DEMONOLOGY
Study 1.
Defined- Demons are rebellious angels who torment non Christians.
Demonology is the study of their character and how we can combat them.
1. THE NATURE OF DEMONS
a, EVIL- Luke 10:17-18
* Demons have to be obedient to Jesus name
* Demons know their role, we are not to provoke them- they are dangerous
* Demons were angels cast out of heaven for being wicked
* Demons have strong powers but they are limited
b. POWERFUL- Luke 8:29
Demons have the power to control physically what people do, it is called
Demon Possession
c. NUMEROUS - Mark 5:8-9
There is more than just 1 demon there are MANY
d. UNCLEAN- Matt 10:1
* Demons are unclean spirits ( corrupted by sin)
* They can cause disease and illnesses
e. UNDER SATAN- Matt 12:24-30
Demons get their evil powers from Satan
2. ABILITIES OF DEMONS
a. THEY RECOGNIZE CHRIST- Mark 1:23-24
Demons can and do acknowledge Jesus authority over them
b. POSSES HUMANS- Matt 8:28-29
Demons can gain physical control over human flesh and make them act out or afflict them
c. OVERCOME MEN- Acts 19:13-16
Demons can overcome humans and cause them harm ( they can also torment)
d. KNOW THEIR DESTINY- Matt 8:29-33
Demons know they have a appointed time
e. RECEIVE SACRIFICE- 1 Cor 10:20
* Demons accept sacrifice and worship to them
* They want to be God
f. INSTIGATE DECEIT- 1 Tim 4:1
* Demons teach and spread false doctrine
* They deceive and lead others to do the same
3. DEMON POSSESSION, WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT IT TODAY?
1. ITS NOT INSANITY - Matt 4:24
2. ITS NOT A DISEASE- Mark 1:32
3. IT PRODUCES HARM- Mark 5:1-5
4. BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF DEMON POSSESSIONS
a. Man in Synagog- Mark 1:23-26
b. Blind and mute man- Matt 12:22-23
c. Two men of Gegesenes- Matt 8:28-34
d. Mute man- Matt 9:32-33
e. Cannaanite daughter- Matt 15:22-28
f. Epeleptic child- Matt 17: 14-21
g. Mary magdalene- Mark 16:9
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