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Doctrine of Demons

Introduction:

Introduction:

First we need to understand that we are in the middle of an angelic conflict.

Somewhere in time past the Godhead created the angels.

We know that they where created prior to the creation of the Heaven and the earth.

tells us the “in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

That is all we know, but the second verse starts out that “The earth was without form and void and darkness was over the face of the deep”.

One more thing we know is found in “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?

Tell me if you have understanding.

Who determined its measurements - surely you know!

Or who stretched the line upon it?

Or what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

First we need to understand that we are in the middle of an angelic conflict.

Somewhere in time past, the Godhead created the angels.

We know that they where created prior to the creation of the Heaven and the earth.

tells us “in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”

That is all we know, but the second verse starts out that “The earth was without form and void and darkness was over the face of the deep”.

One more thing we know is found in “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?

Tell me if you have understanding.

Who determined its measurements - surely you know!

Or who stretched the line upon it?

Or what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?”

Take note that the “morning stars” -, , , , , , , , , , , , and .

and all the “sons of God” -, , , , , are references to angels.

It is important that we also note that the word all is mentioned here indicating that the angelic conflict had not yet started when the heaven and earth were created.

We now that whatever God creates, He creates as being perfect and good.

So why after the first verse in Genesis is there the image of a cold, void, dark place with darkness over the face of the deep.

“to hu”, “bo hu”, “ho sek”, and “tehom” - Hebrew words all describe a world that is empty, confused, without form, undistinguishable ruin, emptiness, void, misery, dark, destruction, wickedness, the sea depth?

These are not adjectives that describe something that God had created.

These are words of condemnation and judgement.

Something happened between the first and second verses, something to bring judgement onto the earth.

Take note that the “morning stars” -, , , , , , , , , , , , .

and .

and all the “sons of God” -, , , , , are references to angels.

It is important that we also note that the word all is mentioned here indicating that the angelic conflict had not yet started when the heaven and earth were created.

We now that whatever God creates He creates as being perfect and good.

So why after the first verse in Genesis is there the image of a cold, void, dark place with darkness over the face of the deep.

to hu, bo hu, ho sek, and tehom all describe a world that is empty, confused, without form, undistinguishable ruin, emptiness, void, misery, dark, destruction, wickedness, the sea depth?

These are not adjectives that describe something that God had created.

These are words of condemnation.

Something happened between the first and second verses, something to bring judgement onto the earth.

In my opinion this is the time when Satan became arrogant and pride filled him, so that he wanted to be over the angles and creation and God himself.

In doing so he convinced 1/3 of the angels to follow him in his rebellion.

God sentenced him and the fallen angels to the lake of fire ; however, the lake of fire exists, but is void of Satan and the fallen angels (demons).

Why, if the lake of fire (eternal fire) exists for the devil and his angels, are they not in it?

There is only one answer to that question and that is, that Satan must have challenged God at his sentencing.

Satan must have appealed that it was not fair to sentence someone without allowing them the chance to prove they can rule the world better than God himself.

World history is the history of Satan and demons trying to rule the world (satan is the prince of this world), and God showing satan that no one can rule His creation better than God can.

If we are in obedience to God’s revealed word this shows all the angelic beings something of God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness.

We are in the midst of this conflict and it will be decided at some point when God will no longer allow Satan, demons and evil to disturb His Kingdom and will at the end of the millennium gather all who do evil including humans, satan and the demons and execute their judgement by throwing them into the lake of fire.

In my opinion this is the time when Satan became arrogant and pride filled him, so that he wanted to be over the angles and creation and God himself.

In doing so he convinced 1/3 of the angels to follow him in his rebellion.

God sentenced him and the fallen angels to the lake of fire ; however, the lake of fire exists but is void of Satan and the fallen angels (demons).

Why, if the lake of fire (eternal fire) exists for the devil and his angels, are they not in it?

There is only one answer to that and that is that Satan must have challenged God at his sentencing stating that it was not fair to sentence someone without allowing them the chance to prove they can rule the world better than God himself.

World history is the history of Satan and demons trying to rule the world (satan is the prince of this world), and God showing satan that no one can rule His creation better than God can.

If we are in obedience to God’s revealed word this shows all the angelic beings something of God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness.

We are in the midst of this conflict and it will be decided at some point when God will no longer allow satan, demons and evil to disturb his Kingdom and will at the end of the millenium gather all who do evil including humans, satan and the demons and execute their judgement by throwing them into the lake of fire.

Demon Possession:

Demon Possession:

The most pressing question in the Christian church regarding demon possession is can a Christian ever be demon possessed?

If you are from the southern USA, it might appear that Christians can be demon possessed.

If you are situated in another part of the world, where demon possession appears to be rampant you also might be inclined to believe that Christians can be demon possessed.

We have all heard of missionaries who will swear that Christians in these dark places have been demon possessed and then freed from these demonic powers, but it is important to not rely on our own experiences but to see what the Bible says about demon possession and if Christins can be demon possessed.

The most pressing question in the Christian church regarding demon possession is, can a Christian ever be demon possessed?

If you are from the southern USA, it might appear that Christians can be demon possessed.

It seems like every second preacher is casting out the demon of lust, drink, irregular leg length, gossip and anger from Christians.

If you are situated in another part of the world, where demon possession appears to be rampant you also might be inclined to believe that Christians can be demon possessed.

We have all heard of missionaries who will swear that Christians in these dark places have been demon possessed and then freed from these demonic powers, but it is important to not rely on our own experiences, but to see what the Bible says about demon possession and if Christians can be demon possessed.

First thing, we need to see what the Bible says about demon possession, is there really such a thing as a person being possessed by a demon?

If there is demon possession, then the next logical question is, can Christians be demon possessed?

Does the Bible really say that people can be demon possessed?

The answer is yes.

There are several places in the New Testament where Jesus and the apostles cast out demons.

For our purposes we will look at Two.

The first is found in .

This is the instance of Jesus casting out “Legion” from the demoniac living in the country of the Gerasenes.

Notice that Jesus, in verse 29 Exerchoma - commanded the spirit to “come out” of the demoniac.

In verse 30 Jesus is conversing with the demon and asks him his name and the description of the demon is Legion “for many demons had entered him” The word “entered” is eiserchoma to go into.

In verse 32 the demons beg Jesus to “enter” - eiserchoma the herd of pigs and Jesus allows that, and the demons came” out of the man- exerchoma and “entered” eiserchoma the pigs.

It is impossible for something to come out of something without first having been in that thing; hence, demon possession is possible.

First thing, we need to see what the Bible says about demon possession, is there really such a thing for a person to be possessed by a demon?

If there is demon possession, then the next logical question is can Christians be demon possessed?

Does the Bible really say that people can be demon possessed?

The answer is yes.

There are several places in the New Testament where Jesus and the apostles cast out demons.

For our purposes we will loo at 2. The first is found in .

This is the instance of Jesus casting our Legion from the demoniac living in the country of the Gerasenes.

Notice that Jesus, in verse 29 that Jesus Exerchoma - commanded the spirit to “come out” of the demoniac.

In verse 30 Jesus is conversing with the demon and ask him his name and the description of the demon is Legion “for many demons had entered him” The word “entered” is eiserchoma to go into.

In verse 32 the demons beg Jesus to “enter” - eiserchoma the herd of pigs and Jesus allows that and the demons :came” out of the man- exerchoma and “entered” eiserchoma the pigs.

It is impossible for something to some out of something without first having been in that thing; hence, demon possession is possible.

The second example is found in Mathew 12:22-32.