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We need to learn that everything that is “spiritual” is not necessarily good. There is a spiritual righteousness and there is a spiritual wickedness. 1 John 4:1 says, “Believe not every spirit but try the spirits whether they be of God.” The reason why so many Christians are not winning in spiritual warfare is because they don’t even know that a war ________________! Where did Satan and his demons come from? We know that there was a rebellion that took place in the angelic world (Revelation 12:3-‐9). Lucifer (whose name means “light bearer”) was an archangel of God. His pride led to his fall and Lucifer led a revolt against God and 1/3 of the angels followed him and became demons. Demons are _________ ____________ who rebelled against God and now work evil in the world. Whether you are aware of it or not, YOU have had some personal experience with demons. Every day you encounter the results of demonic work.
1. Demons are _______________ Demons are real and they do exist (although they would prefer that you believe that they do not exist). The word occult means “hidden.” There is a hidden world, a shadowy world of darkness that needs to be exposed with the light of God’s Word. Mark 5:1-‐2, “They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes. When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him…” Jesus cast out demons, spoke to them, and believed in their existence. Out of all the gospel writers, Mark talks more about demons and demonic possession. Read Mark 1:21-‐27 and vs. 32-‐34. – the first and second miracle that Mark talks about involves Jesus casting out a demon. In Marks Gospel – almost everywhere Jesus went – He had to deal with demons. Mark 1:39,”And He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out the demons.” Over 80 times in the New Testament we are introduced to demons and in most cases it is in relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ himself If we say we believe in the Jesus Christ and in the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture, we must believe in the existence of demonic forces. Not only does God believe in demons—demons also believe in Him. James 2:19, “You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder.
II. Demons are ________________ The way demons are described in the Bible gives us a clue as to just what kind of beings we’re dealing with. In Mark 5:2 When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an evil spirit met Him…” The word evil in the Greek literally means degenerate and vicious. It refers primarily to their activity in a very physical sense. Vs. 3, “…and he had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain; because he had often been bound with shackles and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him and the shackles broken in pieces, and no one was strong enough to subdue him. Constantly, night and day, he was screaming among the tombs and in the mountains, and gashing himself with stones.” These demons were bent on this man hurting himself and cutting himself with stones. Demons love to hurt people and they love to cause other people to hurt people. Read Psalm 106:35-‐38 – the killing of children is an evidence of demonic activity. How much demonic activity and influence is behind the abortion industry? Vs. 12-‐13, “{The demons} implored Him, saying, "Send us into the swine so that we may enter them.” Jesus gave them permission. And coming out, the unclean spirits entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, about two thousand {of them;} and they were drowned in the sea.” Demons and the devil are in the life-‐taking business (they’re in the murder, killing, violence, terrorism business). God is in the life-‐giving business. • Demons are called “_________________ Spirits” Matthew 10:1 says, “Jesus summoned His
twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.” The word “unclean” means “morally filthy.”
Angels and Demons – Part 2
righteousness and there is a spiritual wickedness. 1 John 4:1 says, “Believe not every spirit but try the spirits whether they be of God.” The reason why so many Christians are not winning in spiritual warfare is because they don’t even know that a war ________________! Where did Satan and his demons come from? We know that there was a rebellion that took place in the angelic world (Revelation 12:3-‐9). Lucifer (whose name means “light bearer”) was an archangel of God. His pride led to his fall and Lucifer led a revolt against God and 1/3 of the angels followed him and became demons. Demons are _________ ____________ who rebelled against God and now work evil in the world. Whether you are aware of it or not, YOU have had some personal experience with demons. Every day
We need to learn that everything that is “spiritual” is not necessarily good. There is a spiritual We need to learn that everything that is “spiritual” is not necessarily good. There is a spiritual
Angels & Demons - Part 2Dr. Brandon Park | November 2, 2014
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• Demons are called “_________________ Spirits” -‐-‐ See Matthew 12:45. The word “wicked” deals not so much with the physical side but rather the spiritual side of demonic activity. One of the things that demons love to do is they love to encourage false worship of false gods. (See Deut. 32:16-‐17 and 1 Cor. 10:20). When people say, “One religion is as good as another” – what you’re hearing is demonic deception. This activity of demons will increase as we approach the end times (see 1 Timothy 4:1).
* Demons _____________ your life by your _____________________! Not all sin is caused by demons, but demonic activity is a major factor in much sin. QUESTION: “Why are demons so interested in human beings?” ANSWER: Because of their ______________ for God and God’s _____________ for you. Evil people know that if you cannot harm your enemy directly; you harm those whom your enemy loves. Demons come against people in three basic ways:
1. ________________________ -‐-‐ They try to weigh you down, make you feel like you are under a heavy burden. Acts 10:38, “You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” The word oppressed literally means “to rule over one” or “to take authority over somebody, to put someone down, to exercise dominion.” Demons know how to harass you, hassle you, and take advantage of you. Many times, the more you pursue righteousness, the more demonic oppression you’re going to experience.
2. _________________________ -‐-‐ Obsession means that demons can dominate or preoccupy your thoughts or feelings. The Bible calls this type of obsession “vexing.” Luke 6:18, “…and those who were vexed [troubled] with unclean spirits were being cured.” The word “vex” is synonymous with the word “obsessed” Oppression is on the ________________; Obsession is on the __________________. Obsession deals more with the mind and the spirit. When people are obsessed with sex and pornography, money or drugs, hatred, bitterness, or revenge – there is a demonic obsession that has gained a stronghold in their life. That’s why Paul says in Eph. 4, not to “give a place to the devil.” Don’t let a demon come in and make some thought or part of your psyche a dirty campground
3. _________________________ -‐-‐ Read Mark 1:32 – in possession, a demon has moved into the human spirit and taken up residence. People who are demon possessed will do things that a normal human being could not do. Some lost their ability to speak (Luke 11:14); some lost their ability to hear (Mark 9:25); some had convulsions (Mark 1:26); some were fiercely violent (Mark 1:26); some foamed at the mouth (Luke 9:33); some expressed gnashing of the teeth (Mark 9:18); some became excessively strong (Mark 5:4).
God the Holy Spirit is meant to dwell in man’s spirit. When your spirit is linked to the Holy Spirit, God gives direction to your soul (mind, emotions, and will). Your soul then tells the body what to do. However, it is possible for one of Satan’s demons to come in and take the place that belongs to God the Holy Spirit. That demon becomes to that person what the Holy Spirit is to be to that person.
III. Demons are __________________ Mark 5:3, “and he had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain.” Demons are powerful creatures. But the focus of this Scripture is not on the demonic but the Divine. Read Mark 5:6-‐7. Demons are no match for ____________ or for any follower of Christ in whom Jesus ___________. How do we know we have power over demons?
• James 4:7. When the devil is attacking you—you say, “You have no place in my life—I am in submission to God and you have to flee out of my presence.”
• 1 John 4:4. No child of God should ever fear Satan or his demons. They are afraid of YOU when you recognize YOUR POWER and who you are in Jesus Christ.
• Colossians 2:15. When Jesus Christ died on the cross paying for our sins – He truly and ultimately defeated the devil.
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We need to learn that everything that is “spiritual” is not necessarily good. There is a spiritual righteousness and there is a spiritual wickedness. 1 John 4:1 says, “Believe not every spirit but try the spirits whether they be of God.” The reason why so many Christians are not winning in spiritual warfare is because they don’t even know that a war ________________! Where did Satan and his demons come from? We know that there was a rebellion that took place in the angelic world (Revelation 12:3-‐9). Lucifer (whose name means “light bearer”) was an archangel of God. His pride led to his fall and Lucifer led a revolt against God and 1/3 of the angels followed him and became demons. Demons are _________ ____________ who rebelled against God and now work evil in the world. Whether you are aware of it or not, YOU have had some personal experience with demons. Every day you encounter the results of demonic work.
1. Demons are _______________ Demons are real and they do exist (although they would prefer that you believe that they do not exist). The word occult means “hidden.” There is a hidden world, a shadowy world of darkness that needs to be exposed with the light of God’s Word. Mark 5:1-‐2, “They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes. When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him…” Jesus cast out demons, spoke to them, and believed in their existence. Out of all the gospel writers, Mark talks more about demons and demonic possession. Read Mark 1:21-‐27 and vs. 32-‐34. – the first and second miracle that Mark talks about involves Jesus casting out a demon. In Marks Gospel – almost everywhere Jesus went – He had to deal with demons. Mark 1:39,”And He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out the demons.” Over 80 times in the New Testament we are introduced to demons and in most cases it is in relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ himself If we say we believe in the Jesus Christ and in the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture, we must believe in the existence of demonic forces. Not only does God believe in demons—demons also believe in Him. James 2:19, “You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder.
II. Demons are ________________ The way demons are described in the Bible gives us a clue as to just what kind of beings we’re dealing with. In Mark 5:2 When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an evil spirit met Him…” The word evil in the Greek literally means degenerate and vicious. It refers primarily to their activity in a very physical sense. Vs. 3, “…and he had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain; because he had often been bound with shackles and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him and the shackles broken in pieces, and no one was strong enough to subdue him. Constantly, night and day, he was screaming among the tombs and in the mountains, and gashing himself with stones.” These demons were bent on this man hurting himself and cutting himself with stones. Demons love to hurt people and they love to cause other people to hurt people. Read Psalm 106:35-‐38 – the killing of children is an evidence of demonic activity. How much demonic activity and influence is behind the abortion industry? Vs. 12-‐13, “{The demons} implored Him, saying, "Send us into the swine so that we may enter them.” Jesus gave them permission. And coming out, the unclean spirits entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, about two thousand {of them;} and they were drowned in the sea.” Demons and the devil are in the life-‐taking business (they’re in the murder, killing, violence, terrorism business). God is in the life-‐giving business. • Demons are called “_________________ Spirits” Matthew 10:1 says, “Jesus summoned His
twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.” The word “unclean” means “morally filthy.”
Angels and Demons – Part 2
righteousness and there is a spiritual wickedness. 1 John 4:1 says, “Believe not every spirit but try the spirits whether they be of God.” The reason why so many Christians are not winning in spiritual warfare is because they don’t even know that a war ________________! Where did Satan and his demons come from? We know that there was a rebellion that took place in the angelic world (Revelation 12:3-‐9). Lucifer (whose name means “light bearer”) was an archangel of God. His pride led to his fall and Lucifer led a revolt against God and 1/3 of the angels followed him and became demons. Demons are _________ ____________ who rebelled against God and now work evil in the world. Whether you are aware of it or not, YOU have had some personal experience with demons. Every day
We need to learn that everything that is “spiritual” is not necessarily good. There is a spiritual We need to learn that everything that is “spiritual” is not necessarily good. There is a spiritual
Angels & Demons - Part 2Dr. Brandon Park | November 2, 2014
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• Demons are called “_________________ Spirits” -‐-‐ See Matthew 12:45. The word “wicked” deals not so much with the physical side but rather the spiritual side of demonic activity. One of the things that demons love to do is they love to encourage false worship of false gods. (See Deut. 32:16-‐17 and 1 Cor. 10:20). When people say, “One religion is as good as another” – what you’re hearing is demonic deception. This activity of demons will increase as we approach the end times (see 1 Timothy 4:1).
* Demons _____________ your life by your _____________________! Not all sin is caused by demons, but demonic activity is a major factor in much sin. QUESTION: “Why are demons so interested in human beings?” ANSWER: Because of their ______________ for God and God’s _____________ for you. Evil people know that if you cannot harm your enemy directly; you harm those whom your enemy loves. Demons come against people in three basic ways:
1. ________________________ -‐-‐ They try to weigh you down, make you feel like you are under a heavy burden. Acts 10:38, “You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” The word oppressed literally means “to rule over one” or “to take authority over somebody, to put someone down, to exercise dominion.” Demons know how to harass you, hassle you, and take advantage of you. Many times, the more you pursue righteousness, the more demonic oppression you’re going to experience.
2. _________________________ -‐-‐ Obsession means that demons can dominate or preoccupy your thoughts or feelings. The Bible calls this type of obsession “vexing.” Luke 6:18, “…and those who were vexed [troubled] with unclean spirits were being cured.” The word “vex” is synonymous with the word “obsessed” Oppression is on the ________________; Obsession is on the __________________. Obsession deals more with the mind and the spirit. When people are obsessed with sex and pornography, money or drugs, hatred, bitterness, or revenge – there is a demonic obsession that has gained a stronghold in their life. That’s why Paul says in Eph. 4, not to “give a place to the devil.” Don’t let a demon come in and make some thought or part of your psyche a dirty campground
3. _________________________ -‐-‐ Read Mark 1:32 – in possession, a demon has moved into the human spirit and taken up residence. People who are demon possessed will do things that a normal human being could not do. Some lost their ability to speak (Luke 11:14); some lost their ability to hear (Mark 9:25); some had convulsions (Mark 1:26); some were fiercely violent (Mark 1:26); some foamed at the mouth (Luke 9:33); some expressed gnashing of the teeth (Mark 9:18); some became excessively strong (Mark 5:4).
God the Holy Spirit is meant to dwell in man’s spirit. When your spirit is linked to the Holy Spirit, God gives direction to your soul (mind, emotions, and will). Your soul then tells the body what to do. However, it is possible for one of Satan’s demons to come in and take the place that belongs to God the Holy Spirit. That demon becomes to that person what the Holy Spirit is to be to that person.
III. Demons are __________________ Mark 5:3, “and he had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain.” Demons are powerful creatures. But the focus of this Scripture is not on the demonic but the Divine. Read Mark 5:6-‐7. Demons are no match for ____________ or for any follower of Christ in whom Jesus ___________. How do we know we have power over demons?
• James 4:7. When the devil is attacking you—you say, “You have no place in my life—I am in submission to God and you have to flee out of my presence.”
• 1 John 4:4. No child of God should ever fear Satan or his demons. They are afraid of YOU when you recognize YOUR POWER and who you are in Jesus Christ.
• Colossians 2:15. When Jesus Christ died on the cross paying for our sins – He truly and ultimately defeated the devil.
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