This blog
has been a long time coming. In this blog we will discuss what demons are,
the terminology used in the Word, how words are misused or lost in
translation, and types of demons. Please feel free to share your thoughts
on demons and wether or not you believe demons exist!
Terminology- Evil spirit beings who are
used often in Satan's warfare against humanity. Two words are
translated that represent demons but are often translated or used
incorrectly. Daimon and Daimonion! These two words are normally translated
to the same English word: Demon. However, the original King James Version
translated daimonion as Devil. The actual word for Devil would be Diabolos.
So there is one Devil and many demons. The words should not be confused but
this happens with translations. Daimon is the primary and diamonion is a
derivative. The derivative Diamonion occurs about 60 times in the gospels,
Acts, and Revelations. Daimon is used once in Matthew 8:31 where it is
mistranslated to devils. Again the correct translation for devils would be
diabolos. Let's not get caught up in the word play. Just know that
Demons and the Devil are separate intities. One Devil/Satan! Many demons.
Other terminology used to explain or respresent demons are unclean spirits
and evil spirits. Another word that is mistranslated that deals directly
with demons is the verb diamonizo with translates to English as demonize.
It means "to subject to demonic influence" or "to be demonized." But it is
mistranslated to "to be possessed of or with a devil or devils." This is
incorrect because the word for devil is diabolos. Why is that such a big
deal? It is different to say you are subject to demonic influence than to
say you are possessed by a demon or to even say you are possessed by the
Devil. The Anti-Christ will be indwelt by The Devil/Satan. Judas may have
been possessed for a period of time by Satan but how many people could
actually say that Satan himself entered them and possessed them. Many will
be and are possessed by demons. Even more, are subject to demonic
influence. We constantly are under attack from demonic influence. See the
difference and the importance of establishing the true meaning of demons
and demonize.
What are demons?
The Bible does not give us enough
information to say for certain what the origin is of demons. Some believe
they are some of the angels that fell with Satan. However the Bible never
says this nor does it ever give light to a demon ever being an Angel. It
never mentions a demon being in Heaven. So what does the Word say about
demons? Demons are disembodied spirit beings that show an intense craving
to occupy physical bodies. They seem to prefer human beings but are willing
to enter the body of an animal. Even without bodies they have all the
normal marks of personality. WILL, EMOTION, INTELLECT, SELF-AWARENESS, and
ABILITY TO SPEAK are some personality traits that the Word shows demons as
having. Below is scripture that directly attests to this.
WILL - Matthew 12:44
EMOTION - James 2:19
INTELLECT - Mark 1:24
SELF-AWARENESS - Mark 5:9
ABILITY TO
SPEAK - Acts
At this time I was going to list scripture attesting to the
different types/forms of demons. There are so many and the Word does not
mention all of them. So I would ask for those that are knowledgeful of the
Word to share at this time. I have a list but I would like for others to be
involved in this blog as well.
There is so much more on demons, so I have two
more parts to this subject. The last part of this subject is crucial. What
did Jesus do?
What did Jesus do? - Jesus did three things all the time. He did not
do them separately. Meaning Jesus did not do one of the three without doing
the others. When concerning the multitudes, Jesus taught the
Word(preached), Jesus healed the sick, and Jesus cast out demons. That is
the full ministry of Jesus Christ. Who before Jesus cast out demons? Jesus
did these three things as a whole. When Jesus commissioned the first 12
apostles he not only told them to do as he had done but gave them explicit
instructions on how to use the authority. "And as you go, preach,
saying"The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, cleanse the
lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons" (Matthew 10:7-8) Many preachers
and pastors make a big fuss about speaking in tongues but few make that
same fuss about casting out demons......yet the Word says "In My name they
will cast out demons;they will speak with new tongues" (Mark 16:17) Now
some will say that preachers/pastors are the only ones that should be
healing the sick and casting out demons so why arent they.......well not
just preachers and pastors. Not just the original desciples or the 70 that
were sent to prepare the way before him.
(Matthew 28:19-20) "Go therefore and
make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things
that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of
the age"
There is much more to come on this topic all the way to some very
important things for everyday use.
Please share your input and feel free to ask
questions!
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