Demon Possession

[GodWarrior]

I was just wondering if everyone on these forums think that demons can possess people? I believe that they can. I realize if your religion is Catholic, you would believe in possessions. I guess this is more direct towards non-Catholics. Thank you all. God bless.

[Shammu]

Mark 1:32-34 At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed. And the whole city was gathered together at the door. Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him.

So yes, I can believe the devil can possess people. There are many more verses relating to this. I'm just to lazy today, to type more.

Love is, Christ
Bob

Matthew 12:28
But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.

[JudgeNot]

Oh, you betcha they can!  A third of all the original angels are now demons (fallen angels) in Satan's domain (the present earth).  That's a lot of demons and they are hard at work hating God - doing all possible to steal a soul.  
You can't believe in God and not believe His nemesis is working against us.  

Take the ACLU for example... Oh - never mind - I already started that thread...    

[2nd Timothy]

Yes it is very real!   I have wittnessed it and seen the power of God deliver these people.    Made the hair stand up on the back of my neck, let me tell ya.

As mentioned prior, it is spoken of quite often in scripture as well.   I think its probably more common than we realize.

But as children of God, we should not fear this in our own lives.   We have the Holy Spirit dwelling in us and the enemy does not have any claims to Gods children!      A house cannot stand divided!

Grace and Peace!

[Tibby]

Seeing as such things are in the bible, I really don't see how a Christian could NOT beleive in them...

[felix102]

Godwarrior,

The spiritual realm is real. We know that we are in warfare against forces in the spiritual realm. There are actually many people who are possessed by a spirit and dont know it because they do not believe in that stuff. Regardless if you believe it or not, it is still there. The devil's stronghold in America is that people do not believe in the spiritual realm. They believe all problems could be fixed with medication. This era has fallen into full reliance on worldly knowledge and science; believing only in what our limited eyes can see.

But there is definetely something more going on beyond what we can physically see. Just last night I felt the presence of evil near me. I said, "Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world! Devil, you have no hold on me; depart from me. In the name of Jesus be gone!" While I was in the middle of saying 'In the name of Jesus' I heard growling behind me. At first I thought it was noise from outside but when I finished that sentence it abruptly stopped. I had a lot of comfort that nothing evil could touch me because I am in Christ and Christ is in me. What a barrier of protection!

Praise the Lord that we are in Christ and Christ is in us. People who are possessed by demons are controlled by that demon. However, praise the Lord, we are possessed by God! We are possessed by the Holy Spirit. It is God who controls us! So that's why we are told to walk by our spirit. Because where our spirit is, there God is also.

Phillipians 2:13
For it is God who works IN you to will and to act according to His good purpose.

Being possessed by the Holy Spirit, God is working and operating in you. Taking over your life. That is how you are being transformed into the likeness of Christ. For it is Christ who is living in you. We can do all things in Christ who empowers us! If we turn to our spirit we can more than conquer anything. For...

1 John 4:4
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

In all these things, in absolutely all things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

[felix102]

I was just wondering if everyone on these forums think that demons can possess people?

I see your question more clearly. Demons are disembodied spirits. So being that they are spirits they can get into people.

The reason spirits can get into people is cause we were made as vessels. We were made to contain God. It is said that in every man there is a God-shaped void. And God dwells in us as the Spirit.

We were made in the image of God; but when we're born and belong to this world that image is empty. That image has fallen short of the glory of God. For instance, consider a glove. A glove is made in the image of a hand; but without a hand to fill it, it is nothing. So what we need to do now is be filled with God. That first starts in our spirit, for God is spirit.

However, since Man is not always filled with God first, Man is certainly open to other spirits. These can enter into man. But praise God if you already belong to Christ; you are already filled with Christ and nothing else can replace Him.

[jesusavedme]

Felix, I've never heard anyone describle the fall in such a manner before.  I like your reasoning.  Seems Biblical.  Never looked at it like that.  Thanks.

[cris]

I was just wondering if everyone on these forums think that demons can possess people? I believe that they can. I realize if your religion is Catholic, you would believe in possessions. I guess this is more direct towards non-Catholics. Thank you all. God bless.

Yes, I believe that demons can and do possess people.  Some think they cannot possess a Christian and some think that they can.  I think possession is actually rampant today.  They're cunning.  They come as angels of light sometimes.  

If you think you may be dealing with something like this, please pray and plead the blood of Jesus Christ over whoever it is.

Grace and peace,
cris

 

[LackingInspiration]

I think someone needs to give calification on the word Demon?

What it is, what it means.

The Greek Hebrew lexicon has a good definition.

Bible dictionary, Oxford World Dicitionary, Webster's Dictionary.  Let help with solid information.

I believe they exist, because the Word of God says they do.

He Word is undisputed.

Just like Spirit has more than one meaning, so does demon.

Check it out.

>lack<

[LuckyStrike]

Greetings in the name of Christ Jesus, everyone. I wish to add my "two cents."

I was just wondering if everyone on these forums think that demons can possess people? I believe that they can. I realize if your religion is Catholic, you would believe in possessions. I guess this is more direct towards non-Catholics.

A cursory search of the New Testament will reveal many references to demons or demonic activity. Plus, as the possessor of spiritual discernment (ref. 1 Corinthians 12:10 [Greek]), I observe demonic activity daily.

A third of all the original angels are now demons (fallen angels) in Satan's domain (the present earth).  That's a lot of demons[...]

I disagree. The fallen angels (ref. Revelation 12:3-4) are imprisoned within hell (Jude 1:6, 2 Peter 2:4), which logically necessitates that demons are another type of being.

Demons are disembodied spirits. So being that they are spirits they can get into people.

Agreed. Nowhere does Scripture show a fallen angel possessing a person.

Some think they cannot possess a Christian and some think that they can.

During the New Testament Church Age, the Spirit indwells the believer's inner being (Ephesians 3:16), while utilizing the believer's body as a temple (1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19). Now, how could a demon possess a believer, if God the Spirit controls the believer (Romans 8:9)? Moreover, why would God the Spirit share his temple with a demon, especially when 'Elohiym refused to indwell an unclean temple in the Old Testament?

We were made to contain God. It is said that in every man there is a God-shaped void. And God dwells in us as the Spirit.

Can you substantiate this assertion with Scriptural prooftexting? Throughout the entire Biblical timeline, only Church Age believers receive the permanent indwelling of God the Spirit.

There are actually many people who are possessed by a spirit and dont know it because they do not believe in that stuff.

Agreed. I have seen false believers that misinterpreted demon possession as the indwelling of God the Spirit.

[Kelly4Jesus]

Okay, I am going to be the spoil sport here. The jury in my head is still out on this one. I have read the bible verses on possession, and have seen how psychotic illnesses can be taken as such interpretation. Even autism, by some religions is believed to be a demonic possession. So, do I believe in it? I have a hard time with it AFTER the death of Jesus, other than maybe by those that do not allow Him into their hearts.

I do believe that evil tempts us. I also feel it surround me, especially as I get close and intimate in prayer with our Lord. Some nights I can't even concentrate and I feel a heavy weight on my heart as if something is trying to stop me from speaking to God. I do believe that satan is around us at all times, trying to break what he hates so much--our love for Christ. As far as actually possessing, maybe I saw THE EXORCIST, one too many times and just can't imagine it being so.

I have seen many that sure are evil though. All that mattered to any of them were their own selfish ways and worship of material things.

*moves over while the food fights begin and pies start being thrown at Kelly*



God Bless,
Kelly

[Shammu]

*moves over while the food fights begin and pies start being thrown at Kelly*



God Bless,
Kelly

To late Kelly, I got ya................................................ 

[Soldier4Christ]

I'll throw a pie at you too Kelly but only for the reason of the last sentence.   

[Amorus]

I have also witnessed some pretty strange things.  Ephesians 6:12 "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Demons are an interesting subject at times, to me, because there isn't much information about their origins provided in the Bible.  However, I don't worry about such things most of the time. John 14: 20 says "On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you." And I also fall back on one of my most favorite scriptures Ephesians 6: 10-11 "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes."
Peace!
-Am-
p.s. I once got in trouble as a youngster for tossing food in the cafe at school, so I'll just sit this one out if you guys don't mind! lol!