Faithroots Podcast on Luke 4
Tag: Demons
What about those curses?
I wanted to write say a little bit more about the fear of curses. Previously I argued that Spiritual Warfare is not about a kind of superstitious approach relying on symbols and actions to ward off evil. What I mean by this is twofold. First, I don’t need to worry too much if there is… Continue reading What about those curses?
Spiritual Warfare in Ephesians
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Spiritual Warfare”? You perhaps think first of all about demon possession and exorcism, perhaps too about witchcraft and sorcery. Perhaps you will have in mind some famous secular films like the Exorcist or popular level Christian literature. Well you would not be wrong to think about… Continue reading Spiritual Warfare in Ephesians
AI and demons
In his article about AI, Tim Suffield argues that one lens we need to consider when engaging with AI, indeed with anything is the spiritual lens. He points out that something can be more than one thing at the same time, that we shouldn’t therefore over divide between spiritual and physical. I’m with him so… Continue reading AI and demons
Can we describe Hamas’ atrocities as demonic or is that dehumanising?
My friend, Jon Bergdahl often uses social media to campaign against antisemitism. This week, he made these comments about the Hamas’ attacks in Israel and how they are being reported on and responded to. This drew the following response. Is Dean right? Was Jon’s language dehumanising? It is also worth noting in this context, especially… Continue reading Can we describe Hamas’ atrocities as demonic or is that dehumanising?
The man who went up a hill and came down a mountain to chaos
Which scene in the Bible do you think the heading is referring to? In Mark 9, Jesus goes up a hill/mountain with a few of his disciples. There at the summit, there is a revelation of God’s glory, an encounter with The Law (Moses) and The Prophets (Elijah) and God speaks. When they come down… Continue reading The man who went up a hill and came down a mountain to chaos
In his name (Mark 9:38-41)
The disciples see someone who has been out and about working miracles, specifically they are casting out demons and it seems with good results. It seems that this guy had at some point heard about Jesus, maybe witnessed him in action and maybe he had even encountered Christ’s healing power himself. Whatever had happened, it… Continue reading In his name (Mark 9:38-41)
I believe, help my unbelief (Mark 9:14-29)
As Jesus and the small group of disciples are coming down from the mountain after the transfiguration, they meet quite the scene. A man has brought his son to Jesus who is oppressed by a demon that frequently throws him into convulsions. Fascinatingly, I’ve always pictured the son as a young lad but the man’s… Continue reading I believe, help my unbelief (Mark 9:14-29)
Foretastes of glory (Mark 9:2-50)
Jesus has promised that at least some of the disciples will see the glory and power of his coming kingdom. This, in context, is pointing to his death and resurrection. However, as that day approaches there seem to be further opportunities for them to see even clearer glimpses of what that will look like. First… Continue reading Foretastes of glory (Mark 9:2-50)
Demons and Pigs (Mark 5:1-20)
Why does Jesus permit a legion of demons to leave a human being and possess pigs? Jesus and the disciples have crossed Galilee and on the other side, they find a man who is possessed by many demons so that he’s been given the nickname Legion. The demons bring with them superhuman strength so that… Continue reading Demons and Pigs (Mark 5:1-20)
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