Defenders Podcast Defenders: Doctrine of Creation (Part 23): The Nature of Demons
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Sep 11, 2024 Dive into the intelligent and malevolent world of demons, distinct from angels. Discover the complex hierarchy of supernatural beings and the restraint shown by angels in spiritual warfare. Learn about Jesus’ authority over demons and the critical nature of true belief. Explore the moral alignment between angels and demons, and the eternal consequences of their existence. Conclude with insights on ethical conduct against demonic influences and the vital need for divine guidance and protection.
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Demons: Intelligent and Spiritual
- Demons possess intelligence and are spiritual beings, capable of divination and deception.
- Scriptural evidence from Acts, Corinthians, and Revelation supports this.
Malevolent Nature of Demons
- Demons are malevolent spirits that seek to destroy God's work.
- Jesus refers to them as evil and unclean spirits in Matthew 12.
Demonic Hierarchy
- Demons, like angels, have a hierarchical structure of authority.
- Ephesians 6:12 describes "principalities, powers, world rulers of this present darkness."