I. Review of demonic spirit
A. Distinguish between “devil” (singular), and “demons” (plural)
B. “demon” is equivalent to “evil spirit” or “unclean spirit”
C. “Possession” is a misleading word. Three phrases used interchangeably: to have a demon
(evil spirit); to be in (i.e. under the influence of) a demon; to be demonized.
D. Personal testimony of deliverance from a “spirit of depression.”
II. demon activity
A. Six main forms
1. Entice
2. Enslave
3. Torment
4. Drive or compel
5. Defile
6. Harass
B. Prov. 16:32; 25:28—The “city within”: Main areas and occupants:
1. Emotions, attitudes, relationships: e.g., fear, resentment, hatred, rebellion
2. Thoughts, the realm of the mind: e.g., doubt, unbelief, indecision, procrastination,
compromise
3. The tongue: e.g., lying, unclean talk, gossip, blasphemy
4. Sex: e.g., perversion, homosexuality, masturbation. (Note: Sex is basically good, not
evil. It is not a sin to be tempted.)
5. Addictions: e.g., gluttony, alcohol. (Note: these are branches growing from a “trunk”
of frustration.)
6. Physical infirmities: e.g., allergies, tumors, fits, cramps, heart attacks, arthritis, etc.
(Note: “Heresies” to be dealt with below.)
III. Deliverance/Freedom
A. Six steps to deliverance/freedom
1. Humble yourself
2. Be completely honest
3. Confess your sins
4. Repent, and renounce all evil
5. Forgive others
6. Call on the name of the Lord
Practical instructions on how to receive deliverance
Two Main Forms Of satan’s bondage
Domination of one person by another
1. witchcraft: the attempt to control another person by the use of any other spirit other
than the Holy Spirit.
2. Examples of bondage to persons.
Heresies: These are departures from the Christian faith
1. 1 Tim 4:1–2—At this time “seducing spirits” will draw away believers into error.
Example of “food fads” (compare Acts 15:28–29).
2. 2 Peter 2:1—False teachers by underhand means will introduce “damnable heresies.”
How to recognize such heresies.
3. 1 John 2:18–22; 4:1–3— an Increased activity of “antichrists” and “spirit of antichrist.”
How to recognize this spirit.
False religions
1. John 10:9; 14:6—Access to God the Father only through Christ crucified.
2. Eph. 2:18—only one Spirit (i.e. the Holy Spirit) gives access to the realm of God’s
presence.
3. Ex. 20:3–5—To seek spiritual help from other sources is to “have other gods” and
brings judgment on succeeding generations (compare Ex. 22:18–20).
4. Deut. 18:9–14—forbidden spiritual contacts (compare Is. 47:12–13).
Explanation
Words used in KJV :
1. divination = Fortune telling, clairvoyance
2. observer of times, Monthly prognosticator = horoscopes
3. astrologer, stargazer = astrology
4. Having a familiar spirit = A medium
5. necromancy = consulting the dead
6. charmer = One who uses charms
7. enchanter = One who uses incantations (music, etc.)
8. wizard is male; witch is female
Branches of the occult:
1. divination operates by revelation, prediction, E.S.P., etc.
2. witchcraft operates by spells, curses, hypnosis
3. sorcery operates by charms, music, dancing, drugs
4. For New Testament examples see Acts 8:9–11; 13:6–12; Gal. 3:1; 4:9–11; 2 Tim.
3:13; Rev. 9:20–21; 18:23
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