S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries

There is strong biblical evidence that a Christian cannot be demon possessed. The question then arises regarding what influence/power a demon can have over a Christian. Many Bible teachers describe...

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July 01 2013 • 1 response • Vote Up • Share • Report

Tony Flores Supporter Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ

Demons are the fourth and lowest position in Satan's realm of Authority, They are the foot soldiers of His evil army and are dominated and directed by the higher ranking rules, powers, and principalities. Eph 6:12.

They are distinct creatures Mark 16:9. They haves will Matt 12:43-45. They have the ability to speak Matt 8:29, Mark 1:24, Luke 8:30 Acts 19:15. They have understanding Mark 1:24,self-awareness Mark 5:9, they have faith James 2:19, They have emotions Mark 5:7, also fellowship 1 Cort 10:20-21. They have doctrines 1Tim 4:1, and desires Matt 8:31, controlling power Acts 19:16 and miraculous powers Rev 16:14.

In His model prayer, Jesus instructed His followers to pray for deliverance from the Evil one on a daily basis Luke 11:4. They will continue to torment and possess till Christ comes again foreseen His Church.

The demons can work in our doubt, worry, fear, resentment, rebellion.
Gen 3:1, mat 6:25-33, Rev 1:17-18 Isa 41:10, psalms 17; 27; 35; 109; 143, 1Sam 15:23.

Jesus Christ has prepared a place for every born again believer, and it is located in Heaven. The Lord has assured us that heaven is where He and the Father are, and He has even given us directions on how to get there. "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6. Let Him be your Savior from the demons and eternal hell.

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Jeffrey Johnson Supporter

What does the Bible say about demonic oppression?

Demons mislead others through spirit mediums, fortune-tellers, and practitioners of divination and astrology. God's Word warns us to avoid all such practices. So we should discard anything in our possession that is related to the demons and the occult.​—Read Deuteronomy 18:10, 11; Acts 19:19.

The Bible presents demonic oppression (often grouped with terms like "demonisation" or "harassment") as an external or internal spiritual attack. Unlike full possession, where a demon directly controls a person's body, oppression involves malicious spiritual influence, intense temptation, mental turmoil, or physical affliction designed to discourage believers and turn them away from God.

When I read the Bible's passages about demonic oppression, what strikes me is that the focus is rarely on the demons themselves. The Bible doesn't ignore the reality of evil, but it also doesn't seem interested in making people fearful of it. Instead, it keeps drawing attention back to God.

Jesus encountered people troubled and afflicted by evil spirits, yet He never seemed overwhelmed or threatened. He spoke with authority, and the darkness had to give way. I think that's important because it reminds me that the Bible presents evil as real, but not ultimately in control.

There are moments in life when people feel weighed down, discouraged, tempted, or spiritually drained, and the Bible acknowledges that a spiritual battle is taking place. But its response is surprisingly steady and simple: stay close to God, pray, hold on to the truth, and don't lose heart. It doesn't point people toward fear. It points them toward trust.

I've always found it interesting that Scripture warns believers to be alert, yet reassures them that they are not facing these struggles alone. The message isn't "be afraid of the darkness." It's more like, "don't forget who stands with you in the darkness."

Christians have different views on some of the details surrounding demonic oppression, but the bigger picture feels fairly clear. The Bible recognises that evil can influence, tempt, deceive, and harass, yet it continually points to God's greater power. Again and again, the emphasis falls on God's presence, God's protection, and Christ's authority.

The more I sit with these passages, the more it seems that the Bible's primary concern isn't helping us understand every detail about demons. It's helping us trust God in a world where evil exists. The final note is not fear but confidence—that darkness is real, yet it does not have the last Word. God does.

Summarising the question:

The Bible speaks of spiritual struggle as a real part of life, but it never presents evil as something equal to God's power. It describes forces that seek to deceive, discourage, and pull people away from faith, while constantly directing attention back to God's strength and presence.

Jesus' encounters with evil spirits show His complete authority over them, and believers are encouraged to respond to spiritual challenges with prayer, faith, wisdom, and trust in God. Rather than promoting fear, Scripture offers reassurance that God remains in control even when life feels spiritually difficult.

At its heart, the Bible's message is one of confidence and hope. Darkness may be real, but it is temporary and limited. God's power is greater, and those who trust Him are called to stand firm, knowing they are not facing life's battles alone.

For good advice, Paul encourages us to put on the complete suit of armour: Eph 6:11: "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."

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