casting out demons

smellycat · 09-21-2007, 10:04 PM

are demons our demons or are they sick spirits?

Steven H · 09-21-2007, 10:12 PM

Define demon. Define spirit.

Boanerges · 09-21-2007, 10:17 PM

Fallen angels- demonic spirits- Jesus cast them out and so can we.

violet · 09-22-2007, 12:12 AM

Yes, we can, in His name!

Humble_Servant · 09-22-2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Boanerges

Fallen angels- demonic spirits- Jesus cast them out and so can we.

interesting fact: jewish tradtion says that the unclean spirits that demonize humans are the chilren of the fallen angels when they slept with women.

Dusty · 09-22-2007, 02:40 AM

God first peopled the universe with a hierarchy of holy angels, of whom one of the highest orders was the cherubim. One of them, pershaps the highest of all was " the annonted cherub that covereth" who was created beautiful and perfect in his ways. This cherub knew he was beautiful, but pride entered his heart and the first sin in the whole history of eternity occured. Pride led to self- will ( Isa 14:13) and self will to rebellion. THis great cherub became the adversary( satan) of God and apparently led other angels into rebellion (2 Peter 2:4 ;Jude 6 ). One day satan and all the other enemies of God will be cast into the "lake of burning sulfur "( Rev.20:10,15)In the age- long ( though not eternal) conflict between good and evil, it sometimes seems as though God has given satan every advantage. Even so, GOD'S VICTORY IS CERTAIN.

The devil is called " the god of this age" ( 2 Cor 4:4 ) " the ruler of the kingdom of the air " ( Eph 2:2) a murderer and a liar (John 8:44)" Abaddon and Apollyon( "Destroyer"..... Rev 9:11) Beelzebub, the prince of the demons ( Matt 12:24) and " that ancient serpent.... the accuser of our brothers"( Rev.12:9)

He can be resisted ( James 4:7) and defeated ( Matt4:1-11.. Eph6:16)