all who are bound. Whether it’s a spiritual or emotional stronghold, His anointing provides the power to break free.
6. Romans 8:2 (KJV)
“For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.”
In Christ, we are delivered from the strongholds of sin and death. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live a life of freedom.
7. 2 Timothy 4:18 (KJV)
“And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
God promises to deliver us from every form of evil, including the evil strongholds that seek to ensnare us.
8. Psalm 91:3 (KJV)
“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.”
God’s deliverance is powerful enough to rescue us from all forms of attack, including spiritual strongholds designed to trap us.
9. 2 Peter 2:9 (KJV)
“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished.”
God knows how to deliver His people from every temptation and stronghold that seeks to ensnare them.
10. Matthew 17:20 (KJV)
“And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”
Faith in God is the key to removing strongholds. Just as faith can move mountains, it can break down any stronghold in our lives.
11. Psalm 107:13-14 (KJV)
“Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses. He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.”
God’s deliverance is complete, bringing us out of spiritual darkness and breaking every bondage.
12. Proverbs 18:10 (KJV)
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
The name of the Lord is a place of refuge and deliverance. When we call on His name, He delivers us from every stronghold.
13. Psalm 18:2 (KJV)
“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
God is our deliverer, and He provides strength and protection against every stronghold.
14. Exodus 14:13 (KJV)
“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.”
Just as God delivered the Israelites from the Egyptian army, He promises deliverance from every stronghold that pursues us.
15. Isaiah 61:1 (KJV)
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound.”
Jesus’ mission was to bring freedom to those bound by strongholds, and He continues to fulfill that mission today.
16. 1 John 4:4 (KJV)
“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
The power of God within us is greater than any stronghold or enemy trying to hold us captive.
17. Isaiah 40:29-31 (KJV)
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Waiting on the Lord brings strength to overcome strongholds, and His deliverance renews our spiritual vitality.
18. Jeremiah 1:19 (KJV)
“And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the Lord, to deliver thee.”
No matter the opposition, God is with us to deliver us from any stronghold or attack of the enemy.
19. Romans 6:18 (KJV)
“Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.”
Deliverance from sin is the first step to breaking free from any stronghold. Christ’s work on the cross sets us free.
20. Romans 8:37 (KJV)
“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”
We are not just conquerors but “more than conquerors” through Christ. Strongholds are no match for the power of God in us.
21. James 4:7 (KJV)
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Resisting the devil and submitting to God’s authority brings deliverance from strongholds and spiritual oppression.
22. Luke 10:19 (KJV)
“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
Through Christ, we have been given authority over all spiritual strongholds and the power of the enemy.
23. Mark 9:29 (KJV)
“And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.”
Certain strongholds are broken only through prayer and fasting. Spiritual warfare requires these tools for breakthrough.
24. Ephesians 6:10-11 (KJV)
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
God gives us His armor to stand strong against the strongholds and attacks of the enemy.
25. Hebrews 13:6 (KJV)
“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
With the Lord as our helper, we can boldly face and overcome any stronghold.
26. Galatians 5:1 (KJV)
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”
Christ has set us free, and we are to stand firm in that freedom, not allowing any stronghold to re-enter our lives.
27. Psalm 46:1 (KJV)
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
God is our refuge and deliverer in times of trouble, including when facing strongholds.
28. Deuteronomy 20:4 (KJV)
“For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.”
God goes with us to fight for our deliverance from every stronghold and enemy.
29. Zechariah 9:11-12 (KJV)
“As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water. Turn you to the stronghold, ye prisoners of hope: even today do I declare that I will render double unto thee.”
The blood of Jesus is the ultimate source of deliverance, breaking every stronghold and setting the captives free.
30. Revelation 12:11 (KJV)
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”
Victory over strongholds comes through the blood of Jesus and the power of our testimony.
Conclusion
Deliverance from strongholds is available to every believer who seeks freedom through Christ. The Bible gives us many promises and tools to break free from spiritual, emotional, and mental bondage. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, prayer, faith, and the truth of God’s Word, we can tear down every stronghold and walk in the liberty Christ has provided. These 30 scriptures serve as a powerful reminder that God is faithful to deliver us, and we can trust Him to bring us through every battle.
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