The NT indicates demons can and will take up residence within people. The question is how does demonic possession occur? I can think of 3 ways.
Dear Wake Up Family: Over the past three+ decades, Larry Wilson wrote books and articles on a host of biblical topics. Most of Larry’s writing was based on his passion for apocalyptic prophecy and the fact that Jesus was coming very soon. Nearly all conservative Christians believe in Jesus’ return, but Larry had a deep…
Any Christian who has been following world events can’t help but see that the devil is at work, and his demons are increasingly attacking governments, society, and individuals. Unfortunately, demons also attack individuals from within by gaining footholds in a person’s life. They are relentless and deadly in their attacks on us. Unfortunately, individuals often…
People are increasingly concerned about demonic torment and possession. Recently, Newsweek published an article by Cristian Maza with the headline, “Catholic Church Needs More Exorcists Due to Urgent Increase in Demonic Activity, Priest Warns.” (January 25, 2019) Closer to home, during the past 90 days, articles regarding demon possession have had 21,500 visits! (See Demonic…
First article in series… How Do Demons Take Control of a Free Will Being? God gives each person gifts and talents at birth, and the demons want to use and twist these assets for evil purposes. Some of God’s gifts include a measure of faith, the ability to hear the Holy Spirit, intelligence, the…
Jesus encountered demons during His ministry on Earth. On one occasion, Jesus approached two men and the demons within them trembled saying, “ ‘What do you want with us, Son of God?’ they shouted. ‘Have you come here to torture us before the appointed time?’ Some distance from them a large herd of pigs was…
“They had as king over them the angel of the Abyss, whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek, Apollyon.” (Revelation 9:11) It may surprise you that “[Paul] Revere did not shout the phrase later attributed to him, ‘The British are coming!’ His [April 1775] mission depended on secrecy, the countryside was filled with…
