The Faith of Demons

The Faith of Demons
Author: Rick Muchewicz
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2014-06-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781500290344

Do you have the faith of demons? The Faith of Demons was written to combat counterfeit gospels, false conversions, nominal Christianity, and easy-believism within the evangelical church. It was written for church members, pastors, leaders, teachers, students, the curious, the casual, and the lost. We live in a day when anything and everything goes. So many are confused when it comes to the truth, God's redeeming truth. People cling to not only a false notion of God, but also his salvation. People are dying and going to hell because they are trusting in something other than Christ alone for salvation. These people, however, are religious and go to church. What they believe does not save them. Sadly, they have what the very demons possess-a faith, a belief that falls regrettably short of salvation. What they have is knowledge void of a life-changing, soul-saving, God-glorifying, conversion. Everyone has faith in something; faith is what one believes in. Therefore, demons and even atheists have faith. The Faith of Demons begins by examining the knowledge and experiences of Satan and demons in an effort to reveal the truth that saving faith must differ from what is common to the demonic realm. These fallen angels know a great deal about Scripture, God, Christ, and salvation. Yet, they are and forever will be lost and doomed. True saving faith cannot merely be based on knowledge and facts. Certainly, these are important, but salvation must include repentance and a trusting in Christ Jesus for deliverance from the penalty of sin. After this groundwork is laid, the focus is changed to professing believers. Our attention is turned to self-examination and sin. The idea being that if demons have this knowledge, we must look at what we call salvation and make sure that it isn't the faith of demons. Chapters cover sin and false gospels that give rise to false conversions and assurance. Examples from the Old and New Testaments are highlighted to show that religious people throughout the Bible fell short of salvation. After learning about and confronting falsehoods and counterfeits, the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ is presented. Faith, repentance, Christ, assurance, and the plan of redemption are discussed. Examples from Scripture are presented to show positive attributes that need to be emulated. In the end, it is the grace of God that we need and that changes everything. The Faith of Demons is 430 pages, fully indexed, and incorporates over two hundred quotes from the Puritans, Reformed theologians, and modern pastors and scholars. More importantly, over twenty-five hundred references are made to the Bible. The Faith of Demons is a biblical examination of true versus false faith and conversion and counterfeit gospels. The Faith of Demons, in the end, is about salvation (repenting and trusting in the perfect substitute-Jesus Christ, who took on flesh and bore the wrath of God to redeem and ransom sinners). Table of Contents: Section 1: The Knowledge and Experience of Demons Chapter 1 What Do Demons Know? 2 Is Satan a Calvinist? 3 Experience of Demons and the Condemned in Hell Section 2: The Need and Duty of Self-Examination Chapter 4 The Need For Self-Examination 5 Sinfulness of Sin 6 Evil of Evils/Plague of Plagues 7 False Conversion and Assurance 8 Difficulty of Salvation Section 3: The Gospel According to Satan Chapter 9 Confusion, Substitutes, and Marketing 10 Good Intentions and Religion Section 4: Biblical Examples of Religious People Falling Short Chapter 11 Old Testament Examples 12 New Testament Examples Section 5: The Glorious Gospel Chapter 13 What Is the Gospel? 14 Saving Faith and Repentance 15 Wherein Lies the Difference Between Demons and True Believers?

James MacArthur New Testament Commentary

James MacArthur New Testament Commentary
Author: John MacArthur
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 318
Release: 1998-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1575676354

Are there different degrees of faith? Does faith always prove itself only through action? James provides powerful, practical answers to timeless questions of the Christian faith, including teaching on how to gain wisdom, prevent hypocrisy, and control the tongue.

Demons

Demons
Author: Michael S. Heiser
Publisher: Lexham Press
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2020-04-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1683592905

The truth about demons is far stranger—and even more fascinating—than what's commonly believed. Are demons real? Are they red creatures with goatees holding pitchforks and sitting on people's shoulders while whispering bad things? Did a third of the angels really rebel with Satan? Are demons and "principalities and powers" just terms for the same entities, or are they different members of the kingdom of darkness? Is the world a chaotic mess because of what happened in Eden, or is there more to the story of evil? What people believed about evil spiritual forces in ancient biblical times is often very different than what people have been led to believe about them today. And this ancient worldview is missing from most attempts to treat the topic. In Demons, Michael Heiser debunks popular presuppositions about the very real powers of darkness. Rather than traditions, stories, speculations, or myths, Demons is grounded in what ancient people of both the Old and New Testament eras believed about evil spiritual forces and in what the Bible actually says. You'll come away with a sound, biblical understanding of demons, supernatural rebellion, evil spirits, and spiritual warfare.

God and His Demons

God and His Demons
Author: Michael Parenti
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2010-06-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1616143053

A noted author and activist brings his critical acumen and rhetorical skills to bear in this polemic against the dark side of religion. Unlike some popular works by stridently outspoken atheists, this is not a blanket condemnation of all believers. Rather the author's focus is the heartless exploitation of faithful followers by those in power, as well as sectarian intolerance, the violence against heretics and nonbelievers, and the reactionary political and economic collusion that has often prevailed between the upper echelons of church and state. Parenti notes the deleterious effects of past theocracies and the threat to our freedoms posed by present-day fundamentalists and theocratic reactionaries. He discusses how socially conscious and egalitarian minded liberal religionists have often been isolated and marginalized by their more conservative (and better financed) coreligionists. Finally, he documents the growing strength of secular freethinkers who are doing battle against the intolerant theocratic usurpers in public life. Historically anchored yet sharply focused on the contemporary scene, this eloquent indictment of religion’s dangers will be welcomed by committed secular laypersons and progressive religionists alike.

Even the Demons Believe

Even the Demons Believe
Author: Timothy Williams
Publisher: Winepress Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Christian life
ISBN: 9781579213558

Every church has its own method for getting into heaven, so how can a person know the way to true salvation? If someone is a Christian, how does he know if he walks on the correct path? What does Jesus' salvation call look like? This book examines how Jesus made Christians while contrasting it with today's salvation calls. This book is a great tool for introducing non-believers to Christ, as well as giving Christians a fresh look at their salvation.

Demons and Spirits in Biblical Theology

Demons and Spirits in Biblical Theology
Author: John H. Walton
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2019-05-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725249510

Some people believe that a battle of cosmic proportions is raging as Satan and his demons seek to destroy Christians and undermine God's plans. Others believe that all talk of demons in the Bible and theology only reflects pre-modern superstitions that should be re-interpreted in philosophical and psychological terms. Despite their contrasts, both believe that the Bible directly or indirectly intends to teach readers about reality. Another path is possible. What if references to demons in the Bible are similar to references about the shape and structure of the cosmos representing the beliefs familiar to the ancient audience but used only as a framework for teaching about the plans and purposes of God? This approach is here worked out through detailed examination of hermeneutical method, the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman contexts, each of the biblical terms and passages, and the essentials of biblical and systematic theology. Unlike many scholarly treatments of demons, readers will not find an assessment of the metaphysical realities. Instead they will be introduced to a hermeneutical, exegetical, and theological feast regarding what the Bible, understood in its ancient context, teaches.

Demons the Answer Book

Demons the Answer Book
Author: Lester Sumrall
Publisher: Whitaker House
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2003-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1603748008

From the Scriptures, Lester Sumrall shows that we can wage war on the devil and that we can win through the power given to us by Jesus Christ! In this book, you will learn how to: Obtain overcoming faith Use the weapon of prayer Access the Holy Spirit’s power against Satan Be set free of demonic oppression Have complete freedom from disease Sumrall’s encouragement for the church today is that the children of God have already won. Christ is on our side, and we have might weapons to use in the battle. With this knowledge, you will find that you are more than a conqueror.

Angels and Demons

Angels and Demons
Author: Serge-Thomas Bonino
Publisher: CUA Press
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2016
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0813227992

Angels occupy a significant space in contemporary popular spirituality. Yet, today more than ever, the belief in the existence of intermediary spirits between the human and divine realms needs to be evangelized and Christianized. Angels and Demons offers a detailed synthesis of the givens of the Christian tradition concerning the angels and demons, as systematized in its essential principles by St. Thomas Aquinas. Certainly, the doctrine of angels and demons is not at the heart of Christian faith, but its place is far from negligible. On the one hand, as part of faith seeking understanding, angelology has been and can continue to be a source of enrichment for philosophy. Thus, reflection on the ontological constitution of the angel, on the modes of angelic knowledge, and on the nature of the sin of Satan can engage and shed light on the most fundamental areas of metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. On the other hand, angelology, insofar as it is inseparable from the ensemble of the Christian mystery (from the doctrine of creation to the Christian understanding of the spiritual life), can be envisioned from an original and fruitful perspective.

Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Baker Reference Library)

Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Baker Reference Library)
Author: Walter A. Elwell
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 1312
Release: 2001-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441200304

Fifteen years after its original publication comes a thoroughly revised edition of the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. Every article from the original edition has been revisited. With some articles being removed, others revised, and many new articles added, the result is a completely new dictionary covering systematic, historical, and philosophical theology as well as theological ethics.

Playing with Fire

Playing with Fire
Author: Billy Hallowell
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0785234519

“Provocative, insightful, and enlightening—a foray into an often-neglected topic that merits more attention than it typically receives.” --Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author of The Case for Christ What is Our Fascination with the Other Side? Join investigative reporter Billy Hallowell as he delves into the strange phenomena of supernatural activity. Themes of demonic possession, exorcism, and ghosts have overtaken Hollywood, with countless films and TV shows delving into the age-old struggle against evil. But the question is why? Even with so much focus on the topic, there seems to be very little public knowledge and discussion about the theology and real-life claims surrounding demons. Quite often, many people remain silent about their experiences or resort to quietly whispering about what they’ve seen, heard, or felt for fear of being labeled as crazy. The truth is, even pastors, priests, and clergy who have observed firsthand accounts of possession and deliverance can succumb to the strange and terrifying effects of intense spiritual warfare. For people of faith, Playing with Fire addresses these core questions: Are demons active today? If they do indeed exist, what are they? Fallen angels? Nephilim? Can demons inhabit human beings? According to the Bible, can people die and remain behind as “ghosts”? Playing with Fire explores the theological underpinnings surrounding the supernatural. Relying on firsthand accounts, newspaper reports, and Christian experts, Hallowell takes readers through the various views and perspectives surrounding supernatural activity.