The Personality of Demons
They Speak – Mark 1:34
They Have a Purpose—Engaging in Their Work – Mark 1:24
They Exhibit Sensibilities – Matthew 8:31
They Tremble – James 2:19
They Know They Will Be Judged for Their Sins – Mark 5:7
Their Character Reveals That They Are Fallen Angels
Unclean Spirits – Matthew 10:1; Zechariah 13:2
Evil Spirits – Luke 8:2
Seducing Spirits – 1 Timothy 4:1
Some Are More Malignant Than Others – Luke 11:26
Some Are Stronger Than Others – Mark 9:29
The Abilities and Activities of Demons
They Exist in Sufficient Numbers to War Against Michael and His Angels – Revelation 12:7
They Fight Against Elect Angels – Daniel 10:13, 20
They Can Indwell
Unbelievers
Legion (3,000–6,000) – Luke 8:30
Seven Spirits – Luke 8:2
Animals – Luke 8:33
They Cannot Indwell or Even Touch a Christian – 1 John 5:18
They Promote False Religion
Sacrifices to Demons – 1 Corinthians 10:20-21
Worship of Demons Through Idols – Revelation 9:20
Teachings of Demons – 1 Timothy 4:1
Lying Prophets – 1 John 4:1-3
False Prophets – Revelation 16:13; 1 Kings 22:22
They Possess Their Own Demonic Wisdom – James 3:13-16
They Seduce Humans to Go Astray – 1 Timothy 4:1-3
They Are Not Outside of God’s Authority
Used Against Saul – 1 Samuel 16:14
In Ahab’s Death – 1 Kings 22:22-23
A Thorn in Paul’s Flesh – 2 Corinthians 12:7
They Can Communicate with Men – Acts 19:15
They Can Cause Mental Disorders in Unbelievers – Luke 8:26-36
They Can Cause Physical Illness in Unbelievers
Muteness – Matthew 9:32
Epilepsy – Matthew 17:14-18
Blindness – Matthew 12:22
Painful Boils (Satan's Affliction on Job) – Job 2:7-8
They Use the Same Tactics as Satan Against Believers – Ephesians 6:11-12
A Mental Wrestling – 1 Peter 1:13
Using Satan’s Devices – Ephesians 6:11
They Influence Human Governments – Ephesians 6:12; Daniel 10:13, 20
