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Can Christians Be Demonized? Exploring Charismatic Teachings Of Demon Possession & Demon Oppression

Aug 31, 2023
Explore the charismatic teachings on demon possession and oppression among Christians. Delve into the impact of Chuck Smith and his views on spiritual gifts. Discuss the lack of conversation on demonization in the Baptist Church. Discover the concept of 'magic blindness' in the West. Delve into the belief that Christians can fellowship with demons and the historical perspective. Learn about the influential writings of Tertullian and Hippolytus in early Christianity. Discover the practices and beliefs of the early church on demonization. Explore the process of building a theological framework using scripture, church history, and personal experience.
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Quick takeaways

  • Believers can be demonized, as recognized by early church fathers and their accounts of possession and oppression.
  • Different interpretations of demonization exist among denominations, emphasizing behaviors, spiritual warfare, deliverance, or mental health.

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Early Church Fathers acknowledge demonization of believers

The Early Church Fathers, such as Astaireus or Sebonus and Tertullian, recognized that believers could be demonized. They recount instances where believers became possessed after engaging in certain behaviors. For example, Tertullian describes a case where a believer was attacked by a demon after visiting a theater. These quotes affirm the belief that believers can be oppressed and even possessed by evil spirits.

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