Monday, 15 June 2009

Angelology & Demonology

Index:

I. Angelology
1.1 Angels
II. Demonology
2.1 Level and affects
2.2 Mental illness
2.3 Occults
2.4 The Super Natural
2.4.1 Eleven deceptions of the Super Natural
2.5 Satan
2.6 Demons
2.6.1 Oppression
2.6.2 Suppression
2.6.3 Possession
2.7 Indoctrination
III. Casting out Demons
3.1 Steps to identify enemy’s foothold in life
3.2 The persons to be ministered for deliverance


I Angelology:

1.1 Angels:
Angels are Spiritual Beings. They are sexless but appear to be masculine. They are dependent upon the power of God and work according to His Will. (Colossians 01:16. Jude 01:09). In Jewish tradition there are 7 Archangels. Of these seven, two are mentioned in the Bible; Gabriel and Michael. They are numbered in thousands. Luke 01:19. They have different power and Order.
“Are not angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” (Hebrews 01:14).
“He makes winds his messengers, flames of fire his servants” (Psalm 104:04).
“Yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not bring slanderous against such beings in the presence of the Lord” (2 Peter 02:11).
“Praise the Lord, you His angels, you mighty ones, who do His bidding, who obey His Word” (Psalm 103:20).
“And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain" Revelation 20:01).
“But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you” (Jude 01:09)
“It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand – with angels, authorities and powers in submission to Him”(1 Peter 03:21-22)
The Angel answered, “I am Gabriel, I stand in the presence of God and I have been sent to speak to you and tell you this good news” (Luke 01:19).

II Demonology:

2.1 Level and Effects:
Psychiatrists believe that people believe from the symptoms of Harry Mitt and Malingers. These diseases are similar to being demon possessed. The common symptoms are that people are not helpful and responsible for their actions.

2.2 Mental illness:
It is difficult to define it. Bockoven says that 96 percent of all illness has a psychosomatic basis.

Two Errors in people regarding healing:
· Disbelieve in their existence
· Feel an unhealthy and excessive information about them

2.3 Occults:
Occult is derived from a Latin Word “Occultis” which means secret or hidden powers. These powers are beyond human senses and abilities It deals with the Super-natural presence of demonic forces – witchcraft, fortune telling, Satanism, spiritism, use of crystal balls and dream catchers etc. In 1960’s there was a huge explosion on occults. In 1980’s two hundred thousand copies of the “Super Natural powers” was sold. Four million people are on the mailing lists of occult books. People these days are using the media (Television, movies, radio, adverts, horoscopes in the newspapers etc) to promote occultism. Vamps, Vampires and witches have all sorts of black magic powers. They drink human blood and have their teeth sharpened for that. They believe that by sucking the blood from the body they can have the powers of the other person.

These demons force people to carnal thoughts and indulgences. They cause fear, shock, rapes to manipulate people. They further cause serious oppression by yielding to the occult. (Exodus 20:03-05) e.g. fortune telling, black/ white magic. People allow opening themselves to areas where they are touched and are opened to satanic powers.

2.4 The Super Natural:
It is existent. Ephesians 06:12. The Kingdom of God is that of the Kingdom of Light. The other rule is that of darkness and wickedness.
Jesus came to destroy the works of the evil one. Satan wants to destroy what God wants to build. On the television Satan is de-mythologized. His false picture or illusion is shown on the television to misguide people. Scary images are shown whereas Satan is not like that. He was on of the beautiful angels in Genesis. The church has to beware of such fake images as shown by the media.

2.4.1 There are 11 deceptions of the Super Natural:
1. Slight of Hand
2. Psychological Principles
3. Stooge (person who is present all the time, but cannot be seen by the naked eye)
4. Unseen devices
5. Mathematical Principles
6. Physics
7. Physical Deception
8. Mechanical Deception
9. Illusion
10. Luck and Probability
11. Combination of above all or some of them

The supernaturalism of Christians is openness and freedom from being born again. The opposite to that is closed, secret and people getting into bondage. People want to find out something exciting for their satisfaction. They get involved in them for they begin to find out answers for themselves. Being superstitious is also being a victim of occult. As Christians we cannot compromise with evil. The Bible condemns all such practises that are evil. People who are caught in depression, rebellious, psychological disturbances are all victims of a greater power that they are. It is like playing with dynamite.


2.5 Satan:
God created all Angels and gave them different ranks. Lucifer (Bright Light), who was a Worship Leader, compelled them to rebel against Father God because he was jealous of God and wanted to be like him and share His glory. He was next to God in beauty and glory and had a privileged position. He wanted to be worshiped like God. He was not satisfied with his high position. Lucifer along with numerous other angels was thrown away (banished) to the earth because of this rebellion. Some angels are further bound. Satan has gained control in certain areas of the world. His army of demons is like a military structure.

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" Ephesians 06:12 )
2 Corinthians 11:14 – He is an angel of light
1 Peter 05:08-09 - He is father of all lies.
1 Peter 05:08 – He is like a lion ready to devour
1 Thessalonians 03:05 – He is a tempter seeking to tempt the people of God.
2 Corinthians 11:03 – He is a deceiver and hinders.
2 Corinthians 04:04 and Ephesians 02:02 – Prince of Air
Revelation 12:07-09 - He is the ancient serpent, who leads the whole world astray
“For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into gloomy dungeons to be held for judgement…” (2 Peter 02:04)
“And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their own home – these has kept in darkness bound with everlasting chains for judgement on the great day” (Jude 01:06)
Since Satan rebelled and was thrown away from heaven, he therefore creates disturbances in God’s people. These fallen angels have different categories and they want to prevent anything that is in God’s Divine plan. Satan therefore hates everything that God has created and wants to de-shape it. He hates the Son of Man because Jesus will crush him under His feet and will be Victorious. (Genesis 03:14-16). But he has no kingdom and is therefore referred to as the prince of air. He is known as the father of all lies. (1 Peter 05:08-09). Our strongest weapon against him is our faith in Jesus. We will further judge him with Jesus and this is our rank and destination.
“Do you know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!” (1 Corinthians 06:03)
“When the Son of Man comes in His glory and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His throne in heavenly glory” (Mathew 25:31)
Ephesians 06:10-17 – Armour of God

Some people have the gift of distinguishing among spirits. They can seek evil objects inside houses and can discern oppressive and suppressive spirits inside people.
Acts 13:06-12 – Paul condemns a false prophet and a Jewish sorcerer, named Bar-Jesus
Ezekiel 28:12-19 – Prophecy against the King of Tyre
Deuteronomy 18:09-14 – detestable practices
“The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immortality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, fractions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like” (Galatians 05:19-21)
“A number (of people) who had practised sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly” (Acts 19:19)

2.6 Demons:
These are the fallen angels banished and cast down to earth because of their rebellion with Satan (Isaiah 14:12-15). They express themselves through people in depravity.
Acts 19:15-16 – demonic power, can speak and have power.
Mark 05:06-13 – legion.
Luke 08:26-33 - Evil Spirits need to inhabit living things as in.

Three types of Spirits:
2.6.1 Oppression: They oppress people and stop/hinder physical and verbal expression. Depression is an example creating the state of inertia.

2.6.2 Suppression: Stubbornness inside people hindering them to lift their arms in worship. They are prevented to speak and sharing things.

2.6.3 Possession: These spirits manifest in an expression of secret activities, desires and impelling people, deprivation, demons possess the mind – 2 Corinthians 11:03. They continue the attacks by disturbing the thoughts and mind. 2 Corinthians 10:03-05. They enemy makes the person completely fed up. He attacks the physical body (dumb, deaf and blind spirits).
· Demons stir people up
· Genetic hand on / familiar spirits
· Inhabit people.

2.7 Indoctrination:

These are secretive mental pressures applied to people. They can isolate the person by flattering them. They keep him isolated and do not allow him to talk to fellow members. It is therefore isolation in an isolated place. It is like being captures. Mooney’s used sex as a secretive weapon to isolate people.

III Casting Out Demons:

John 01:01 - Jesus was in the beginning.
John 20:38 – Do not take the Name of the Lord in vain.
Philippians 02:06 – He was God and Man at the same time.
Hebrews 01:08 – Jesus has an Ever lasting throne.
John 12:40-41 – quotation from Isaiah – The glory of Jesus.
The Ministry of Jesus was to bring freedom for the captives.
He replied, “Go tell that fox (Herod), “I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal” (Luke 13:32)
The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching – and with authority! He even gives orders to evil spirits and they obey Him” (Mark 01:27)
He said to them, “Go into the entire world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well” (Mark 16:15-17)
· Ephesians 06:12 – struggle against flesh and blood. Demons are Spirits without bodies.
· Jude 06 - They originally had fellowship with God.
· Mark 05:09 – They are numerous. Legions.
· Mathew 12:24 – They are organised.
· Mathew 08:29 – They recognise God.
· Revelations 16:14 – They are Supernatural.
· Revelations 09:03 – Having power like scorpions.
· Mathew 12: 43-45 – Demons looks for a place to reside (dwell).
· Mathew 09:32-33 – Demon possessed man who could not talk; was mute.
· Mark 09:17-29 – They can possess/ control humans. This can cause mental disorders.
· Mark 05:02-03 and 01:24, James 02:19 – They recognise and believe in oneness of God.
· Luke 11:14-28 – Jesus and Beelzebub.
· Luke 09:01 – authority given to disciples to cast demons.
· Acts 05:16 – they torment men.
· Acts 19:11 – Jesus gave the authority to Apostles. No one else can cast out demons without the Name of Jesus.
· Jeremiah 17:09 – Deceitful heart.
· Revelations 02:23 – Jesus searching the Hearts of Churches.

3.1 Steps to identify enemy’s foothold in life:
1. Check your relationship with God. Confess and sort out things so that the enemy does not have a TOPOS – Geographical Area (Foothold). Satan can move his forces to that area and lead the attack in our lives.
2. Prayer and Fasting should be a life style
3. Use the authority of Jesus. Mark 16:17

3.2 The persons to be ministered for deliverance:
1. Are they Christians?
2. Do they need repentance?
3. Are they willing to repent and delivered?
4. Keep the time simple, quiet and ordered. Do not allow the Spirit to manipulate. They have got to respect the name of Jesus. Some kind of manifestation will happen.
5. After their deliverance, prayer, praise and thanks giving, continued Bible Study, fellowship and follow-up. They need a place in a house group to be cared, fed and mentored.

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