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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: can people be possesed by deomons? acording to the bible there is evidence that Jesus casted out demons from people, also the devil can only be in one place at a time, if the devil himself has to ask permission to tempt people and people have free will, how can someone get possesed? do they chose this? do the demons ask God's permission? |
Bible Answer: Satan cannot do anything to anyone unless they have God's permission (Job 1,2). And this being the case, Satan, thinking he is accomplishing his own purposes, is actually accomplishing God’s good purposes...even as in the case of Judas’ betrayal. Now, the case of an actual Christian being demon-possessed.. it is unlikely. The Bible doesn't specifically state so, but since a Christian is indwelt by the Holy Spirit, it wouldn't seem likely that the Holy Spirit would allow a demon to possess the same person He is dwelling in. It is unthinkable to me that God would allow one of His children, whom He purchased with the blood of Christ (1 Peter 1:18-19) and made into a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17) – to be possessed and controlled by a demon. |
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