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Evening School of the Bible

Demonology Lesson 2

The Personality of Demons

  • They SpeakMark 1:34

  • They Have a Purpose—Engaging in Their WorkMark 1:24

  • They Exhibit SensibilitiesMatthew 8:31

  • They TrembleJames 2:19

  • They Know They Will Be Judged for Their SinsMark 5:7

Their Character Reveals That They Are Fallen Angels

  • Unclean SpiritsMatthew 10:1; Zechariah 13:2

  • Evil SpiritsLuke 8:2

  • Seducing Spirits1 Timothy 4:1

  • Some Are More Malignant Than OthersLuke 11:26

  • Some Are Stronger Than OthersMark 9:29

The Abilities and Activities of Demons

  • They Exist in Sufficient Numbers to War Against Michael and His AngelsRevelation 12:7

  • They Fight Against Elect AngelsDaniel 10:13, 20

They Can Indwell

  • Unbelievers

    • Legion (3,000–6,000)Luke 8:30

    • Seven SpiritsLuke 8:2

  • AnimalsLuke 8:33

  • They Cannot Indwell or Even Touch a Christian1 John 5:18

They Promote False Religion

  • Sacrifices to Demons1 Corinthians 10:20-21

  • Worship of Demons Through IdolsRevelation 9:20

  • Teachings of Demons1 Timothy 4:1

  • Lying Prophets1 John 4:1-3

  • False ProphetsRevelation 16:13; 1 Kings 22:22

  • They Possess Their Own Demonic WisdomJames 3:13-16

  • They Seduce Humans to Go Astray1 Timothy 4:1-3

They Are Not Outside of God’s Authority

  • Used Against Saul1 Samuel 16:14

  • In Ahab’s Death1 Kings 22:22-23

  • A Thorn in Paul’s Flesh2 Corinthians 12:7

They Can Communicate with MenActs 19:15

They Can Cause Mental Disorders in UnbelieversLuke 8:26-36

They Can Cause Physical Illness in Unbelievers

  • MutenessMatthew 9:32

  • EpilepsyMatthew 17:14-18

  • BlindnessMatthew 12:22

  • Painful Boils (Satan's Affliction on Job)Job 2:7-8

They Use the Same Tactics as Satan Against BelieversEphesians 6:11-12

  • A Mental Wrestling1 Peter 1:13

  • Using Satan’s DevicesEphesians 6:11

They Influence Human GovernmentsEphesians 6:12; Daniel 10:13, 20

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