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Evidence for our Faith: I ain’t ‘fraid of no demons

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Comfort in Christ: The Biblical Truth About Demons: Bound, Limited, and Not Possessing Us Today.

When people think of demons, their minds often race to Hollywood horror flicks (red-eyed creatures, spinning heads, and sinister voices). But the Bible paints a far less theatrical picture. What do the Scriptures actually say about the origin and limitations of demons? The comforting truth is this: demons, as fallen angels, are bound by God’s authority and no longer possess people today. The scary stuff? That’s the theatrical imaginations of entertainers or false teachers creating pictures running wild in our minds.

The Bible reveals that demons are angels who rebelled against God and fell from their heavenly roles. Revelation 12:7-9 describes a war in heaven where Satan, the dragon, and “his angels” fought against Michael and were “cast out into the earth.” Jude 1:6 speaks of angels who “kept not their first estate” and are now “reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.” Similarly, 2Peter 2:4 says God “cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment.” These verses point to demons as fallen angels, once glorious but now defeated and restricted, under God’s sovereign control (see Zech 13:2).

What about their power? The Bible shows demons as limited beings, not the all-powerful terrors of pop culture (Job 1:12, 2:6). In the Gospels, demons cause harm (like the Gerasene man’s possession in Mark 5:1-20) but Jesus casts them out with a word, proving His absolute authority (Matthew 8:16). Demons tremble before God (James 2:19), and their activity in the New Testament is tied to a specific time: Jesus’ earthly ministry (to prove Christ’s identity), when spiritual warfare peaked as He confronted Satan head-on (Luke 10:18). After His resurrection, Jesus declared, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Matthew 28:18). This victory binds Satan and his forces, keeping them from possessing people any longer (Colossians 2:15).

Here’s the comforting part: there’s no biblical evidence that demons possess people today as they did in Jesus’ time. The New Testament epistles, written to guide the early church, focus on resisting temptation and standing firm in faith (Ephesians 6:12; James 4:7), not casting out demons. When Paul did have to cast out demons they fulfilled the same purpose, to identify him as an approved messenger of Christ. “These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation” (Acts 16:17; e.g., 19:15). The idea of possession today often stems from theatrical imaginations like movies, books, and spooky campfire stories that amplify fear. While Ephesians 6:12 mentions “spiritual wickedness,” it’s about their influence in the world, not body-snatching. Believers are sealed by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13), and 1 John 4:4 assures us, “because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” Demons can’t override God’s boundaries.

Our fascination with demons often comes from cultural exaggerations, not Scripture. The Bible doesn’t describe them with pitchforks or glowing eyes; that’s medieval art and modern cinema talking. Demons are real but restrained, awaiting final judgment (Matthew 25:41). There’s no need to fear demon possession; we need to trust in Christ’s triumph.

So, let’s set aside the horror movie hype. Demons are fallen angels, bound by God, and they’re no longer free to terrorize us (Satan’s teaching is still with us). Fear not; the victory’s already won!

Agape

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Lessons from 1Peter 5; SATAN

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unscriptural portrait of Satan; this what people who don’t read the bible think he looks like cf. 2Cor 11:14

1Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

Some truths about SATAN.

SUBJECT TO GOD. Mark 5; Job 1

ANGEL OF LIGHT. 2Cor 11:14

TAKES AWAY THE WORD. Mark 4:15; 2Thess 2:11-12; Eph 2:2

ACCUSER. Rev 9:11; Abaddon. Adversary, 1Pet 5:8

NEVER QUITS. 2Cor 11:14; 1Pet 5:8

What Would You Do?

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“And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.” [Gen 2:8]

There’s a TV program called, “What Would you Do?” The premise is to create scenarios in public and film the reactions of innocent bystanders.

What if we took the same concept except, we used events from the Scriptures?

What Would You Do if…

You were in the Garden?

You were called to build an ark?

You were told to marry a harlot?

You were told to sacrifice a son?

You met Jesus by a well?

You were Peter by that fire?

You were standing by Stephen?

These are just a few of the People and events we will explore in this & future articles.

What would you do…

If you were in the GARDEN in Eden?

GOD had placed man in the Garden and was told to dress it and to keep it. [Gen 2:8] Having access to all the good fruit that God had made, What Would You Do? Would you view the work as being good, or would you view work as a necessary evil?

“Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.” [Eph 4:28]

Adam was ALONE in the Garden. What Would You Do if you were alone? How would you feel if after a search of all of creation that not a creature was found suitable for you? What Would You Do if no one was watching? Would you continue to be faithful? Would you slack up on your work?

“Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching:” [Luke 12:37]

What Would You Do if you were RESTRICTED from just one tree? You’re given everything else, but one tree, the tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. [Gen 16-17]. Just two commands, one positive (do) and one negative (do not). What Would You Do? Would you be angry saying, ‘I don’t like being told what to do?’ You have freewill. Why can’t you do what you want? What Would You Do, realizing the penalty for disobedience?

“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” [Ecc 12:13]

What Would You Do if the DEVIL appeared to you in the form of a Serpent? [Gen 3:1-5] What Would You Do if someone misquotes God’s command? Would you put up with it?

[2Cor 11:1-4] Would you know that the original command had been changed? An addition was made.

“But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.” [Gen 2:17]

“But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.” [Gen 3:3]

You’ve EATEN the forbidden fruit, now What Would You Do? Will you hide from God? How would you do that exactly? Where would you go, What Would You Do? Would your conscience try to excuse you or accuse you? Would you consider it sin, or would you call it a little thing?

“Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.” [1John 3:4]

The last question is more troubling. What Would You Do if were NOT allowed to remain in paradise? Would you cry out that it’s not fair? Would you put together a list of all the good things you’ve done trying to ignore or overlook your iniquity? Would you blame everyone else as they did?

“Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?”

[Mat 7:22]

What Would You Do?