Is demonic possession real ??

[CC7799]

Gospel of Matthew.

Jesus encountered man with demon inside synagogue. Jesus ordered the evil spirit out.

Gospel of Acts chapter 19

Seven sons sceva.

These were false brethren. They tried to a exorcism on man possessed by demonic Spirit.

They did everything wrong. They never used Jesus to order it out. The possessed Man physically attacked the 7 men.

In year 2004. A former woman I knew sty old job, 1998.

She Left message on answering machine.
It was 5 minutes of vukgar profanity and Hatred.
Half Way through, her voiced changed to masculine voice.

This is demonic possession.

She even admitted shes evil.

In July, 2024

I experienced demonic attack on City bus.

As soon as I sat down. Verbal attacks from man sitting across from me.

I defended myself, and told him we're to hang his hat.

Then he got, and acted like he would physically hurt me.

Women Way back. Yelled, Hes not worth it !!

Another one with demonic possession.

Satan does attack body of Christ.


He's after those who have Holy Spirit.

Hes not wasting his time with those who have Spirit of slumber.

 

[lforrest]

You should read Acts 19:13-16 again

"Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” 14 Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 15 One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?” 16 Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding."

They used the name of Jesus and the demon possessed man attacked them anyways. They were not disciples of Jesus by my understanding. They did not have the authority of Jesus Christ over demons.

 

[Augustin56]

Absolutely. Read Luke 8:26-36. The man in the Gerasenes was possessed. He had three characteristics that one should note: 1) Violence. He was so violent that he could be kept in chains. 2) Nudity. Sex without love. He was naked. and 3) Schiitzophrenia. When Jesus asked him his name, he said, "Legion." A Legion is normally 4800, although it could be more. His answer was a sort of schitzophrenic answer. One man whose name represented thousands.

Real demonic possession happens even today. It's relatively rare, but it is increasing, because our society is turning further and further away from God. That opens the door for demons to enter.

 

[Jack]

Anyone who hasn't seen demon possessed people hasn't been anywhere!

 

[Ronald Nolette]

Absolutely. Read Luke 8:26-36. The man in the Gerasenes was possessed. He had three characteristics that one should note: 1) Violence. He was so violent that he could be kept in chains. 2) Nudity. Sex without love. He was naked. and 3) Schiitzophrenia. When Jesus asked him his name, he said, "Legion." A Legion is normally 4800, although it could be more. His answer was a sort of schitzophrenic answer. One man whose name represented thousands.

Real demonic possession happens even today. It's relatively rare, but it is increasing, because our society is turning further and further away from God. That opens the door for demons to enter.

True real demonic possession is rare since the time of Jesus. The bible speaks of only three times when demonic possession occurred in large quantities. Before teh flood, when jesus walked the earth and then during the last 7 years of human history before Jesus physically returns.

 

[GodsGrace]

Absolutely. Read Luke 8:26-36. The man in the Gerasenes was possessed. He had three characteristics that one should note: 1) Violence. He was so violent that he could be kept in chains. 2) Nudity. Sex without love. He was naked. and 3) Schiitzophrenia. When Jesus asked him his name, he said, "Legion." A Legion is normally 4800, although it could be more. His answer was a sort of schitzophrenic answer. One man whose name represented thousands.

Real demonic possession happens even today. It's relatively rare, but it is increasing, because our society is turning further and further away from God. That opens the door for demons to enter.

There are 3 signs a possessed person has:

1. supernatural strength - strength beyond what the person should normally have.
2. speaking in a foreign tongue the person should not know.
3. knowing something in the past about the person doing the exorcism...or any other person in the room.

 

[Augustin56]

True real demonic possession is rare since the time of Jesus. The bible speaks of only three times when demonic possession occurred in large quantities. Before teh flood, when jesus walked the earth and then during the last 7 years of human history before Jesus physically returns.

Correct. It is rare, percentage-wise. There are many more people alive today than then, though, keep in mind.

 

[Augustin56]

There are 3 signs a possessed person has:

1. supernatural strength - strength beyond what the person should normally have.
2. speaking in a foreign tongue the person should not know.
3. knowing something in the past about the person doing the exorcism...or any other person in the room.

Good points.

 

[Ronald Nolette]

Correct. It is rare, percentage-wise. There are many more people alive today than then, though, keep in mind.

True. but now that we have made advances in understanding mental disease, we can now rule out what once thought demon possession to things lik eepilepsy, or emotional disorders, not to discount real demon possession.

 

[Jack]

Demons can hide in people and only manifest when they want to. They can cause many things, illness and religious demons! They can speak through people and most wouldn't even notice.

Revelation 12:9
9 So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world;

 

[Augustin56]

True. but now that we have made advances in understanding mental disease, we can now rule out what once thought demon possession to things lik eepilepsy, or emotional disorders, not to discount real demon possession.

Interestingly, Catholic priests who are exorcists try to rule out everything else before they agree to perform an exorcism, including mental illness, medical issues, etc. Those who they suspect might be victims of demonic possession are sent to secular psychiatrists and doctors first to determine whether any of those things could be the cause of what's going on. Exorcism is the last thng they will do, if they think it is necessary. Although I've heard of cases where it is obviously clear, such as the old woman who crawled up a wall backwards and hung from the ceiling like a spider. I don't think any psychological or medical issue would explain that.

 

[GodsGrace]

True. but now that we have made advances in understanding mental disease, we can now rule out what once thought demon possession to things lik eepilepsy, or emotional disorders, not to discount real demon possession.

This is true in many cases and the first thing an exorcist does is to determine if there are mental issues at play and if not, then the case is continued.

The church (the CC) does not take exorcism lightly and makes every provision to make sure its a real possession.

 

[Augustin56]

Slight side note: Sacramental Confession is the first thing someone suffering from demonic influence should seek. It's like instant first aid.

 

[Taken]

Is demonic possession real ??

Demonic “influence” real?
I would say Yes.

Demonic “possession” real?
I would say Yes.

Demonic “ability” to appear IN bodily visible form?
I would say Yes.

Demonic “ability” to appear IN bodily visible form “IN the Likeness of a KNOWN DECEASED individual? (Having the deceased individuals Looks, Voice, Mannerisms?
I would say Yes.

Glory to God,
Taken

 

[Jack]

1 Timothy 4:1
1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,

Satan's ministers:

2 Corinthians 11:14-15
Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness,

Demon possessed 'Christians' are in many pulpits! That's why we have THOUSANDS of churches with drastically different doctrines! Stick with the LITERAL Christian Bible!

 

[christsavedme]

Gospel of Matthew.

Jesus encountered man with demon inside synagogue. Jesus ordered the evil spirit out.

Gospel of Acts chapter 19

Seven sons sceva.

These were false brethren. They tried to a exorcism on man possessed by demonic Spirit.

They did everything wrong. They never used Jesus to order it out. The possessed Man physically attacked the 7 men.

In year 2004. A former woman I knew sty old job, 1998.

She Left message on answering machine.
It was 5 minutes of vukgar profanity and Hatred.
Half Way through, her voiced changed to masculine voice.

This is demonic possession.

She even admitted shes evil.

In July, 2024

I experienced demonic attack on City bus.

As soon as I sat down. Verbal attacks from man sitting across from me.

I defended myself, and told him we're to hang his hat.

Then he got, and acted like he would physically hurt me.

Women Way back. Yelled, Hes not worth it !!

Another one with demonic possession.

Satan does attack body of Christ.


He's after those who have Holy Spirit.

Hes not wasting his time with those who have Spirit of slumber.

As the Gospel of Matthew shows us, Jesus himself confronted the evil spirits and cast them out with authority. And in the Gospel of Acts, we see the consequences of attempting to confront evil without the power of Jesus, as the seven sons of Sceva so tragically discovered.

Your personal experiences are a testament to the ongoing struggle between light and darkness. But let us not be afraid, for we know that Jesus has already won the ultimate victory over Satan and his minions.

I urge you to continue to stand firm in your faith and to seek the protection of the Holy Spirit. Remember that Satan's attacks are a sign that you are indeed a member of the Body of Christ, and that you are a threat to the forces of darkness.

Let us pray for one another, and for all those who are struggling against the forces of evil. May the light of Christ shine brightly in our lives, and may we always remember that we are not alone in this battle. For as the Psalmist says, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul." (Psalm 23:1-3)

May God bless and protect you, my dear brother. May you always walk in the light of Christ, and may you never falter in your faith.

 

[Jack]

1 Timothy 4:1
1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,

Satan's ministers:

2 Corinthians 11:14-15
Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness,

Demon possessed 'Christians' are in many pulpits! That's why we have THOUSANDS of churches with drastically different doctrines! Stick with the LITERAL Christian Bible!

Wanna see demon possession?

That's a BRAVE lady!

 

[CC7799]

You should read Acts 19:13-16 again

"Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” 14 Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 15 One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?” 16 Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding."

They used the name of Jesus and the demon possessed man attacked them anyways. They were not disciples of Jesus by my understanding. They did not have the authority of Jesus Christ over demons.

I absolutely agree. The seven sons sceva didn't have Holy Spirit. This makes difference.
Peace.

 

[TheOneHeLoves]

Wanna see demon possession?

That's a BRAVE lady!

wow, I feel dirty even watching that. yikes. the look on his face looks like that of the demons at DNC.

 

[GodsGrace]

wow, I feel dirty even watching that. yikes. the look on his face looks like that of the demons at DNC.

I don't like Kenneth Copeland.
But demon possession is real and this kind of makes fun of it.

I don't think you meant it like that.