Eph 6:12 tells us who the battle is really with – a hierarchy of powers Jude 6 – angels left their place and became evil spirits Mk 1:21f how Jesus dealt with evil spirits. The word translated as possessed just means ‘with.’ There are many, but one spokesman. Asking jesus name was a power play. Jesus says ‘be throttled! Come out!’ We would put the man out of the church, Jesus put the spirit out of the man. The gospels clearly distinguish sickness and demons. The same symptoms have different causes. Healing and deliverance are distinct. But Jesus deals with both! The main bible term = demonised (literally to have a little demon) Or vexed by a demon Deliverance is routine ministry for the apostles Acts 5:12-16 shows its ongoing for us It’s a sign of the kingdom but there is a battle. Spiritual power encounter. The Spirit of the Lord on and in us. Real but invisible power. spirit= ruach. Spirits are bad breath. Impure spirits Rev 20 tells us their destiny. Lake of fire. So – how can […]
