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What is a demon?
What is a demon: A demon, according to the scripture, is a fallen angel. Prior to the creation of man, God created Angels. Like man, these angels were given the freewill choice to either live in accordance to God’s law or submit to their own law. Those Angels who chose to leave heaven are called “fallen angels” or demons. Very little is known about demons and misconceptions thrive. Many view demons as powerful, self-confident, proud creatures who take joy in their sinful behavior. However, we are given a very different view of demons within the Bible. While demons are proud beings, the Bible…
Can a Christian be possessed by a demon?
Can a Christian be possessed by a demon: Nowhere in Scripture are Christians warned of the threat of possession. While non-Christians are said to be at risk of possession, Christians do not share this risk. According to Scripture Christians are possessed by the Holy Spirit. It is unlikely that God would allow a demon to possess the same body as one that he possesses. You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong…
Are Demons the cause of illness?
Are Demons the cause of illness: While there are multiple causes of illness, the vast majority of them being strictly medical with no demonic intervention, this is not to say that demons do not or cannot cause illness. We do find examples in Scripture of some illnesses being caused by demons. On the Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. Luke 13:10-11 It is important to remember that demons are not always…
Prophecies of the Messiah in the book of Isaiah:
… they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were ill. This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet: “HE HIMSELF TOOK OUR INFIRMITIES AND CARRIED AWAY OUR DISEASES.” Matthew 8:16-17 When evening came, after the sun had set, they began bringing to Him all who were ill and those who were demon-possessed. And the whole city had gathered at the door. And He healed many who were ill with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He was not permitting the demons to…
Messianic Prophecy: The healing ministry of the Messiah:
Messianic Prophecy: The healing ministry of the Messiah: Prophecy: Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, Smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed. Isaiah 53:4-5 Fulfillment: When evening came, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were ill. This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the…
Can Demons possess people’s bodies?
Can Demons possess people’s bodies: While Scripture is unclear as to how a demon possesses a person’s body, Scripture is very clear that demons do in fact have the ability to possess a person. However, because Christians are possessed by the Holy Spirit they are not at risk of demonic possession. Nowhere in Scripture are Christians warned that they may be possessed by demons. When he arrived at the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs met him. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. Matthew 8:28…
Is the Devil all powerful?
… devil is nothing more than a fallen angel, also known as a demon. Angels, according to scripture, while they have some degree of freewill, are still subjected, to the permissive will of God. Meaning, they can only do so much as God allows. When the devil chose to leave heaven (what Christians call “to fall”), he chose to exist outside the limitations set by the laws of heaven; a violation of which we call sin. The devil did not, nor could he, choose to exist outside the permissive will of God. Therefore, the devil is still subjected to the permissive will of God….
What is the Devil?
… which God simply allows. The very nature and definition of God is: omnipotent. Meaning, God can do all things. If God can do all things, then he is capable of preventing anyone from doing anything. Therefore, everything and everyone is subjected to the permissive will of God. According to scripture, the devil is nothing more than a fallen angel, also known as a demon. Angels, according to scripture, while they have some degree of freewill, are still subjected, to the permissive will of God. Meaning, they can only do so much as God allows. When the devil chose to leave…
Are the gods of false religions really demons?
Are the gods of false religions really demons: According to Scripture, all religions which denied the exclusive divinity of Christ, and deny the absolute salvation offered through the crucifixion of Christ, are said to be false religions. Scripture also suggests that when one submits to these religions they are in fact submitting to a demon: They made him jealous with their foreign gods and angered him with their detestable idols. They sacrificed to demons, which are not God – gods they had known, gods that recently appeared, gods your fathers did not fear. You deserted the Rock, who fathered…
Novena to Saint Michael the Archangel
(Novenas are prayed once a day for nine days) Glorious Saint Michael, guardian and defender of the Church of Jesus Christ, come to the assistance of His followers, against whom the powers of hell are unchained. Guard with special care our Holy Father, the Pope, and our bishops, priests, all our religious and lay people, and especially the children. Saint Michael, watch over us during life, defend us against the assaults of the demon, and assist us especially at the hour of death. Help us achieve the happiness of beholding God face to face for all eternity. Amen. Saint…