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Though demons did enter and control people during biblical times, is it possible that it still happens today? The answer is yes. Demon possession and control did not end with the New Testament. The symptoms of demon-possession today would be the same as in the New Testament era.
Nearly half the population believes in possession, with some evidence that purported cases are on the rise. A differential diagnosis of possession reveals several possibilities beyond "real"...
Evil spirits, or demons, can actually possess people, dwelling within them and controlling them (see Mark 5:1-20, for example). The four Gospels and the Book of Acts record several instances of demon possession and of good angels appearing to and aiding believers.
Many of us have heard about demonic possession, but very few of us know what it really is and what to watch out for. Here is what you need to know about diabolic attacks, and when the line is crossed from temptation to possession.
While Gallagher says demonic possession is very rare today, it appeared to be a more common occurrence in the Bible. In the Christian tradition, Jesus’ fame grew as a result of His exorcisms.
When we come to certain parts of the Bible, it seems that the casting out of demons is commonplace. Should Christians expect to have the power to drive demons away? Today, Sinclair Ferguson appeals to Scripture and church history to provide an answer.
What demons could do in Bible times, they can still do today. Just because we cannot see their activities, does not mean that they aren’t there and functioning. Let me give a simple example from...
Yes, from a biblical point of view, demonic possession is a real phenomenon. The Bible features many references to demonic possession. In the New Testament, Jesus and his disciples cast out many...
It’s impossible to read the New Testament and not see Jesus and the early church facing demonic possession. Summary statements of Jesus’s ministry, such as Matthew 4:24 and Acts 10:38, show us that Jesus not only encountered demon-possessed people but also healed them.
A person who is under the control of a demon cannot control themselves. The evil spirit is able to speak through their lips or can make them mute as it so desires. Scripture gives examples of demon-possessed people who were mute.