Demon Possession... Is It Real?
I
was
asked by a pastor as to how one can tell
if a person is demon possessed as
opposed to having a physical / mental /
emotional / psychiatric problem?
Answer:
First, let me say that it would be
highly unus
ual
for a pastor/missionary...etc. not to
come in contact with a demon possessed
person throughout their routine in
ministry . It has been my experience on
numerous occasions to experience contact
with demon possessed people.
Demons are
fallen angles who serve in
subjection to Satan. Demon-possessed
people are under the control of one or
more demons.
There are four classic symptoms and/or
consistencies of demon possessed people.
Note
Mark 5
#1. Violent - vs.3,5 A demon
possessed person displays a pattern of
violence. On themselves, others, and
even property. Their presence conveys a
real threat.
#2: Vile - vs. 5,8 A demon
possessed person will display a vile
challenge against ordained authorities:
Note: They are vile in their conduct -
vs.5, their conversation - vs.7, and
their concerns - vs.8
#3: Vices - vs. 11,12 A demon
possessed person is often entangled with
vices that are characteristic of satanic
origin.
#4: Violated - vs.9 You will find
that a demon possessed person is unable
to speak for themselves. Their will has
been violated and thus, totally enslaved
to the will of Satan (2
Timothy 2:26b).
Demons and demon possession are real. It
is vital that believers recognize the
reality of Satan and demons, but we
shouldn't let curiosity lead us to get
involved with demonic forces (Deut.
18:10,12). Demons are powerless
against Christians who are in submission
to Christ Jesus (James
4:7).
What is the only remedy for a demon
possessed person?
The only way a demon possessed person
can be delivered from demon possession
and the power of Satan
and a certain death is to be born-again
- vs.15. This happens not by exorcism
but by exacting the Word of God (1
Peter 1:23).
Our only sufficiency necessary to
expose demons and defeat them is
the Word of God under the direct infl
uence of the
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Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger
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