Demons The Existence and Nature of Demons
A. Their Creation – God created demons as part of the angelic realm originally (Col.1:16).
B. Their Fall –
The evidence – It is clear that Satan has a following of like beings (“Prince of the demons” – Matt.12:24; the Devil and his angels – Matt.25:41). Demons are described throughout the Scriptures (Dan.10:10-20; Matt.10:1; Eph.6:12).
2. The time – At the fall of Satan, many angels followed him in that rebellion (demons are fallen angels). A third of the angelic host seems to have fallen with Satan (Rev.12:4 – the imagery of Satan as a “dragon” and angels/demons as “stars”).
C. Their Nature –
1. Demons are by nature the same kind of spirit beings as angels. They are personal, intelligent beings.
2. Demons are morally wicked (“unclean spirits” – Matt.10:1; “evil” – “wickedness/darkness” – Eph.6:12). a. …show more content…
They are deceitful (1 Tim.4:1-3; 2 Cor.11:13-15).
b. They are immoral (Gen.6:4 ;)
3. Demons are invisible but also able to appear (Satan – Zech.3:1; Matt.4:9.10; Demons – Rev.9:7-10; 16:13-16).
4. Demons have great intelligence. They knew Christ’s identity and power (Mark 1:14, 34; 5:6,
5. Demons have great strength (Mark 5:3; Acts 19:16; Rev.9:1-11). Demons are involved in carrying out Satan’s evil plans (2 Cor.11:15). What Satan is said to be doing is their work directly.. Demons promote idolatry (Lev.17:7; Deut.32:17; Ps.106:36-38). This activity is blatant in primitive cultures. Demons are active in hindering the spiritual progress of believers every way they can (see Satan’s activities). They are deliberate and organized in these attempts (Eph.6:10-12). Demons promote false teaching (1 Tim.4:1). Demons can possess and afflict people (see supplement). They cause physical ailments (dumbness – Matt.9:32, 33; blindness – Matt.12:22; convulsions – Matt.17:15-18; Mark 9:20; self-injury – Mark 5:5; 9:22). They cause mental disorders (withdrawal, nudity, filth, irrational behavior – Luke 8:27-29; suicidal mania – Mark 9:22). 3. They inflict problems upon believers as well, if allowed by God (Job’s troubles – Job 2:7-9; Paul’s "thorn in the flesh": - 2 Cor. 12:7). E. Demons promote selfishness and division in the church (James 3:13-16). The Doctrine of Demons Samuel: This is an Interest bible study, because based on event that happened in Samuel`s life, we can understand more about demons and spirits and the way they work, but is not just that, this is a deep topic, one of the most dangerous for us as humans, so many people does not even consider or care about Know the truth but it is important, because they are always trying to make us fall and we should be careful with them. …show more content…
This starts from the fall of Saul as a King, who was leading Saul God or Satan?
It seemed that Saul’s plan to defeat Philistia’s army had failed badly. Saul had tried to gather a vast army of men from Israel at Gilgal. In fact, his men had scattered. They were very afraid.
However, Saul still remained at Gilgal with about 600 men (Samuel 13:15). Saul waited there because Samuel had promised to join him there after 7 days (Samuel 10:8). Saul expected Samuel to pray for him and to give him a message from God. Saul was desperate for God’s help. It was clear to everyone that, without special help from God, Saul’s men would certainly lose the battle. These things happened in order to test Saul. God was testing whether Saul really trusted him. Saul knew that, with God’s help, a vast army could win a battle (Samuel 11:8-11). However, really Saul was trusting in the size of his army; he was not trusting God. Unlike his son Jonathan, Saul did not believe that God could use just one or two men to defeat a vast army 14:6. Saul did not believe in God power and will anymore, so then he started to going in the wrong direction, there is when the enemy, Satan got him and separated him from God. And that is what happens with everybody who falls in dominium of Satan or demons possess. Example: what happen when we are in spirit`s hands? Before Saul’s last battle against Philistia’s army, he wanted to receive Samuel’s advice. However, Samuel was already dead. So, Saul found a woman who used witchcraft (magic). He believed
A. Their Creation – God created demons as part of the angelic realm originally (Col.1:16).
B. Their Fall –
The evidence – It is clear that Satan has a following of like beings (“Prince of the demons” – Matt.12:24; the Devil and his angels – Matt.25:41). Demons are described throughout the Scriptures (Dan.10:10-20; Matt.10:1; Eph.6:12).
2. The time – At the fall of Satan, many angels followed him in that rebellion (demons are fallen angels). A third of the angelic host seems to have fallen with Satan (Rev.12:4 – the imagery of Satan as a “dragon” and angels/demons as “stars”).
C. Their Nature –
1. Demons are by nature the same kind of spirit beings as angels. They are personal, intelligent beings.
2. Demons are morally wicked (“unclean spirits” – Matt.10:1; “evil” – “wickedness/darkness” – Eph.6:12). a. …show more content…
They are deceitful (1 Tim.4:1-3; 2 Cor.11:13-15).
b. They are immoral (Gen.6:4 ;)
3. Demons are invisible but also able to appear (Satan – Zech.3:1; Matt.4:9.10; Demons – Rev.9:7-10; 16:13-16).
4. Demons have great intelligence. They knew Christ’s identity and power (Mark 1:14, 34; 5:6,
5. Demons have great strength (Mark 5:3; Acts 19:16; Rev.9:1-11). Demons are involved in carrying out Satan’s evil plans (2 Cor.11:15). What Satan is said to be doing is their work directly.. Demons promote idolatry (Lev.17:7; Deut.32:17; Ps.106:36-38). This activity is blatant in primitive cultures. Demons are active in hindering the spiritual progress of believers every way they can (see Satan’s activities). They are deliberate and organized in these attempts (Eph.6:10-12). Demons promote false teaching (1 Tim.4:1). Demons can possess and afflict people (see supplement). They cause physical ailments (dumbness – Matt.9:32, 33; blindness – Matt.12:22; convulsions – Matt.17:15-18; Mark 9:20; self-injury – Mark 5:5; 9:22). They cause mental disorders (withdrawal, nudity, filth, irrational behavior – Luke 8:27-29; suicidal mania – Mark 9:22). 3. They inflict problems upon believers as well, if allowed by God (Job’s troubles – Job 2:7-9; Paul’s "thorn in the flesh": - 2 Cor. 12:7). E. Demons promote selfishness and division in the church (James 3:13-16). The Doctrine of Demons Samuel: This is an Interest bible study, because based on event that happened in Samuel`s life, we can understand more about demons and spirits and the way they work, but is not just that, this is a deep topic, one of the most dangerous for us as humans, so many people does not even consider or care about Know the truth but it is important, because they are always trying to make us fall and we should be careful with them. …show more content…
This starts from the fall of Saul as a King, who was leading Saul God or Satan?
It seemed that Saul’s plan to defeat Philistia’s army had failed badly. Saul had tried to gather a vast army of men from Israel at Gilgal. In fact, his men had scattered. They were very afraid.
However, Saul still remained at Gilgal with about 600 men (Samuel 13:15). Saul waited there because Samuel had promised to join him there after 7 days (Samuel 10:8). Saul expected Samuel to pray for him and to give him a message from God. Saul was desperate for God’s help. It was clear to everyone that, without special help from God, Saul’s men would certainly lose the battle. These things happened in order to test Saul. God was testing whether Saul really trusted him. Saul knew that, with God’s help, a vast army could win a battle (Samuel 11:8-11). However, really Saul was trusting in the size of his army; he was not trusting God. Unlike his son Jonathan, Saul did not believe that God could use just one or two men to defeat a vast army 14:6. Saul did not believe in God power and will anymore, so then he started to going in the wrong direction, there is when the enemy, Satan got him and separated him from God. And that is what happens with everybody who falls in dominium of Satan or demons possess. Example: what happen when we are in spirit`s hands? Before Saul’s last battle against Philistia’s army, he wanted to receive Samuel’s advice. However, Samuel was already dead. So, Saul found a woman who used witchcraft (magic). He believed