Greetings in The Name of Jesus Christ, The Immutable One,
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He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8 NKJV
Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it. Colossians 2:15 NKJV
As with all human deficiencies and needs, these scriptures and many others show us that the answer to deliverance from demonic spirits lies in the victory Christ has already won. Christ is always the answer!
There is much confusion in the Body of Christ in regards to christians and demonization. When the Holy Spirit comes to reside in your spirit, at the new birth, demonic spirits will not remain in your spirit. Demons cannot not reside in the presence of The Holy Spirit’s fire. Since this is true, a born-again believer cannot be totally demon-possessed. Remember however, the soul and body are not born again and are very much susceptible to the habits of the old man. ( Romans chapter 7) It is here, in that old man, that we remain vulnerable to demon influence, harassment, temptation, residence and strongholds. The following scriptures give clear instructions and warning to believers in regards to the spirit realm.
Rather, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice they sacrifice to demons and not to God, and I do not want you to have fellowship with demons. 1 Corinthians 10:20 NKJV
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 NKJV
And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 2 Corinthians 11:14 NKJV
nor give place to the devil. Ephesians 4:27 NKJV
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. Ephesians 5:11 NKJV
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6: 11-12 NKJV
Abstain from every form of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 NKJV
Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrine of demons, 1 Timothy 4:1 NKJV
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:26 NKJV
Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7 NKJV
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8 NKJV
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1 NKJV
The purpose of this blog is to bring all believers into the abundant life promised by our heavenly Father. In regards to demons and their influence on christians, I would like to direct you to the excellent teachings of Neil T Anderson and his ministry ” Freedom in Christ Ministries.” This ministry offers excellent help in this arena. Don Dickerman and his ministry and Noah Hines deliverance ministry are also excellent resources. As maturing believers in Christ, it is incumbent that we allow the glorious light of Christ to shine into every crevice of our being. We are very much like the children of Israel crossing the Jordan into the promise land. We are in the promise land but there are enemies to vanquish.
” Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. John 8:36 NKJV
your brother in Christ
P.S. Jesus Christ is coming soon