Pastor Vlad Savchuk, leader of Hungry Generation Church, emphasizes that deliverance is more than casting out demons; it is part of a broader journey toward spiritual freedom. “Deliverance is the act of getting demons out. Freedom is the path, is the journey, is the process of walking with the Lord and being his disciple,” Savchuk explains.
In a powerful interview with Charisma Media, Vlad Savchuk outlined a practical framework to help believers move from oppression into lasting victory.
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1. Receive
Savchuk highlights the importance of embracing Jesus as Lord and Savior. “The first one is that they need to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior,” he says.
2. Recognize
The next step is identifying whether a struggle is spiritual or simply a matter of personal discipline. “They need to recognize: is this spiritual or is this lack of their discipline?”
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3. Repent
Repentance addresses personal sin and, when necessary, generational patterns. “We repent of those things. And this could be controversial for some, but sometimes, when you notice that things are generational, you repent for your ancestors… so that the axes can be revoked.”
4. Renounce
Believers are called to renounce ties to darkness, soul ties, or inner vows. Savchuk explains, “Renouncing is done when there has been oaths that have been made or covenants have been made with the kingdom of darkness… Renouncing is also done with inner vows.”
5. Release
Forgiveness is essential to cut the enemy’s grip. “If you hold on to unforgiveness, Satan has every right in hell and on earth to hold on to you. In order to break that grip, you have to cut the cord. And the cord is unforgiveness.”
6. Rebuke
Deliverance involves confronting the enemy directly. “Now, not only there is a rebuke but then we resist. Demons on the inside need to be removed. Demons on the outside need to be resisted.”
7. Resist
Resistance ensures that demonic influence does not return. “Submit to God, resist the devil. That’s really you possessing the promised land.”
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8. Renew, Replace, Remain
Finally, the mind must be renewed, habits replaced with godly patterns, and believers remain connected to their church community. “We renew our mind with the truth so that the strongholds is broken… Replace is the areas of your life where the enemy used to have a hold… And lastly is you remain, remain as you get plugged in in the local churches.”
Savchuk compares the process to Israel’s journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. “Deliverance is what he does for me. Discipleship is what he does in me. Dominion is what he does through me,” he says, emphasizing that freedom is not only being delivered from oppression but also learning to walk in authority.
Freedom doesn’t have to be a far-fetched idea. Through the blood of Jesus, we truly can be more than conquerors in Christ.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
