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NASB | Luke 4:33 In the synagogue there was a man possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 4:33 There was a man in the synagogue who was possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon; and he cried out with a loud and terrible voice, |
Bible Question:
Friends and fellows, Is it possible for a believer to be possessed by a demon? In Christ Jesus, charis |
Bible Answer: Satan believes in God and yet it does not change him. Satan reads scripture and yet he is still against God. In Job, Satan talks with God. It says that Satan also is an angel of light, a deceiver. Some might refer to this as a sheep in wolves clouthing. One should think that there is some mystical thing that will keep Satan from entering a church and deceiving. Paul talks of a Jezebel that deceived the congregation. Paul also talked about those in the congregation that sow strife between brothers. And all would agree that one is known by his deeds. It starts with that the desire of God's heart is to love us. We in turn are changed and overcome by this love. We no longer live to obtain what the world has to offer buy instead to demonstrate the love of God that is flowing out of us. Some will allow their flesh to lead them astray; this is not demon possession. However, there are those who enter the congregation to deceive lead astray and destory. For this it is better to love and forgive. After all the commandment of Christ is that we love one another and in so doing we will confirm to our hearts our salvation (Read I John). |