Secular TV has an obsession with the idea of going hunting for demons. You may recall that the original Buffy the Vampire slayer moved from vampire hunting to an obsession with demons. Recently, Netflix has been pushing a film with associated sound track called “K Pop Demon hunters.” At times, it can seem that Christian… Continue reading Demon hunters and discernment
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Demons, deliverance and complex pastoral care
I’ve recently been thinking about robust pastoral care systems. I’ve also been talking a bit about deliverance ministry. Putting the two together, here is a first stab at a pastoral care policy/giudance notes for pastoral care in deliverance contexts. Context -why this is important Background We believe in the reality of the Devil and demons… Continue reading Demons, deliverance and complex pastoral care
So what about the Christian who seems to be demonised?
When it comes to the creation v evolution debate, I remember someone once giving some helpful advice. They suggested it was always worth double checking two things, first that we have read the Biblical data correctly and secondly that we have read the empirical data correctly. We should do so humbly, recognizing our own fallibility.… Continue reading So what about the Christian who seems to be demonised?
What about generational curses -can you inherit a demon?
In his forward to Deliverance by John Thompson, JohnMark Comer writes: “For over thirty years my wife lived with chronic illness. We saw every type of doctor we could imagine…Then we discovered a generational curse. Four generations ago, a shaman In Mexico City had been hired to curse the firstborn daughters of her family line.”[1]… Continue reading What about generational curses -can you inherit a demon?
Do Christians need deliverance from demons?
You may recall from previous articles that my answer to this is “no.” I though tit might be helpful to flesh out why, by engaging with some arguments that Jon Thompson makes in his book “Deliverance.” Thompson’s argument can be summarized as follows. Now, I agree with Thompson that “demonized” is a more literal interpretation… Continue reading Do Christians need deliverance from demons?
Spiritual warfare: The devil, demons and proxies
Iran has exercised a significant threat and influence around the world, far beyond its actual political, economic and military might. The country is a significant military power in its own right. However, much of its influence is indirect through proxies, Hezbollah, Hamas and The Houtis. Similarly, Al Qaeda primarily relied on influencing people to carry… Continue reading Spiritual warfare: The devil, demons and proxies
The true and better story (Luke 11:14-54)
Here’s my outline for a sermon this Sunday. Look out for some articles with additional comment. You can listen to the full talk here introduction Two stories When the stories get muddled …. Which story are we living by? What did Jesus’ opponents think he was doing? (v15) What does Jesus say is happening? (v22)… Continue reading The true and better story (Luke 11:14-54)
Defeating the strongman: When Jesus confronts the Devil’s kingdom
This Sunday we are tackling Luke 11 in church. We cannot cover all the spin off issues in detail. So, here’s a few videos picking up on what we can know about the Devil and demons.
God’s Kingdom draws near
Faithroots Podcast on Luke 4
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?
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