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Names of Demons In the Bible “Flesh”, “devil”, “world” and “enemy” are some of the terms used to refer to demons. However, the Bible has few names of demons that are addressed and some Jesus even spoke to. Demons are plural; they come in levels with different purposes.
According to the Bible, demons are involved in multiple activities. They are organized under Satan in hierarchical levels known as rulers, authorities, powers, and spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:10-12). Demons have the ability to “demonize” people.
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give. These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues;
The Bible makes a very real distinction between a single devil and many demons. Whenever we read of ‘devils’ in the Bible, we are reading about demons. It appears most likely that demons are fallen angels who rebelled against God in heaven and were cast out of the presence of God.
You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!
What does the Bible say about demons? Demons are fallen angels, as Revelation 12:9 indicates: “The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.”
Angels and demons (and the spirit world in general) are fascinating. But sometimes it’s hard to separate what the Bible says from traditions and lore that we’ve picked up along the way. There’s a lot of weird stuff we hear about angels that doesn’t show up anywhere in the Bible.
The Bible tells us that demons are fallen angels who joined Satan in his rebellion against God and who were defeated and cast out of heaven along with Satan (Revelation 12:7-9). Demons continue to serve the devil in his attempt to lead the world away from God and into sin.
A demon is a fallen angel, that is, a spiritual entity created by God, that is part of an army of fallen angels under the rebellious leadership of a single dictatorial figure that the Bible calls Satan.
Christian demonology is the study of demons from a Christian point of view. It is primarily based on the Bible (Old and New Testaments), the interpretation of these scriptures, the writings of early Christianity philosophers, hermits, and the associated traditions and legends incorporated from other beliefs.