Can people have demons in them and if so can we as Christians cast them out like Jesus did.
This may be a sore subject for some people and for some people it may not be. I have thought about this topic on and off for about 5 years now, and really never asked alot of people the question. So if you don't mind I would love to have feedback on this discussion, I will know how you all feel about it. As for myself I believe that it still can happen today and that God gives you the power to cast them out, but I also believe that you need to be prayed up and that you make sure you are ready to tackle it head on, I also believe that you not only be prayed up but that you also need to fast too. Ok my brothers and sisters in Christ you all know what I believe, Please tell me what you believe....Thank you
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Permalink Reply by Michael Cross on -
I'd say pretty much the same. But I will add that there is never a time when we as believers lack the authority to face our enemy. Yes, when we are engaged in deliverance ministry, prayer and fasting should be a cornerstone of our lives - even more than the typical believer - in case we should come into a situation where we have no time to prepare in this way. So we must be willing to trust God to work in the power of His Holy Spirit, and by the authority of Jesus' name, in such situations.
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Permalink Reply by Debbie Hasty on -
Mat 4:24 And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatic, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.
Mark 1:32 And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.
Mar 1:23 And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
Mar 1:24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
Mar 1:25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.
Mar 1:26 And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
Mat 12:22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.
Mat 12:23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?
Matthew 8:28-34; 9:32,33; 15:22-28; 17:14-21; Mark 16:9
These are just some of the places in the Bible that talks about demon possession. So yes demons can possess unbelievers, but never can posses a believer. Although they can not posses a believer they can make circumstances happen around us to cause us to lose our faith. 1Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
There really are no such things as healing ministries as we all have the ability to lay hands on people for whatever purpose, because it is not us, but Christ through us that does the healing and also the person who is asking for healing had better have forgiveness in their hearts as Mark 11:22-26 says if we do not then God will not forgive our sins either. I've seen so many try to lay hands on others only to have whatever demon they were praying for jump right inside of them because they were doing it on their own and not praying and allowing God to work through them. It's not something to play with or to think just because I am a Christian I can do this. It is something to consult God on and allow him to work through using you as a vessel. I have prayed for people who had demons and have even seen them and it is not something I really care to do, but will if it presents itself. Another thing is that the person does not even have to be in front of you as Gods power works where it needs to work.
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Permalink Reply by Carol Thompson on -
I believe everything you believe. I also believe you need all the gifts that God has for you. About the fasting, yes it's good to fast but not right before you cast a demon out. Protein gives you strength and gives your body what it needs to function properly. It has been advised to me to eat plenty of protein ,atarting about 2 days before doing and casting out of demons.
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Permalink Reply by robert knapp on -
hey, i agree with you about it still happening today and that we can cast them out with the power of christ. i think that we need to be sure that ALL of our sins have been forgiven before we go tackle something like that because they can use that against us. so i guess i pretty much agree with you on all of it.
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Permalink Reply by Jason Claus on -
i agree with everyone, but it should be mentioned that a believer sealed by the holy spirit cannot be possessed, oppressed maybe because thats an outer experience.
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