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First, the ways in which charismatic Christianity self-consciously and antagonistically constructs itself as a global force. Drawing on material from Nigeria and the United States, I briefly explore two related axes in order to bring to light the centrality of prayer conceived as a form of political praxis. The paradigm of “global spiritual warfare” with its apocalyptic visions, violent language and its obsession with enemies, appears as a particularly polemical instance of Christian supersessionism and expansionism. This thesis concludes with a challenge to Christ’s church to facilitate a passionate response to God’s call and provision.This paper focuses on contemporary charismatic Christian practices of spiritual warfare and its techniques of warfare prayer. Finally, this work argues for a life that is best lived in touching the lives of others and the world in general, by and with the loving power of God, and what that might look like (1 Corinthians 2:13 14:37 2 Corinthians 3:18 Galatians 5:25 Ephesians 2:22). Although this research employs a historico-grammatical hermeneutic (interpretation), related experiential outcomes are heavily weighted. Spiritual transformation is discussed as a development of the whole person. And therefore, it argues that practices aimed at spiritual transformation facilitate intimacy and obedience to God through a spiritual walk.

The present work argues that Christian spiritual transformation involves knowing oneself honestly, openly, and truthfully before the living God. The research and observations of this study reveal a great need within the church for life-renewal through spiritual transformation, therefore, the need and emphasis of this thesis. In support, this work examines the evidences for Christian spiritual transformation and kingdom living. Spiritual transformation is the God-intended development of Christians for kingdom living in love. It is in obedience to Jesus’ commission to make disciples (Matthew 28:19)-equipping them for the work of ministry, building the church, and finishing well the race set before them-to which this present work is directed. What is more, this work emphasizes that Christian disciples are, in the new birth, spiritually inclined to God’s call and provision for transformation.The direction of this work is rooted in the two greatest commandments to love God and to love man (Matthew 22:36-39).

However, data show that this natural progression is sometimes frustrated and therefore, a basic premise of this thesis is that God does not leave his disciples to their own devices but encourages transformation and provides the means for its development. "This thesis argues that God is interested in something more than conversion alone for his fallen and seditious creation: God calls his disciples to spiritual transformation as the intended and natural progression of the Christian new birth.