I had a psychotic religious experience as well as the normal symptoms of bipolar and I want to know whether this is demon possession or not. What is the difference?
Yours in Christ
Zonto
Yours in Christ
Zonto
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If you've given your life to Christ Zonto there is no way that it was a demonic possession. The Holy Spirit wouldn't allow it. There is a verse in the bible that says this but I don't have my bible with me so I can't find it for you. But I would safely say that you should go to your doc and request more meds.I had a psychotic religious experience as well as the normal symptoms of bipolar and I want to know whether this is demon possession or not. What is the difference?
Yours in Christ
Zonto
I have already been to my docter and changed meds. I was just curious about the difference between the two. Being bipolar and going through extremes feels awful and very scary and its easy to feel condemned. I thank God because his hand has been strong in my life and I am trusting in Him.If you've given your life to Christ Zonto there is no way that it was a demonic possession. The Holy Spirit wouldn't allow it. There is a verse in the bible that says this but I don't have my bible with me so I can't find it for you. But I would safely say that you should go to your doc and request more meds.
Connie
I have never thought my bipolar was demonic possession. I am not sure of the verse that you speak of washclan but would love to know if you can look it up.
Zonto what was it about your psychotic eposide that makes you think it could be demonic? What were the symptoms. Just curious and thought if you explained a little more we may be able to say a little more about your experience.
I had a psychotic religious experience as well as the normal symptoms of bipolar and I want to know whether this is demon possession or not. What is the difference?
Yours in Christ
Zonto
Frysauce:ok, im sick and tired of people being so blind, you can be saved and still be possessed. however, if you are saved you cannot become possesed, or demonized as some would say. if you are possessed before you come to the lord that doesnt mean the demon(s) leave. the more you read the bible and pray the harder it becomes for the demon to stay, rebuke it. go get help your pastor can help. but my point is, people, unless you know for sure, and you have completly analized the word and talked to god (pray) about it, dont give advice. the more important point is EVEN IF YOU ARE SAVED YOU CAN BE POSSESSED!!!!!!!!!
Amen I agree!God Bless You,
This reminds me when I had my very first episode and was misdiagnosed with schizophrenia. I was saved and had a prayer cell in my home. I had a terrible manic experience, however, I could not tell the difference at the time between reality and fantasy.
In this vulnerable state I was confused and lead to believe by some that I was possessed. This made me depressed and confused. I asked the Father to show me the truth and the Holy Spirit who is the comforter showed me the way. Praise the Lord that God showed up, because there are so many confused Christians out there preaching and misleading the body of Christ.
You cannot be possessed with demons if you are truly saved. If you have truly given your life to Christ and repented of your sins and invited the Lord to dwell inside of you then there is no way the enemy can possess you. You are stamped and sealed and your name is written in the book of life.
Can you be a Christian who has many other strongholds such as oppression, rejection, depression, anger, bitterness, jealousy, etc. yes. But that is why we must repent of our sins every day and ask the Lord to help us with our walk. God is a God of love and forgiveness. He is not a liar. The enemy is a liar. He cannot dwell where there is light. I agree with the article that was posted here.
Sometimes we must continue to change our medications until the right one balances us out. It took 15 different kinds of medications before I was stable.