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Is there any scripture stating that a born-again believer can be indwelled with a demon?
Is there any scripture stating that a born-again believer can be indwelled with a demon?
"Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world" (1 John 4:4b).Is there any scripture stating that a born-again believer can be indwelled with a demon?
You are asking this in a sub-forum where people of all denominations reply. If you want a response from those involved in deliverance ministry, ask this in the Spiritual Gifts sub-forum.Is there any scripture stating that a born-again believer can be indwelled with a demon?
Is there any scripture stating that a born-again believer can be indwelled with a demon?
Is there any scripture stating that a born-again believer can be indwelled with a demon?
I would think a response from all denominations would be the best place to ask, actually.You are asking this in a sub-forum where people of all denominations reply. If you want a response from those involved in deliverance ministry, ask this in the Spiritual Gifts sub-forum.
But he was already stealing from the treasury, so I'm doubtful he was ever worshiping Yahweh in his heart. Before his suicide, in his despair, maybe. I always suspect that may be one of the surprises waiting for us in Heaven, because what a clear example of God's overwhelming mercy that would be!Not that I'm aware of, really. Judas is the closest we can get to 'seeing' an example of what may appear to be such a case ...
But he was already stealing from the treasury, so I'm doubtful he was ever worshiping Yahweh in his heart. Before his suicide, in his despair, maybe. I always suspect that may be one of the surprises waiting for us in Heaven, because what a clear example of God's overwhelming mercy that would be!
"Before his suicide, in his despair, maybe." You missed that little sentence I hid there.Then why did he throw away the money? Why did he commit suicide? Why did he feel any conviction?
Is there any scripture stating that a born-again believer can be indwelled with a demon?
"A man with an experience is never at the mercy of a man with an opinion." L.H. HardwickI would think a response from all denominations would be the best place to ask, actually.
If you would the truth oppose"A man with an experience is never at the mercy of a man with an opinion." L.H. Hardwick
"Before his suicide, in his despair, maybe." You missed that little sentence I hid there.
Well as I mentioned, he had already been stealing from the treasury, so his heart wasn't in the right place to begin with. I'm sure he did cave to pressure. I think the Bible shows that fairly clearly. But he was also willing to do it for money.Why would he drop what he was doing to follow Yahshua into all of the turmoil that he was walking into?
My suspicions are that he was confronted by basically "the mob" and was left with a choice of "we need you to do us a favor, for which you will be rewarded, or else."
Yahshua knew who Judas was when he hand picked him as an Apostle. Yahshua knew in the end that Judas would betray him. When Yahshua first knew that Judas would betray him, is unclear. Ultimately Judas was a catalyst for bringing Yahshua to do the Father's will.
Yahshua told Judas to go and get it done, knowing the heart of Judas. As Yahshua knew the hearts of men; it would seem most likely that Yahshua would know that Judas' following Yahshua's instruction, would end up hurting Judas' heart so badly, that Judas wouldn't be able to live with himself.
The Father will judge Judas. It's not my place. I pray that I am never tested as he was.
Yes, I agree that demonic oppression is possible, but not possession. There is a big difference.We are taught and I believe scripture proves out that born again believers can not be possessed. We can carry a demon, in fact will be attacked, demons can project into our thoughts but not possess. Possession is that we physically have a demon inside controlling us. Scripture supports that the house needs to be swept clean and receive the indwelling Holy Spirit or the demon might find the clean space and return with a flock of buddies. No, the nearest we get is oppression and that's bad enough. We can have demons attached, call it assigned to us if you will. But if handled right they will flee.
I'm from the camp that if a believer has a demon possessing him/her, they were never born again. People can look the part of a Christian externally, play the part even, do all the rituals of church service etc.... But the proof is in the heart, that must be changed.